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Funeral Director/Embalmer Apprentice-March 2024
Newton
Mar 28, 2026
About Funeral Director/Embalmer Apprentice

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  Under the guidance of a licensed funeral director, implements choices made by the families’ legal representatives regarding the funeral, final disposition of the body and memorialization of the individual. Provides customer service in all areas of funeral arrangements, cremation ceremonies and internment to assist families following the loss of a loved one. Provides exemplary personalized and professional service.

  JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  Performs on-call responsibilities including: taking first calls, talking with families, answering questions, providing initial details, and; conducting transfers

  Supervises and cares for the deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks such as: verifying identification; obtaining authorization for embalming; embalming; dressing, styling hair and/or applying cosmetics; preparing cremated remains

  Arranges and conducts funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized and caring manner consistent with company policies and procedures

  Negotiates and enters into funeral contracts. Handles contracts, legal documents, and collection of payment 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

  Arranges for the interment or cremation of human remains

  Confirms authorization to proceed with the service arrangements

  Supervises/assists in funeral services by: supervising the parking of cars; ushering; driving funeral vehicles; assisting at chapel and church services; assisting at the cemetery; delivering of flowers, caskets, urn, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families; setting up and removal of chairs, and; participating at special functions

  Ensures adherence to all applicable professional, municipal, provincial/state and federal licensing authority, regulations and rules

  Provides aftercare in absence of Family Service Counselor

  Ensures potential pre-need referrals are shared with Family Service Counselors

  Prepares and accurately completes documents and online entries related to services, cremations, maintenance

  Retains heritage and grows market share through active involvement with community, religious and other organizations

  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  Education

  High School diploma or equivalent

  Completion of or currently enrolled in a dual degree training program at an accredited mortuary college or technical school specializing in funeral and mortuary science as required by state/province law and as prescribed by each state board

  Experience

  Typically requires a minimum of 6 months experience in a funeral home, crematory or cemeteryCertification/Licenses

  Must meet all licensing requirements in applicable state/province as required by law as prescribed by each state board

  Current state/province issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  Basic knowledge of religious and fraternal organizations customs

  Knowledge of computers and some software including MS Office Suite required

  High level of compassion and integrity

  Good communication skills

  Problem solving skills

  Ability to multi task and set priorities

  Detail oriented

  Postal Code: 07860

  Category (Portal Searching): Operations

  Job Location: US-NJ - Newton

  Job Profile ID: F00224

  Time Type: Full time

  Location Name: Smith-McCracken Funeral Home

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