Navy Mortician: Dignified Remains Care & Funeral

Round Rock; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health insurance

Free housing

Paid training

College credit

Bonus upon enlistment

Job summary

Navy is seeking Enlisted Mortician (HM-Mortician) personnel to manage the full spectrum of mortuary duties for Sailors and Marines, including communication with families and foreign governments, preparation of remains, and conducting funeral services with dignity and respect.

Responsibilities include care of remains, transportation logistics, and liaison work, with opportunities for professional credentials and benefits through Navy programs. Assignments may travel worldwide.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 17 years of age or older.
• Must have graduated from an accredited mortuary school.
• Must hold a license as a funeral director and embalmer in one of the 50 states.

Responsibilities

• Handle administrative, logistical, and mortuary services for deceased Sailors and Marines.
• Oversee the care and preparation of remains, including embalming duties and final presentation.
• Prepare for and direct the transportation of remains.
• Liaise with families and foreign government officials for disposition of remains, and ensure proper documentation accompanies remains.
• Conduct funeral services and direct pallbearers, clergy, mourners and flowers as needed.
• Offer counsel and comfort to bereaved families or friends.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Attention to detail

Education

Mortuary school graduate

Funeral director license & embalmer

High school diploma

Job description

Navy is seeking Enlisted Mortician (HM-Mortician) personnel to manage the full spectrum of mortuary duties for Sailors and Marines, including communication with families and foreign governments, preparation of remains, and conducting funeral services with dignity and respect.

Responsibilities include care of remains, transportation logistics, and liaison work, with opportunities for professional credentials and benefits through Navy programs. Assignments may travel worldwide.