Embalmer

sci; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SCI is seeking an embalmer in Oklahoma City to perform embalming and related duties with professionalism and compassion. The role requires verifying identifications, handling restorations, and preparing remains for services. Candidates must meet state licensing requirements and maintain a clean, safe preparation area.

Responsibilities include managing inventory, assisting with transfers, and adhering to all regulatory standards while delivering respectful, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduation from accredited mortuary college or equivalent required by state law.
• Licensing requirements must be met in the applicable state.

Responsibilities

• Cares for deceased respectfully while performing embalmings and related tasks.
• Verifies identification and embalming authorization as required.
• Performs restorations, removals, transfers, and dressing/cosmetics.
• Maintains preparation room and facility cleanliness.
• Adheres to all licensing regulations and safety standards.
• Assists with inventory, receiving supplies, and hazardous material handling.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Physical stamina

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Mortuary college degree or state-mandated equivalent

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: 73141

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-OK - Oklahoma City