Intern Funeral Director

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.

• JOB SUMMARY

Provides customer service in all areas of helping client families following the loss of a loved one. Provides exemplary personalized and professional service. Learns how a Funeral Director implements choices made by the families / legal representative regarding the funeral, final disposition of the body and memorialization of the individual. Interacts with the family to fulfill death care needs. Ensures customer needs are addressed.

• JOB RESPONSBILITIES
• 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 : o Removals and transfers o Lifting of deceased human remains o Dressing and casketing o Coordinating and assisting with funeral service and visitation o Delivery of flowers, caskets, urn, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families o Setting of chairs and the removal, proper care and storage of these items o Removals and transfers
• Assists with funeral services by : o Coordinating the parking of cars o Ushering o Driving funeral vehicles o Assisting at chapel and church services o Assisting at the cemetery o Delivering flowers, caskets, urn, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families o Setting up chairs and the removing, properly caring for and storing of these items o Participating at special functions
• Provides aftercare in absence of Family Service Counselor. Aftercare includes delivery of : o Documentation o Stationery o Information on insurance, health benefits and pension, o Pre-arrangements for next of kin
• Ensures potential pre-need referrals are shared with Family Service Counselors
• Completes and accurately prepares of all documents related to services, cremations, maintenance, and any other type of data entry
• Assists with general office duties such as preparing reports as needed
• Assists with the maintenance of vehicles, the facility and property
• _NOTE : _
• _This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the essential job functions or duties related to this position. _

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• As used herein, SCI or Company refers to affiliates of Service Corporation International. _

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• Receives caskets and other funeral home supplies as well as place into inventory
• Ensures refreshments are available (where allowed by law)
• Performs other duties as assigned
• MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Education
• High School diploma or general equivalency degree (or diploma)
• Completion of or currently enrolled in a degree training program at an accredited mortuary college or technical school specializing in funeral service or mortuary science.
• Experience
• Typically requires a minimum of 6 months experience in a funeral home, crematory or cemetery
• Certification / Licenses
• Must meet all licensing requirement in applicable state / province as required by law as prescribed by each state board
• Valid driver’s license
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• 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 CONDITIONS
• Work Environment
• 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.
• Work Postures
• Frequent, continuous periods of time standing, up 6 hours per day
• Sitting continuously for many hours per day, up to 6 hours per day
• Climbing stairs to access buildings frequently
• Physical Demands
• Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage
• Work Hours
• Working beyond “standard” hours as the need arises
• Travel up to 25%

_This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. The _

_description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of staff so assigned. _

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Job Type : Full-time

Pay : From $20.00 per hour

Benefits :
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Ability to commute / relocate :

• Sarasota, FL 34232 : Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience :

• Microsoft Office (Preferred)
• Funeral directing (Preferred)

License / Certification :

• Driver's License (Required)
• Funeral Director License Intern (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate :

• Sarasota, FL 34232 : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person