Embalmer

Service Corporation International; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International is seeking an Embalmer in Falls Church, VA. The role involves performing embalming, restorations, and related preparatory work for human remains, ensuring identification and authorization are verified, and preparing the body with dressing, hairstyling, and cosmetics.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited mortuary program, and appropriate state licensing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from accredited mortuary college or as required by state law.
• Embalmer license or as required by state law.
• Ability to lift over 75 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform embalming and restorations as required.
• Verify identification and embalming authorization.
• Dress, style hair and apply cosmetics to the deceased.
• Assist with preparation room and facility maintenance.

Skills

Compassion

Integrity

Communication

Education

Mortuary college degree

Tools

MS Office

Embalming equipment

Job description

## EmbalmerApply: VA - Falls Church: Full time: Posted Today: Req.168359Our 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 skillsPostal Code: 22042Category (Portal Searching): OperationsJob Location: US-VA - Falls Church