Funeral Home Apprentice/Intern

_*Please do not contact the funeral home directly via phone or in person, as our office staff is highly busy tending to the urgent needs of the client families we serve. *_If you are interested in the postion, please apply directly through Indeed or on the About Us/Join Our Team tab of our company website (_*THE GIG:*Founded in 1980, Aikens Funeral Home is a top rated, African American, family-owned, death care provider located in Tampa, Florida.We are currently seeking a well-groomed, motivated, self-starter with great communication skills to fill the position of _*Funeral Home Apprentice/Intern.*_The Funeral Home Apprentice/Intern will be responsible for assisting with the operational duties necessary for setting up and facilitating viewings, funeral, and memorial services. These duties may include transferring remains from the place of death to the funeral home, crematory, cemetery, or other location; dressing and casketing remains; transferring casketed remains from the funeral home to various locations for viewings, funeral services, graveside and memorial services; delivering and setting up floral arrangements, urns, photos and conducting other required tasks assigned by management or the the funeral director in charge and other duties as required.*JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: *Assists the Funeral Director with a variety of service-related tasks, during viewings, funerals, graveside and memorial services, to ensure client family satisfaction; welcomes family members, guests and others entering the funeral home or other place of service; promote a positive, welcoming environment for client families, guests, and other visitors to grieve, celebrate and pay respects to the deceased; drive company vehicles, including a hearse, family car, lead car, utility van or other vehicles during services; distribute services programs and bulletins; operate audio/video equipment required to play presentations for client families.*REQUIREMENTS:*Applicant must be willing to work weekends and evenings; possess the ability to pay strict attention to detail; must be a positive team-player; possess the ability to show sympathy, empathy and compassion to client families and others grieving the loss of a loved one; be able to lift a minimum of 75 pounds.*MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: *Applicant must be enrolled, planning to enroll, or have attended an accredited mortuary college or technical school specializing in funeral service or mortuary science. Otherwise, must possess a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.*EXPERIENCE:*Prior experience as a Funeral Home Assistant helps, but is not required.*CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES: *Must possess a valid State of Florida Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record*OTHER REQUIREMENTS: *Applicant will be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Statement and agree to a background check._*Please do not contact the funeral home directly via phone or in person, as our office staff is highly busy tending to the urgent needs of the client families we serve. *_If you are interested in the postion, please apply directly through Indeed or on the About Us/Join Our Team tab of our company website (_*Funeral Home is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression national origin, marital status, veteran or disability.*Related keywords:Job Types: Full-time, Part-timePay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hourBenefits:* Paid time off* Professional development assistanceApplication Question(s):* Willing to work weekends?* Are you comfortable working in close proximity to and in direct contact with deceased human remains?Education:* Bachelor's (Preferred)License/Certification:* Florida state driver's license (Required)Shift availability:* Day Shift (Preferred)* Night Shift (Preferred)Work Location: In person

Created: 2025-12-10