How to hire a funeral service apprentice

How to hire a funeral service apprentice, step by step

Here's a step-by-step funeral service apprentice hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a funeral service apprentice job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new funeral service apprentice
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your funeral service apprentice job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a funeral service apprentice for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A funeral service apprentice's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, funeral service apprentices from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of funeral service apprentices.

   Type of Funeral Service Apprentice	Description	Hourly rate
   Funeral Service Apprentice		$13-22
   Apprentice	An apprentice is responsible for learning specialized tasks on their chosen field through actual job training under the supervision of tenured staff. An apprentice's duties include performing administrative tasks as needed, creating observation reports of daily operations, providing possible recommendations on improving productivity, and adhering to the business' safety standards and regulatory procedures... Show more	$12-24
   Funeral Attendant	A funeral attendant assists funeral directors in a funeral service to ensure it runs smoothly as planned. The attendant is in charge of placing the casket in the parlor before the service, and they may also manage the finances of the funeral home... Show more	$11-17

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • HVAC
   • Plumbing
   • Vital Signs
   • Food Service
   • Emergency Situations
   • Patient Care
   • Service Calls
   • EMT
   • Death Certificates
   • Front Desk
   • Scheduling Appointments
   • IV
   • Funeral Services

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   Responsibilities:

   • Accomplish multiple tasks daily including cleaning, mowing, delivering notices/important packages.
   • Manage day-to-day operations including contract management, accounts payable, receivables, payroll and general administrative assistance.
   • Collect and test specimens in the areas of hematology, serology, urinalysis, coagulation, chemistry and microbiology.
   • Conduct initial assessment and triage of pediatric patients; obtain vital signs, document information in patient record.
   • Administer advanced traumatic injury care, intravenous therapy, advance cardiac life support, EKG, and endotracheal intubation as needed
   • Assist physicians and other professional/non-professional personnel in implementing and designing rehabilitation treatment program for surgical and non-surgical patients.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your funeral service apprentice job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A funeral service apprentice salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, funeral service apprentices' average salary in kansas is 37% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level funeral service apprentices earn 40% less than senior-level funeral service apprentices.
   • Certifications. A funeral service apprentice with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a funeral service apprentice's salary.

   Average funeral service apprentice salary

   $36,838yearly

   $17.71 hourly rate

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   Entry-level funeral service apprentice salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

4. Writing a funeral service apprentice job description

   A job description for a funeral service apprentice role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a funeral service apprentice job description:

   Funeral service apprentice job description example

   The Field Service Engineer Apprentice is responsible for learning the skills required and to complete on-the-job training combined with related instruction while earning pay with the intention upon completion of required internal training of accepting a full-time position as a deployed Field Service Engineer with Weiss Technik North America, Inc. This is an internal apprentice position who will work alongside production and other required departments to complete the required training through the production of Test Chambers. Once training requirements are completed the apprentice will then have the skills to complete all tasks allowing them to then move into an independent deployed Field Service Engineer position and be assigned to a territory within the United States that will require travel up to 50% of the scheduled work time per year. The Field Service Engineer Apprentice will train at the home office of Weiss Technik for 9-12 months based on training achievements. The completion of this program will provide the employee a certificate of completion specific to Weiss Technik North America, Inc. as this is an apprenticeship program designed and implemented by Weiss Technik North America, Inc. and not a state agency.

   Duties and Responsibilities

   · Complete Career Path training program specific to the internal apprenticeship position to then learn how to diagnose, repair and calibrate complex cascade refrigeration and electrical systems on Weiss Technik environmental test chambers. Installation and maintenance of environmental test chambers and usage of hand and power tools, refrigeration gauges and evacuators.

   · Work with all related departments.

   · Complete training checklist every 90 days and receive feedback on completion of training to establish training goals.

   Qualifications

   · Possession of High School Diploma or GED required

   · 2+ years of experience in same industry or Commercial/Residential HVAC required.

   · 2 year HVAC program certification desired

   · Valid driver’s license with good driving record

   · Ability to possess major credit card to cover travel expenses to be reimbursed

   · CFC Type II or Universal EPA certification required

   · Self-starter-ability to work independently with little or no supervision

   · Thorough understanding of mechanical and electrical operations preferred

   · Ability to read blue prints (mechanical and electrical) and identify components

   · Ability and willingness to travel (local, national and international as required)

   · Good verbal and written communication skills

   · Ability to represent company well

   · Basic math and computer skills

   · Basic understanding in air, water, refrigeration piping, electricity and electrical installation preferred

   · Soldering and welding skills-desired

   · Knowledge of controls and PLCs-desired

   Working Conditions Mostly standing work. Frequently lifting up to 25 lbs, occasionally lifting up to 100 lbs. Occasionally carrying up to 100 lbs. Detailed work with hands; fine work, simple grasping and pushing and pulling. Position requires frequent bending, squatting, climbing, crawling, reaching, and twisting with occasional kneeling. Significant portions of travel time require extended sedentary periods. Subject to weather and adverse driving conditions when outside

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find funeral service apprentices for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your funeral service apprentice job on Zippia to find and recruit funeral service apprentice candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit funeral service apprentices, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new funeral service apprentice

   Once you have selected a candidate for the funeral service apprentice position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new funeral service apprentice. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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