Date Posted: August 7, 2026
Deadline: December 31, 2026
Organization: Copeland Funeral Service
Location: Other
City: Beaufort
Website: View Website
Job Type: Full Time
Wages/Salary: $16/hour
Assist licensed funeral directors with funeral, memorial, graveside, and visitation services
Assist with the preparation, embalming, dressing, cosmetizing, and casketing of decedents
Participate in first-call removals from hospitals, residences, nursing homes, and medical examiner offices
Assist families with arrangements under the supervision of a licensed funeral director
Prepare required documentation and maintain accurate records
Assist with cremation operations while following all state laws and company policies
Maintain preparation room, vehicles, and equipment to the highest professional standards
Deliver urns, death certificates, and other funeral-related items as needed
Participate in the on-call rotation, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Provide exceptional, compassionate customer service to every family served
Perform other duties as assigned to support funeral home operations
Copeland Funeral Service is seeking a motivated, compassionate Funeral Director/Embalmer Apprentice to join our professional team. This position provides hands-on experience in all aspects of funeral service under the supervision of licensed funeral directors and embalmers. The successful candidate will gain practical experience in funeral directing, embalming, removals, family care, cremation operations, and administrative responsibilities while completing apprenticeship requirements for state licensure.
This is an excellent opportunity for a mortuary science student or recent graduate looking to begin a rewarding career in funeral service within a respected, family-oriented funeral home.
1 Copeland Drive
Beaufort, SC 29902
United States
Our organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, or disability.