Mortician

US Navy; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

US Navy is seeking a Licensed Mortician to join its healthcare team as a Hospital Corpsman (HM) specializing as a Navy Mortician (HM-8496). This full-time active-duty role supports dignified care for service members and eligible beneficiaries, contributing to Navy Medicine’s mission worldwide.

The position is an in-person duty with stations nationwide and overseas. Eligibility requires a current mortician license, ABFSE-accredited training, and willingness to enlist as HM in the U.S. Navy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must complete an ABFSE-accredited mortuary science program.

Responsibilities

• Support dignified care, preparation, and handling of deceased service members and eligible beneficiaries.
• Assist with remains identification, documentation, preservation, disposition, and transportation processes.
• Coordinate with medical, casualty assistance, chaplain, command, and family-support teams.
• Maintain mortuary records and ensure compliance with Navy and DoD procedures.
• Apply mortuary science knowledge in a disciplined, sanitary, and respectful environment.
• Provide calm, compassionate support during casualty and family-care missions.
• Support mission readiness through mortuary affairs expertise.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ABFSE-accredited Mortuary Science program

Job description

Job Title: Licensed Mortician Opportunity with the U.S. Navy (Active Duty HM-8496)

Are you ready to use your funeral service expertise in a career built on dignity, compassion, and purpose? If you're a licensed mortician who values professionalism, attention to detail, and serving families during their most difficult moments, this may be a unique opportunity to do something greater than the everyday.

We're currently seeking a Licensed Mortician to join our Navy healthcare team as a Hospital Corpsman (HM) specializing as a Navy Mortician (HM-8496). This is a full-time active-duty role where you'll help support the dignified care of service members and eligible beneficiaries while contributing to Navy Medicine’s mission around the world.

Location:

Full-Time In-Person Position. Not remote or telehealth. Duty stations located nationwide and overseas.

Annual Compensation:

$70,000 to $95,000+

Competitive total military compensation package (Includes base pay, housing allowance, food allowance, healthcare, and tax-advantaged benefits; actual pay varies by paygrade, duty station, dependency status, and current incentives.)

Responsibilities:

As a Navy Mortician, you'll bring professional funeral service experience into a mission-focused military healthcare environment. Your scope may include:

• Supporting dignified care, preparation, and handling of deceased service members and eligible beneficiaries
• Assisting with remains identification, documentation, preservation, disposition, and transportation processes
• Coordinating respectfully with medical, casualty assistance, chaplain, command, and family-support teams
• Maintaining accurate mortuary records and supporting compliance with Navy and Department of Defense procedures
• Applying professional mortuary science knowledge in a disciplined, sanitary, and respectful environment
• Providing calm, compassionate, and precise support during sensitive casualty and family-care missions
• Supporting mission readiness through specialized mortuary affairs expertise

Minimum Qualifications:

• Age 17 to 43
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must meet Navy medical, legal, aptitude, and fitness standards
• Willing to enlist as a Hospital Corpsman in the U.S. Navy
• Must satisfactorily complete a mortuary science course at a school accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education, Inc.
• Must hold a current license to practice as a mortician from one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia
• Must be willing to attend Recruit Training Command and HM 'A' School; HM-8496 NEC is assigned upon successful completion of HM 'A' School
• Applicants should be prepared to provide licenses, credentials, school transcripts/course curricula, resume, and employer references for DPEP review
• Bonus eligibility, if any, must be verified against the most recent Navy enlistment bonus GENADMIN message

This isn't a job - it's a mission. You'll gain clinical experience, grow as a leader, and make a lasting impact on those who serve.