Funeral Services/Embalmer

Service Corporation International•Mission Hills, CA

11d•$30

About The Position

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Services client families during funerals visitations, and interment. Assists with caring for the deceased in a respectful manner.

Requirements

High school diploma or general equivalency degree (or diploma)
Minimum 6 months experience
Must meet all licensing requirement in applicable state/province as required by law as prescribed by each state board
Valid driver’s license
Knowledge of computers and some software or willingness to learn
High level of compassion and integrity
Good communication skills
Problem solving skills
Ability to multi task and set priorities

Responsibilities

Services client families during funerals visitations, and interment.
Assists with caring for the deceased in a respectful manner.
Provides support under the direction of the Funeral Director
Placing caskets in chapels prior to visitations or funerals
Arranging around caskets floral offerings, lights, pedestals, etc.
Greeting and providing guidance to family members at various services
Offering assistance to mourners as they enter or exit limousines
Acting as a pallbearer, as needed
Transporting flowers to hearses or limousines
Cleaning and arranging funeral chapels
Ensure that services run smoothly as planned
May drive the hearse, limousine or other vehicle in the funeral procession or other funeral related activities
Assists licensed embalmers or apprentices with removals and transfers
Cares for deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks
Embalming, including verifying identification of the deceased and obtaining authorization for embalming
Restoring, dressing, styling hair and/or applying cosmetics
Preparing cremated remains, including container selection, paperwork and identification procedures
Adheres to all applicable professional, municipal, state/provincial and federal licensing authority regulations
Promotes a safe work environment be being aware of and practicing universal precautions and adopting general principles of safe conduct
Assists with maintenance of preparation room and the facility
Receive caskets and other funeral home supplies
Performs additional duties as assigned