Licensed Embalmer

Forest Lawn is looking for a Licensed Embalmer to join the team of like-minded individuals who are talented, caring, and compassionate about this unique and noble profession. Our professionals are entrusted with delivering quality and ethical service while safeguarding the dignity of human remains. If you value integrity and honesty in your work and embrace a commitment to care for decedents, with the upmost respect and reverence, then you should apply for a position at Forest Lawn.

What You'll Be Doing

• Process and conduct proper case analysis on decedents.
• Conduct disinfection through external application of antiseptics and fluids.
• Embalm decedents with appropriate authorizations to ensure proper disinfectant preservation and appearance. Use all proper embalming instruments and machinery.
• Dress and apply cosmetics in accordance with the wishes of the client family; conduct restorative art as needed.
• Place decedent in casket using electric lift.
• Meet with client families and ensure their requests have been fulfilled regarding appearance, make adjustments as needed.
• Wrap and prepare un-embalmed remains for cremation or other dispositions.
• Conduct inspection to ensure decedent is suitable for final disposition in accordance with Forest Lawn policies and procedures.
• Place decedent in visitation room and set up complying with the client families' requests and religious traditions.
• Conduct first calls.
• Properly complete and maintain all necessary paperwork to comply with all applicable laws and Forest Lawn policies and procedures.
• Assist with the disinterment of human remains as requested.
• Stock and clean preparation room and cooling unit. Maintain the cleanliness of the mortuary building and restrooms when needed.
• Maintain jewelry log book, order supplies. May lead quality control meetings.
• Instruct and oversee the work of Apprentice Embalmers on cases and documentation.
• Maintain a safe work environment and abide by all safety standards. Attend all safety and SDS meetings. Wear proper clothing and equipment at all times.
• Maintain positive relationships with all Forest Lawn employees and foster a teamwork environment.
• Other duties as needed.
• Current valid California Embalmer License.
• Completed apprenticeship and licensed to perform duties as a Licensed Embalmer defined by the state of California.
• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school within Mortuary Science or Embalming.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Valid California Driver's License
• Ability to lift 100lbs.
• Able to work weekends, holidays, and extended hours.
• Able to work independently with little supervision.

Competitive Benefits

Forest Lawn takes pride in offering an excellent benefits package to our employees, which taken as a whole, leads our industry and is competitive with the benefits in just about any other industry.

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Drug Testing Policy

Prior to beginning employment, all job applicants who receive a job offer will be required to voluntarily submit to a drug screening test conducted by a laboratory designated by Forest Lawn. The drug screening method is a hair collection test that will detect the use of illegal drugs within the past 90 days. A positive drug test may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.

E-Verify Statement

Forest Lawn has registered to participate in the federal government's E-Verify program. With E-Verify we are able to confirm the employment authorization of all newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. With respect to new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with a new hire's completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification upon commencement of employment. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.

For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/e-verify-overview.

Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Forest Lawn will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Summary

Forest Lawn has always attracted unique and exceptional individuals; those who aren't satisfied with simply building a career, but want to go home at the end of the day knowing they've made a profound and positive difference in people's lives.