Embalmer

Service Corporation International; Missouri; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kriegshauser Mortuary-West Chapel - St. Louis Central Services in Missouri seeks an embalmer who performs embalming and related preparations with professionalism and sensitivity.

You will verify identifications, assist with restorations, dress and cosmetically prepare remains, and maintain a safe, orderly preparation space in compliance with regulations. The role demands compassion and strong communication.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Cares for deceased in a respectful manner while performing embalming tasks and related preparations.
• Verifies identification and embalming authorization; performs restorations and removals; dresses, styles hair, applies cosmetics as needed.
• Maintains preparation room and facility; adheres to licensing and safety regulations; handles hazardous materials per MSDS.
• Assists with inventory of chemicals and supplies; attends to caskets and funerary materials.
• Promotes a safe work environment through universal precautions and proper conduct.

Skills

Compassion & integrity

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Physical stamina

Computer literacy (MS Office)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Mortuary college degree or state-approved credential

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

Postal Code: 63132

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-MO - Saint Louis

Job Profile ID: U00213

Time Type: Full time

Location Name: Kriegshauser Mortuary-West Chapel - St. Louis Central Services