Licensed Embalmer

Brief Description

At Forest Lawn, the role of the Licensed Embalmer (+2 yrs) is an integral part of the organization's operations in serving client families with the utmost care, compassion, and dignity. This role in responsible for the preparation of decedents for interment or cremation and performs embalming, dressing, casketing, cosmetics, and mortuary related duties.

• Conduct case analysis on loved ones who come into Forest Lawn’s care.
• Perform disinfection through external application of antiseptics and fluids.
• Embalm with appropriate authorizations to ensure proper disinfection, preservation and appearance. Use all proper embalming instruments and machinery.
• Dress and apply cosmetics in accordance with the wishes of the family; conduct restorative art as needed.
• Casket placement with proper procedures.
• Meet with client families to ensure satisfaction and make adjustments as requested and necessary.
• Make proper inspections to ensure final disposition in accordance with Forest Lawn policies and procedures.
• Prepare visitation room set up to comply with the client family’s wishes.
• Conduct first calls as needed.
• Properly complete and maintain all necessary paperwork to comply with all applicable laws and Forest Lawn policies and procedures.
• 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, host/lead the quality control meetings
• Instruct and oversee work of Apprentice Embalmer. Provide training and mentorship.
• 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.
• Licensed to perform duties as a Licensed Embalmer defined by the state of California for over 2 years.
• Able to carry an apprentice. Experience with carrying an apprentice is a plus.
• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school within Mortuary Science
• Valid California Driver’s License.
• Ability to lift 100lbs.
• Able to work weekends, holidays, and extended hours.
• Able to work independently with little supervision.

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.  to learn more about our benefit offerings.

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.

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.

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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.

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.