Boy Scouts of AmericaNorth Florida Council:

“Careers After Dark”

Welcome to Ponte Vedra Valley!“A family owned funeral home with on-site cremation center and cemetery”

Funeral Service Careers• Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer

• Removal Service

• Crematory Operator

• Staff Associates

• Cemeterian

• Cemetery Grounds Crew

Licensed Funeral Director &

Embalmer

*local estimates• Licensed Funeral Director &

Embalmer Intern: $8/hr. - $13/hr. ;$16,640 - $27,040/yr.

*national estimates as of May 2013• Licensed Funeral Director &

Embalmer:$35,780 - $80,300$47,100 (median salary)

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Funeral Services Wage Statistics only: http

://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes394031.htm

Occupational Outlook for Funeral Services:http://www.bls.gov/ooh/personal-care-and-service/funeral-service-occupations.htm#tab-5

• At least 18 years of age

• High School Diploma or GED

• Associates Degree in Funeral Services

• Pass National Board Examination - with at least a score of 75% on Arts examination (Funeral Director) and Science examination (Embalmer)

• Funeral Director & Embalmer Internship – 52 weeks (uninterrupted, full-time employment requirement)

• Pass Florida Law & Rules Examination – with at least a score of 75%

Age, Educational/Training Requirements (FL)

Salary

Accredited Programs

Three ABFSE-accredited mortuary science programs in Florida:

• Florida Community College at Jacksonville Funeral Service Program (904) 766-6622

• Miami-Dade College W. L. Philbrick School of Funeral Sciences 305-237-1245

• St. Petersburg College Funeral Services Program 727-341-3781

Career Track

• See previous age, educational and training requirements

• Secure employment with a family owned & operated funeral home

• Secure employment with a corporate funeral home

• Complete annual continuing education requirements

• Maintain valid state license

• Form business structure of choice: sole-proprietorship, partnership, corporation

• Secure necessary licensing in state of operation

Employee Owner/Partner

PVV: Engaging young minds…

A "Careers After Dark" session on funeral service careers for the Boys Scouts of America & Learning for Life, North Florida Council, Friday, March 6, 2015.

PVV: Educating our community…

A "Careers After Dark" session on funeral service careers for the Boys Scouts of America & Learning for Life, North Florida Council, Friday, March 6, 2015.