Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

• Cares for deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks which include: verifying identification and embalming authorization; performing restorations; completing removals and transfers; dressing, styling hair and or applying cosmetics, and; any other preparation required for human remains

• Adheres to all applicable professional, municipal, state/provincial and federal licensing authority regulations

• Assists with maintenance of preparation room and the facility

• Cleans soiled equipment and hazardous material spills

• Ensures hazardous materials and spills are handled in accordance with the Material Data Safety Sheets

• Assists with chemical and supply inventory   

• Receives caskets and other funeral home supplies

• Promotes a safe work environment by being aware of and practicing universal precautions and adopting general principles of safe conduct

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Graduation from accredited mortuary college or other degree as required by state/province law

Experience

• Embalmer, Apprentice experience as required by state/provincial law

• 2 years of experience in a 200-call minimum/year funeral firm embalming facility preferred

Licenses

• Must meet all licensing requirements in applicable state/province as required by law and as prescribed by each state board

• Current state/province issued driver’s license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Acceptable driving record

• Ability to lift over 75 pounds

• Knowledge of computers and some software including MS Office products required

• High level of compassion and integrity

• Good communication skills

• Problem solving skills