Advice on interviewing at a funeral home
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- Опубліковано 17 жов 2024
- A viewer asked how they can prepare for a job interview at the funeral home. Kari the Mortician gives some advice for people wanting to get jobs at the funeral home.
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I searched up “funeral home position attire” but your video came up and was exactly what I needed, thank you!
Oh, LOOK AT THE TOILET PAPER! If it's single ply, they're probably skimping in 'other places' too. Use this same mindset when you're looking for a funeral home service to take care of a loved one &/or pre-planning for yourself.
I totally agree!! It was imperative to make certain there were paper towels & liquid soap in every dispenser. Employees needed to make certain restrooms were cleaned, not just the janitorial staff at the end of the day. Every detail is under a microscope in FH's.
Great advice!! My 1st employer was more concerned with my age & driving record & evaded all questions concerning duties as a Mortuary Driver/Attendant. FH's usually shy away from applicants under 25 & those with bad driving records because auto insurance for these individuals is significantly higher. At first, I was employed to work part-time since I was enrolled full-time in mortuary school. Approx. 1 month after employment, my employer told me to take the 1st Call Car home every night for removals without telling me how I would be compensated for my time. There were few nights I did not have 1st Calls. Most of the time, I was called 2-3 times after hours to make removals which heavily impacted my lifestyle during the '70's. The State Labor Board was contacted for unfair practices & my employer was forced to pay me for hours worked & I've kept my job. I've remained at this mortuary, received my licenses, & eventually became an assistant manager after 2 years at a family owned FH with a staff of 50 which served over 1500 families/year. I was incredibly naive then, but willing to put in the hard work & long hours.
Here in Birmingham, Al there is a company that does the removal for funeral homes that hire them. The owner was at the pharmacy and he told the clerk he gets 800.00 for each removal and he stays busy.
@@raphaelszok8561 the funeral home I worked at had the same. I would be on call but we had a removals company and if the decedent was being embalmed, they would also do that if it was in the pre-plan etc.
@@raphaelszok8561 $800.00 seems steep. The families ultimately pay for this service. In CA, the average fee FH's charge for removals is $500.00-an additional $100.00 for oversized individuals. I'm not sure how much removal companies charge FH's.
@@raphaelszok8561 In my state the charge for Body Removal is $350 - $400 . In my opinion $800 is a rip-off. Remember the family paying for the funeral has to pay this cost.
I was surprised that the two men that came to "remove" my wife wore full dress suits. I was expecting less than that!
I've worked in the industry since the '70's & it was & still is required for FH employees or reps to wear suits for removals. The 2 well dressed men who were wearing black suits picked up my wife were polite & professional. It's a show of respect and formality.
@@squalli1297 interesting. It was very welcome to see them show respect in that way.
Many years ago I worked for a funeral director. I was there for 2 years and then was drafted. I found out that loyal, dependable and willing to learn the routine. I enjoyed my time but after the army time I went a different direction and became a pastor. I laughed at your rest room suggestion. The director I worked for was a stickler on spotless rest rooms. Because of that I found that was the same in all phases of his work. I enjoyed my time there and will never regret it. One last bit of advice, we went to many homes and family and friends were present. That usually was very difficult so be prepared for an emotional experience.
100% agree over dress is dignified. I knew the brand & color suits worn by the company, i did the same & even carried a brief case ( empty ,) but gave the impression i was ready for business . Wear very shiny shoes , people notice . Look the part . I did my homework on the company & got the job i wanted. My motivation was to help people having the worst day of thier lives and in some small way make it a little better . Over 25 years now . Genuine care cannot be taught it must come naturally. 😊
I must say once again how blessed I have been to work with the most wonderful funeral directors and staff.
I hate to say it but usually, no one is paid 100$ per removal
@@michaeldickens7493 I think she might be referring to what the employee is going to be paid and not what the Funeral Home Charges which is much higher.
Also do a repeated interview with someone who will ask tuff and interesting questions of you… it’s all in the preparation for a job. Think of questions and write them down bring those questions to the interview because that way you won’t have stage fright as much…
Thank you
Kari for the great info.
Even though I personally knew the people in the mortuary, when they came to take my mother it was professional. I think it’s a balance between caring and executing what needs to be done in that crucial time. You can’t teach how to feel. Some just know ❤️
thank you
Thank you for sharing that Kari, it's actually an eye opener! I just thought like if you go get someone that is two hundred pounds, bring them in yourself at that, and then get 100 💵 in turn for it simply is not even on speaking grounds to take the job! It must be based off of the specific removal because besides time and distance or other safety matters there is no comparison between say an eighty pound short old person and some really heavy people to lift, it's a whole different animal all around! I am just saying it shocked me that's all!
Also, when they ask why do you want to work there, don't say "Well, it's certainly not to create an army of zombies!". That will arouse suspicion that you may create an army of zombies.
If you give that answer and the FH Director seems suspicious, tell them it's just a demonstration of how you might put a family more at ease during a removal. It shows you're planning ahead. You'll be hired in no time...not.
There goes my interview. Now I have to think of something else 😂. I have an interview next week and I don't know what to ask or what to say. How to dress. I'm stressed because I really want to do this job
There goes my interview. Now I have to think of something else 😂. I have an interview next week and I don't know what to ask or what to say. How to dress. I'm stressed because I really want to do this job
I've worked for 2 different transport companies. The first company was paying 25 per removal and if you had someone with you, the 25 would be split. Also the first company was 48 hours on 48 hours off. You would bring the van home and wait for a call. The second company I worked for paid 17.50 per hour. The only difference was we would wait at the facility for calls and then we would have to check the bodies in. The second facility has an embalming room, casketing/makeup/clothing area, it's own crematory with 4 retorts and a cooler that holds about 500 bodies. I liked being paid per hour over per removal. The job was great, but I'm not a people person so dealing with the families was the downside of the job.
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That was really good advice Kari. You really helped people interested.
LOL! " Opinionated Kari " That is very reason many of us watch and like your videos very much. Keep up the great work and videos and Thanks.
Thank you! Will do!
Great little information video ,at least people will have some idea how to go about obtaining a FH job.merry Christmas Kari from ballarat in Oz,👋👋👋🙏🙏👍🇦🇺
Good to see Kari well come to the new year..keep up the good work.
Kari
I liked your statement about being overdressed for the interview, it also sends a message to the funeral home/director/ interviewer that you mean business and hopefully give and want respect reciprocated…
Merry Christmas Kari and Josh 🌲🎅😺❤
You are excellent, Kari! So many people don't know what you have taught us!! May your Holidays be merry and bright!!
Very wise advice, Kari! Thank you for sharing.
Credible,, incredible advice
thank you!
$100 per removal??😳 Whooaa! I'm in the wrong part of the country😱
Agreed - I just accepted an on-call role for the weekends (in Oregon) and it’s $50/call. It’s definitely not a job you do for the money.
Absolutely have to thank you ❤.
you have to be open to other duties as well for when slow season hits this will be impressive to the funeral home . I started out as a guard and ended up being jack of all trades
Thank you ❤
you are welcome!
Great advice as always you are one special person . Merry Christmas hopefully you will get to enjoy with the family ❤
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Welcome
❤🎄All my best to you this Holiday Season🎄❤
This was interesting to me because I have applied at our local Roller Drummond funeral home in my town as an office assistant. I have a state job that I dislike and I will be taking a pay cut if I change jobs, but I’ve always had an interest in working at a funeral home because in my spare time I search obituaries and pray for the families. I feel like I have a heart for people and compassion for them. If you can share any advice as far as the administrative aspect, I would appreciate it. 💕
Thank you. I think just like any position in administrative work, make sure to ask them as many questions to get to know their business and work load.
Regarding questions to ask, "is there an answering service for after hours like ASD and will I be expected to be on call to respond to those as well? Will I be compensated for taking on that responsibility?"
Merry Christmas kari n Josh
Merry Christmas
Old Fashioned Undertakers. Mince pies on the eyes of the deceased instead of coins make a nice festive touch at Christmas.
The job i have an interview with is 40,000 a year. I don't know much about it yet.
How did you get started in the funeral home job
Sometimes interviers like questions because it shows that you are interested, serious and possibly self motivated, just like arriving early. They like to know the person they’re interviewing/hiring isn’t going to bail and leave them hanging in the middle of a job. It give them a chance to gauge you a little better as they listen.
May we have a video that is geared towards FD AND EMBALMERS?❤
If I wanted to get paid the equivalent of a $15/hr, 40 hr/wk job removing bodies, I would have to remove 6 bodies per week or 312 bodies per year. And it helps if the employer doesn't provide health insurance, because most of the time, you can get cheaper insurance premiums with assistance from the so called Affordable Care Act (sad, but true in many cases). Not that I like to have to go that route. I don't want to talk about pol i tics (let's not go there folks).
This thursday im going on an interview at a funeral home for the second time, i never worked in this sector before but it seems so interesting and beautyfull. Is there anything i should expect/ be prepared for? (Also im 19 yrs old)
How did it go?!
@@KaritheMortician 17th of June i have 2 test days to see if i fit the team!!!
What I need to do to get into funeral home job
Can you make a video about using wax please.
But wait...Maybe you would want "those types" of people to ask/say those weird questions/statements beforehand, so the red flag is out there instead of finding out later. There's some strange ones out there! 🚩🙅🤦
Look alive and dress conservatively. This isn't a job in a fast food joint.
Hello
Hi!
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Is it scary working there spmetimes
Hi Kari mortician do you do the makeup on the dead
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I thought about dressing up like a vampire or Hermon Munster when i go interview. Is that a good idea ?
Lmao