Apprentice Embalmer
Core
Apprentice embalmer preparing human remains for viewing, burial, and final disposition, performing embalmment, dressing, cosmetizing, and casketing while managing removals and phone traffic.
Role type
Apprentice embalmer (IC)
Builds
Funeral service operations (preparation, removals, identification)
Domain
Mortuary science / Funeral services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Embalmment, dressing, cosmetizing, casketing, removals, phone management, prioritization, MS Office, HMIS system
Preferred skills
Cypress College Mortuary Science Program graduate
Technologies
HMIS, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Embalm human remains, answer heavy phone traffic, prepare remains for viewing/burial, assist with dressing/cosmetizing/casketing, perform removals from places of death, maintain work environment, adhere to safety regulations
Seniority
Entry-level, apprentice