Funeral Director​/Embalmer Apprentice

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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.

• 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 precautions and OSHA standards in a manner that honors the deceased, under the guidance of the Funeral Director

• High school diploma
• Valid driver’s license
• Must have recently completed a mortuary program at an accredited mortuary school
• Knowledge of rules and regulations for the memorial services profession
• Knowledge of current federal, state, and local regulations related to the industry

• $20.00-$24.00/hr.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Matching

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.