Funeral Service Embalmer Apprentice

Service Corporation International; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking an embalming assistant to support funeral service operations under the supervision of a licensed embalmer. You will care for decedents, assist with removals, restorations and cosmetics, and prepare for services while following all licensing and safety guidelines.

The role requires a high school diploma, enrollment or completion of mortuary science training, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of or currently enrolled in a diploma training program in funeral service or mortuary science.
• Graduation pending from accredited mortuary college or other degree as required by state law.
• Must meet licensing requirements in the applicable state by law.
• Current state-issued driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Cares for deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks: 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 being aware of and practicing universal precautions and adopting general principles of safe conduct

Skills

Good communication skills

Problem solving skills

Ability to lift over 75 pounds

Acceptable driving record

High level of compassion and integrity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Diploma training program in funeral service or mortuary science (completed or currently enrolled)

Graduation pending from accredited mortuary college or other degree as required by state law

Current state/province issued driver’s license

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Service Corporation International in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking an embalming assistant to support funeral service operations under the supervision of a licensed embalmer. You will care for decedents, assist with removals, restorations and cosmetics, and prepare for services while following all licensing and safety guidelines.

The role requires a high school diploma, enrollment or completion of mortuary science training, and a valid driver’s license.