Work Study Student

Forest Lawn Memorial Parks and Mortuaries · Glendale, CA · Today

EducationPart-time

About the role

The Work Study Program at Forest Lawn provides Mortuary Science students with practical experience in the funeral industry. The primary goal is to prepare students for successful careers in the field.

Responsibilities

Conduct Religious Services, Military Services, Visitation, and Vigils
Greet and usher families, distribute prayer cards and memory folders
Manage traffic control and casket bearing
Transfer remains and arrange services
Handle death certificates and interment permits
Create and manage memory folders and prayer cards
Work with government agencies and families
Observe and assist in memorial counseling meetings
Assist with mortuary first calls and notifications
Dress, casket, and cosmetize remains
Set up visitation rooms
Review mortuary-related paperwork
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Currently enrolled and attending the Mortuary Science program
A minimum GPA of 2.0 and good academic standing
Ability to lift up to 80 lbs
Valid California Driver’s License

Benefits

Forest Lawn offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

Details on benefits can be found here

Drug Testing Policy

All job applicants who receive a job offer must undergo a voluntary drug screening test conducted by a designated laboratory. The drug screening method is a hair collection test that detects drug use within the past 90 days. A positive test may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.

E-Verify Statement

Forest Lawn participates in the federal government's E-Verify program to confirm the employment authorization of all newly hired employees. The E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the completion of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, upon commencement of employment.

Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Forest Lawn considers all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.