Embalmer

Service Corporation International; Glendora (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Sick Leave

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismembe

Dependent Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Service Corporation International, located in Glendora, CA, is seeking an Embalmer to perform embalming activities with dignity and professionalism, ensuring respectful care of the deceased.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or mortuary college training and state licensing; experience as an Embalmer or Apprentice with a preference for 2 years at a 200-call minimum/year facility. Join a team dedicated to compassionate service and safety.

Qualifications

• Education: high school diploma or equivalent; mortuary college completion as required by state law.
• Experience: Embalmer or Apprentice per state/provincial requirements; 2 years in a 200-call minimum/year firm preferred.
• Licenses: meet all state/provincial licensing requirements and hold a valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge: familiarity with MS Office; strong communication, compassion and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Cares for deceased in a respectful manner while performing embalming tasks including verification, restorations, removals/transfers, dressing and cosmetics.
• Adheres to all licensing regulations at state/provincial and federal levels.
• Maintains preparation room and facility.
• Cleans soiled equipment and manages hazardous material spills.
• Follows MSDS guidelines for spills and hazardous materials.
• Assists with chemical and supply inventory.
• Receives caskets and other funeral home supplies.
• Promotes a safe work environment by practicing universal precautions.

Skills

Compassion & integrity

Good communication skills

Problem solving skills

Heavy lifting ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from accredited mortuary college

Tools

MS Office

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

Pay: $27.00 - $29.00 an hour based on experience

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
• Health Savings Account with Company Contribution
• Sick Leave
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match
• Employee Assistance Program

As part of your pre‑employment background check, your criminal conviction history will be verified given that this role requires the following material job duties: Working around and/or handling deceased and working around families and colleagues. Convictions creating a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with the identified job duties may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.

Postal Code: 91740

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-CA - Glendora

Who we are. What we do.

We are a company committed to supporting families at difficult times. Nowhere will you find a group of caregivers and teams more passionate about the work they do or more invested in the well‑being of the families they serve. The Dignity Memorial name is a symbol of trust and a mark of excellence. As the largest provider of funeral, cemetery and cremation services in North America, we’re dedicated to celebrating the life and legacy of every loved one with professionalism, compassion and attention to detail that is second to none.

“SCI” refers to Service Corporation International and its affiliates.

Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V SCI Shared Resources, LLC is committed to an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment and selection process. On request, we will seek to provide appropriate accessibility options to all applicants with disabilities.