Looking for a great company to begin your funeral service career? Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions is actively seeking an Apprentice Funeral Director/Embalmer to join our dynamic team.
As an Apprentice Funeral Director/Embalmer you will gain valuable experience working alongside a strong team of funeral industry professionals in a forward thinking organization. Successful candidates must have excellent communication and organizational skills and a desire to provide the highest quality service to families. Candidates must meet the apprentice and educational requirements established by the State Board, successfully passed their National Board Exams, possess a valid driver’s license and meet our driving performance standards.
Newcomer offers a competitive salary and benefits including medical, dental, prescription, vision; 401(k) and student loan repayment; paid time off; bonus potential and development opportunities for career growth. Begin your career with Newcomer and be treated with dignity, fairness, respect and rewarded for creativity, teamwork and family satisfaction!
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Qualifications
Educational, Licensure and Skill Requirements
• A two-year college degree or completion of a specialized course of study or job specific skills acquired through on-the job raining or apprenticeship program.
• For Ohio: A Bachelor’s Degree including 12-month accredited mortuary school or Bachelor’s Degree and approval from the State Board for Funeral Director only apprentice certificate.
• A minimum of three months of similar or related experience.
• Valid Apprentice/Resident Funeral Director and or Embalmer License in the location jurisdiction.
• Passing of both sections of the National Board Exam (NBE) as per state requirements.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels including management, associates, home office and families.
• Possess necessary licensure or other certification to meet local or state legal requirements in order to perform the functions of an Apprentice/Resident Funeral Director, always working under the supervision of a licensed funeral director.
• Possess a valid Drivers’ License and meet the driving performance standards as determined by management. MVR’s may be reviewed annually for compliance, and any conviction or at-fault accidents should be immediately reported to management.
• Must have computer and software proficiency.
Essential Physical Responsibilities
• Ability to tolerate exposure to hazardous substances subject to government requirements; occasional lifting, pushing and pulling, with assistance, of objects up to approximately 600 pounds; manual dexterity required for clerical tasks; occasional stooping, bending, pushing, pulling and carrying objects weighing up to approximately 30 pounds for short distances.
• Ability to travel by standard methods of transportation.
Skills Required
- Two-year college degree or completion of a specialized course of study or equivalent on-the-job training/apprenticeship
- For Ohio: Bachelor's Degree plus 12-month accredited mortuary school or Bachelor's Degree with State Board approval for funeral director apprentice certificate
- Minimum of three months of similar or related experience
- Valid Apprentice/Resident Funeral Director and/or Embalmer License in the jurisdiction
- Passing both sections of the National Board Exam (NBE) as required by state
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with management, associates, home office and families
- Possess necessary licensure or certification to meet local/state legal requirements to perform apprentice funeral director duties under supervision
- Valid driver's license and meet company driving performance standards (MVRs reviewed)
- Computer and software proficiency
- Ability to tolerate exposure to hazardous substances and perform physical tasks (assist lifting up to ~600 lbs; carry up to ~30 lbs; stooping, bending, manual dexterity)
- Ability to travel by standard methods of transportation
What We Do
Newcomer Funeral Service Group is an independent, family-owned funeral, cremation and cemetery services provider headquartered in Topeka, Kansas. Operating funeral homes, crematories and cemeteries across multiple states, the company offers cremation and traditional funeral services, preplanning, grief support and memorial options while centralizing administrative functions to deliver ethical, affordable and high-quality personal service to families.
