Crematory Technician: Precise, Compassionate & Compliant

Angelus Rosedale Cemetery- Mortuary - Crematory; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Angelus Rosedale Cemetery- Mortuary - Crematory is seeking a dedicated Crematory Operator/Technician to ensure precise, respectful cremation processes in compliance with state regulations. Responsibilities include handling remains with dignity, maintaining logs and documentation, coordinating with cemetery staff and funeral homes, and delivering cremated remains with accompanying documents.

Requirements include a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and at least one year of crematory

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Minimum of one year experience as a crematory apprentice or crematory operator/technician.
• Ability to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.

Responsibilities

• Receives remains making certain all documentation is complete and identification of the deceased is accurate.
• Ensures handling of the deceased is with the utmost respect and dignity from the time the remains are received until completion of the cremation process.
• Maintains chain‑of‑custody documentation and issuance of a numbered stainless steel disc which accompanies the body through every step of the cremation process.
• Maintains crematory logs, company reports, and state‑specific reports.
• Documents divided remains to ensure proper placement in multiple containers.
• Performs setup of witnessing area and appropriately answers questions regarding the cremation process for family and friends of the deceased.
• Maintains the crematory equipment, crematory office, and adjacent facilities which include the entry area, witnessing area, and restroom.
• Promptly reports any/all crematory equipment anomalies and/or repairs.
• Coordinates cremations with the cemetery office, cemetery staff, and funeral homes.
• Delivers cremated remains and all corresponding documents from the crematory to the main office placement in the safe.

Skills

Communication

Stress management

Independence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Crematory equipment operation

Job description

Angelus Rosedale Cemetery- Mortuary - Crematory is seeking a dedicated Crematory Operator/Technician to ensure precise, respectful cremation processes in compliance with state regulations. Responsibilities include handling remains with dignity, maintaining logs and documentation, coordinating with cemetery staff and funeral homes, and delivering cremated remains with accompanying documents.

Requirements include a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and at least one year of crematory