Embalmer

S.E. Combined Services of Florida; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

S.E. Combined Services of Florida is seeking an embalmer with experience or apprenticeship as required by state law. The role focuses on respectful handling of human remains, embalming, restorations, and transfers in a licensed facility.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, adhering to safety and regulatory standards, inventory management, and supporting the preparation room. A high school diploma and mortuary education per state law are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduation from an accredited mortuary college or other degree as required by state/provincial law.

Responsibilities

• Cares for deceased in a respectful manner while performing tasks including verification of identification and embalming authorization; restorations; removals and transfers; dressing, styling hair and cosmetics; and other preparation for human remains.
• Adheres to all licensing regulations of applicable authorities.
• Maintains preparation room and facility.
• Cleans equipment and handles hazardous material spills.
• Manages chemical and supply inventory; receives caskets and supplies.
• Promotes a safe work environment by practicing universal precautions.

Skills

Lifting 75lbs

Communication

Problem solving

Driving record

MS Office

Computers

Compassion

Integrity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Mortuary college degree or state-required credential

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Performs all embalming activities of the deceased correctly and respectfully.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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

Postal Code: 22042

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-VA - Falls Church