Funeral Director Apprentice
Service Corporation International, Brookline, Massachusetts, us, 02445
* Learns to arrange and conduct funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized and caring manner consistent with company policies and procedures* Learns to negotiate and create acceptable funeral contracts* Handles contracts, legal documents, and collection of monies or insurance in accordance with company policies.* Ensures client families are informed of special recognition/services available for veterans and ensures the delivery of selected recognition/services.* Confirms authorization to proceed with the service arrangements* Verifies identification of the deceased and authorization for embalming* Learns how to arrange for the interment or cremation of human remains* Adheres to all company and regulatory requirements* Cares for the deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks which may include:
+ Removals and transfers
+ Lifting of deceased human remains
+ Dressing and casketing
+ Coordinating and assisting with funeral service and visitation
+ Delivery of flowers, caskets, urn, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families
+ Setting of chairs and the removal, proper care and storage of these items
+ Removals and transfers* Assists with funeral services by:
+ Coordinating the parking of cars
+ Ushering
+ Driving funeral vehicles
+ Assisting at chapel and church services
+ Assisting at the cemetery
+ Delivering flowers, caskets, urn, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families
+ Setting up chairs and the removing, properly caring for and storing of these items
+ Participating at special functions* Provides aftercare in absence of Family Service Counselor. Aftercare includes delivery of:
+ Documentation
+ Stationery
+ Information on insurance, health benefits and pension,
+ Pre-arrangements for next of kin* Knowledge of computers and some software including MS Office products required* High level of compassion and integrity* Good communication skills* Problem solving skills* Ability to multi task and set priorities* Work indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions* Limited amount of local and/or multiple location traveling required* Professional Dress is required when in contact with families.**Benefits:** Medical\*Dental\*Vision\*Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)\*Health Savings Account with Company Contribution\*Sick Leave\*Short-Term Disability\*Long-Term Disability\*Life Insurance\*Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance\*Dependent Life Insurance\*SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match\*Employee Assistance Program #J-18808-Ljbffr
+ Removals and transfers
+ Lifting of deceased human remains
+ Dressing and casketing
+ Coordinating and assisting with funeral service and visitation
+ Delivery of flowers, caskets, urn, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families
+ Setting of chairs and the removal, proper care and storage of these items
+ Removals and transfers* Assists with funeral services by:
+ Coordinating the parking of cars
+ Ushering
+ Driving funeral vehicles
+ Assisting at chapel and church services
+ Assisting at the cemetery
+ Delivering flowers, caskets, urn, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families
+ Setting up chairs and the removing, properly caring for and storing of these items
+ Participating at special functions* Provides aftercare in absence of Family Service Counselor. Aftercare includes delivery of:
+ Documentation
+ Stationery
+ Information on insurance, health benefits and pension,
+ Pre-arrangements for next of kin* Knowledge of computers and some software including MS Office products required* High level of compassion and integrity* Good communication skills* Problem solving skills* Ability to multi task and set priorities* Work indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions* Limited amount of local and/or multiple location traveling required* Professional Dress is required when in contact with families.**Benefits:** Medical\*Dental\*Vision\*Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)\*Health Savings Account with Company Contribution\*Sick Leave\*Short-Term Disability\*Long-Term Disability\*Life Insurance\*Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance\*Dependent Life Insurance\*SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match\*Employee Assistance Program #J-18808-Ljbffr