Funeral Director Apprentice

Vertin· Transfer Care Specialist
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📍 Oostburg, Wisconsin, United StatesPart time

About this role

As a Funeral Director Apprentice, you'll work alongside experienced funeral directors to learn the art and responsibility of caring for families during life's most meaningful moments. This apprenticeship is designed to build your skills in transfer and community care. This is a great opportunity to work towards a Wisconsin Funeral Director License, or just get your foot in the door of Funeral Service.

You'll gain hands-on experience across every part of the profession — from meeting with families to coordinating services to understanding the operational side of a funeral home — all backed by the mentorship and structure of an organization that's been honoring lives for over a century. Vertin associates are never alone in this work; you'll be supported by a team that shares your commitment to serving others.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Handle the removal, care, and transport of a decedent with professionalism and integrity.
  • Provide transportation to various surrounding communities.
  • Safely drive company-owned vehicles to perform first-call transfers of a decedent, following local and state protocols, policies, and procedures.
  • Interact professionally and courteously with bereaved family members when performing transfers.
  • Keep company vehicles clean and well maintained.
  • Follow company dress code.

  • Must be available for On-call rotations
  • Professional appearance
  • Age 18 or older
  • Strong Customer Service Skills
  • Ability to lift/move 100+ lbs
  • Must obtain and complete the 16-hour funeral director apprenticeship course
  • This is an at-need role and must have the ability to be on call 3-4 nights/week.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Funeral Director Apprentice position at Vertin?
The salary for this Funeral Director Apprentice role at Vertin is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Funeral Director Apprentice position at Vertin located?
This Funeral Director Apprentice role at Vertin is based in Oostburg, Wisconsin, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Funeral Director Apprentice role at Vertin full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Part time position. It is posted as a Funeral Director Apprentice role in the Transfer Care Specialist department at Vertin.
Which team or department does the Funeral Director Apprentice at Vertin belong to?
This Funeral Director Apprentice position is part of the Transfer Care Specialist department at Vertin. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Funeral Director Apprentice position at Vertin?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to Vertin's official application portal hosted on workable where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Funeral Director Apprentice job at Vertin posted?
This Funeral Director Apprentice position at Vertin was posted on Sep 17, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Funeral Director Apprentice
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