Funeral Director/Embalmer Apprentice

Job description

Graceland-Fairlawn Funeral Home and Cemetery in Decatur, IL is seeking a Funeral Director/Embalmer Apprentice to join our passionate team. United by a common desire to serve, Funeral Directors and Embalmers at Graceland-Fairlawn share a pride in their profession that extends beyond the workday. Here, we celebrate the above-and-beyond ethos of our team, encouraging collaboration in every aspect of our work. Joining our team means becoming part of a compassionate community dedicated to upholding the highest standards of care and respect for the deceased and their families. Responsibilities: - Ensure client families receive a high level of service that is consistent with the standards of our profession under the guidance of a licensed Funeral Director. - Conduct funeral and memorial ceremonies in an honorable manner for the family. - Help ensure the proper chain of custody is maintained throughout the preparation process - Handle the removal process of the departed in a professional manner - Assist with the preparation of the deceased including dressing, casketing, and restoring - Complete embalming, disinfecting, dressing, preparing, and casketing of the deceased using appropriate pr...