Licensed Embalmer

About the role

Forest Lawn is seeking a Licensed Embalmer to join a team of talented, compassionate professionals dedicated to this unique and meaningful profession. Our Embalmers are entrusted with providing quality, ethical care while preserving the dignity and respect of every decedent. If you value integrity, professionalism, and compassion, and are committed to caring for decedents with the utmost respect and reverence, we invite you to explore a career with Forest Lawn.

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.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze cases to determine the appropriate preparation and care required for each decedent.
• Perform disinfection procedures using external applications of antiseptics and fluids.
• Embalm decedents with the appropriate authorizations, ensuring proper disinfection, preservation, and presentation while utilizing appropriate embalming instruments and equipment.
• Dress decedents and apply cosmetics according to the wishes of the client family.
• Perform restorative art and other restorative procedures as needed.
• Safely place decedents in caskets using an electric lift.
• Meet with client families to ensure their requests regarding the decedent’s appearance have been fulfilled and make adjustments as needed.
• Wrap and prepare un-embalmed remains for cremation or other final dispositions.
• Inspect and evaluate decedents to ensure they are properly prepared and suitable for final disposition in accordance with Forest Lawn policies and procedures.
• Prepare and place decedents in visitation rooms, ensuring arrangements reflect client family requests and applicable religious or cultural traditions.
• Conduct first calls and assist with the transfer of decedents as needed.
• Complete and maintain all required documentation in compliance with applicable laws and Forest Lawn policies and procedures.
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