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Funeral Director Apprentice

Proko Funeral Home, Kenosha, WI, United States


Proko Funeral Home, a third-generation family-owned funeral home in Kenosha, WI, is looking for a licensed funeral director apprentice. Ideal candidate would be hard-working, reliable, compassionate, and a great team player. Experience is not necessary; you must have a valid driver's license and live within 30 minutes of the funeral home.

Four scheduled days during office hours, 1-2 nights per week on call, and two weekends on call and two weekends off rotation.

Compensation This is an hourly paid position, with additional compensation for on-call hours, and after-hour transfers.

We serve over 300 families a year from our one location funeral home with crematory. Please email your resume to rachael@prokofuneralhome.com.

Position Overview Looking for a personable and confident individual who is eager to learn and contribute to a dedicated team.

Ability to talk with families and assist with funeral arrangements

Help to plan and facilitate services and visitations

Assisting with embalming, cosmetic preparation, cremations and care of the deceased

Prepare and care for the deceased, including embalming, dressing, and casketing

Maintain funeral home cleanliness and readiness for services

Help design, personalize and print necessary paper products for services

Participate in removals and transportation of the deceased

Other tasks as necessary.

Qualifications

Strong organizational skills

Ability to lift, transport, and handle caskets and equipment safely

Willingness to work nights and weekends.

Enrollment in, or recent graduate of, an accredited mortuary science program

Ability to obtain a Wisconsin Funeral Director Apprentice license within 2 months of hire

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