Embalmer - Restorative Art & Care Specialist

Heritage Operating LLC; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Operating LLC, at Greater Jackson Mortuary Service in Jackson, MS, is hiring a full-time embalmer to prepare deceased individuals for viewing, burial, or cremation with dignity and care.

You will preserve bodies using embalming techniques, restore natural appearance, and maintain sanitary conditions while collaborating with funeral directors and families to meet cultural or religious requests.

Qualifications

• Valid embalmer license or certification as required by the state.
• Completion of an accredited embalming program or mortuary science degree.
• Demonstrated knowledge of embalming techniques, restorative art, and health/safety regulations.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion.
• Physical ability to perform embalming tasks including lifting and standing.

Responsibilities

• Perform embalming procedures to preserve and sanitize bodies per protocols and law.
• Restore natural appearance via restorative art, cosmetics, and hair styling.
• Prepare bodies for viewing including dressing, casketing, and positioning.
• Maintain and operate embalming equipment; ensure health and safety compliance.
• Collaborate with funeral directors and families to meet cultural or religious requests.
• Document procedures and maintain records in line with laws.
• Manage inventory and proper storage/disposal of chemicals and materials.

Skills

Embalming techniques

Restorative art

Health & safety regs

Empathy & discretion

Physical stamina

Education

Mortuary science degree

Accredited embalming program

Job description

Heritage Operating LLC, at Greater Jackson Mortuary Service in Jackson, MS, is hiring a full-time embalmer to prepare deceased individuals for viewing, burial, or cremation with dignity and care.

You will preserve bodies using embalming techniques, restore natural appearance, and maintain sanitary conditions while collaborating with funeral directors and families to meet cultural or religious requests.