Embalmer Apprentice

Northstar-Memorial-Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Greenwood Memorial Park & Mortuary in San Diego, CA is seeking an Embalmer Apprentice to join our team in a compassionate, purpose-driven environment. Under the guidance of a Funeral Director or Licensed Embalmer, you will perform embalming, dressing, and casketing while upholding OSHA standards and respectful care for the deceased.

We offer benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Life Insurance; Disability Coverage; EAP; and a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Recently completed or currently enrolled in an accredited mortuary program.
• Experience handling sensitive situations in a professional manner.
• Understanding of the services and products available.
• Knowledge of current federal, state, and local regulations related to the funeral industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform embalming, disinfecting, dressing, preparing, and casketing of the deceased using appropriate precautions and OSHA standards in a manner that honors the deceased, under the guidance of a Funeral Director or Licensed Embalmer.
• Maintains a sterile and safe work environment consistent with company, government, and industry rules and regulations
• Preparing complete and accurate documents related to services provided
• Commit to personal development and growth by participating in personal training opportunities

Education

Accredited mortuary program

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Greenwood Memorial Park is looking for a Embalmer Apprentice to join our team in San Diego, CA where we offer a passionate and purpose-filled work environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform embalming, disinfecting, dressing, preparing, and casketing of the deceased using appropriate precautions and OSHA standards in a manner that honors the deceased, under the guidance of a Funeral Director or Licensed Embalmer.


• Maintains a sterile and safe work environment consistent with company, government, and industry rules and regulations


• Preparing complete and accurate documents related to services provided


• Commit to personal development and growth by participating in personal training opportunities

Qualifications

• Recently completed or currently enrolled in an accredited mortuary program


• Experience handling sensitive situations in a professional manner


• Understanding of the services and products available


• Knowledge of current federal, state, and local regulations related to the funeral industry

Compensation range of $20.00-$23.00/hr.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• Life Insurance


• Disability Coverage


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Located in the heart of San Diego, Greenwood Memorial Park & Mortuary is one of the area's most historic and respected funeral service providers. Established in 1907, this beautiful campus sits atop a gentle hillside with scenic ocean views and features multiple chapels, an on-site mortuary and crematory, three mausoleums, and thoughtfully maintained gardens showcasing rare vegetation and statuary. Conveniently located on Imperial Avenue, the location is easily accessible by public transportation, including nearby bus and trolley stops, making it a welcoming destination for the families we serve and the professionals who support them.

Greenwood Memorial Park & Mortuary is part of the NorthStar Memorial Group family of properties. Voted one of 2026’s USA Today Top Workplaces, NorthStar Memorial Group is a privately held company that offers opportunities for growth with a broad network of support, while keeping the intimacy and personal impact you have at an independently owned property.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.