Embalmer

Service Corporation International; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International in New Orleans, LA, seeks an embalmer to perform preservation tasks with respect for the deceased, including restorations, dressing, cosmetics, and transfers as needed.

Applicants must meet state licensing requirements and have a high school diploma or equivalent; experience in a busy funeral firm is preferred. A valid driver’s license is required. The role emphasizes compassion, professionalism, and strict safety adherence.

Qualifications

• Embalmer/Apprentice experience as required by state/provincial law.
• 2 years of experience in a 200-call minimum/year funeral firm embalming facility preferred.
• Must meet licensing requirements in applicable state/province as required by law and as prescribed by each state board.
• Current state/province issued driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Cares for deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks including verifying identification and embalming authorization; performing restorations; removals and transfers; dressing, styling hair and cosmetics, and other preparation for human remains.
• Adheres to all licensing authority regulations (municipal, state/provincial, federal).
• Assists with maintenance of preparation room and the facility.
• Cleans soiled equipment and handles hazardous material spills.
• Ensures hazardous materials are managed per MSDS guidelines.
• Assists with chemical and supply inventory.
• Receives caskets and other funeral home supplies.
• Promotes a safe work environment by practicing universal precautions and safety principles.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassion and integrity

Problem solving

Lifting 75 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Mortuary college degree

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: 70124

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-LA - New Orleans