Apprentice Funeral Director

 Why Work for Williams Funeral Home & Crematory? 

Service 

• At every level, our dedicated team members display a strong work ethic and commitment to our core values, respect for the family, the profession, and the individual.
• Work with leading experts in the funeral and cemetery profession. 

Benefits 

• Financial assistant programs encouraging employees through education and development in industry related subjects.
• Robust Health and Welfare Plans, and savings account options, designed to support your personal needs, enhance well-being and help navigate life’s challenges.
• Rich 401k and Roth Retirement Plan options available for both Full Time and Part Time employees along with a Company Match.
• Variety of Vacation, Personal Days and Sick Days based on your role emphasizing the importance of physical and emotional replenishment for our team.
• Employee Discounts on services, merchandise, and property to help our team members in their time of need. 

Culture 

• We value honesty, courage, integrity, ethical behavior and the development of personal growth.
• We are rooted in the communities to provide a personal touch to every family we serve.
• We believe in the value of funeral and cemetery service, drawing on decades of experience to create the best experience for our families.

Summary/Objective

This position, under direct supervision of a licensed individual, works with client families to arrange and carry out all desired services associated with preparation, memorialization and burial or cremation of the deceased.  While gaining on the job experience they ensure that the expectations of our client families and their guests are exceeded. 

Essential Functions

• Observes and assist the Funeral Director in consulting with client families or legal representative of the deceased to create services designed to meet their memorialization expectations.
• Ensures that client families are presented with all merchandizing and service options available.
• Obtains information needed to complete required documents such as obituaries, death certificates, burial permits, and insurance.
• Participates in all service arrangements and details with clergy, other presiding persons, fraternal or military organizations, and others who may participate in conducting the funeral service.
• Utilizes systems to record merchandise selections, enter contracts, and complete necessary forms.
• Assists with planning and scheduling of visitations and services.
• Under direction of licensed Funeral Director and/or Embalmer, participates in preparation of the deceased: dressing and casketing.
• Assists with placing caskets in visitation area, adjust light fixtures, and arrangement of flowers or plants.
• Takes part in directing and ushering families and service attendees to and from the location of the funeral service.
• Assists in the transportation of client family to ensure a timely departure and arrival.
• Assists with arranging and coordinating shipment of remains to and from other cities and locations.
• Works removals /first-calls as needed.
• Identify and remedy all hazards on grounds.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Competencies 

• Communication Proficiency.
• Teamwork Orientation.
• Detail Orientation.
• Thoroughness.
• Customer Service Orientation.
• Social Perceptiveness.
• Time Management. 

Required Education, Experience, Certifications and Licensure 

• Four-year degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience preferred.
• Active attendance or enrollment in a Mortuary School/Program required.
• Ability to pass applicable Board exams. (National/State).
• Valid state issued driver’s license in good standing and acceptable driving record. 

Additional Eligibility Qualificati