Embalmer
Whittier, CA · On-site
$26 - $36/hr
Professional Services is looking for a proficient Embalmer to answer heavy phone traffic, embalm human remains, assist in dressing, cosmetizing and casketing remains, making removals from places of ...
Embalmer
Whittier, CA · On-site
$26 - $36/hr
Professional Services is looking for a proficient Embalmer to answer heavy phone traffic, embalm human remains, assist in dressing, cosmetizing and casketing remains, making removals from places of ...
Embalmer
$26 - $36/hr
Professional Services is looking for a proficient Embalmer to answer heavy phone traffic, embalm human remains, assist in dressing, cosmetizing and casketing remains, making removals from places of ...
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Embalmer
$26 - $36/hr
Professional Services is looking for a proficient Embalmer to answer heavy phone traffic, embalm human remains, assist in dressing, cosmetizing and casketing remains, making removals from places of ...
Embalmer
Whittier, CA · On-site
$26 - $36/hr
Professional Services is looking for a proficient Embalmer to answer heavy phone traffic, embalm human remains, assist in dressing, cosmetizing and casketing remains, making removals from places of ...
Embalmer
Whittier, CA · On-site
$26 - $36/hr
Professional Services is looking for a proficient Embalmer to answer heavy phone traffic, embalm human remains, assist in dressing, cosmetizing and casketing remains, making removals from places of ...
Embalmer
Whittier, CA · On-site
$26 - $36/hr
Professional Services is looking for a proficient Embalmer to answer heavy phone traffic, embalm human remains, assist in dressing, cosmetizing and casketing remains, making removals from places of ...
Embalmer
Whittier, CA · On-site
$26 - $36/hr
Professional Services is looking for a proficient Embalmer to answer heavy phone traffic, embalm human remains, assist in dressing, cosmetizing and casketing remains, making removals from places of ...
Embalmer
Whittier, CA · On-site
$26 - $36/hr
Professional Services is looking for a proficient Embalmer to answer heavy phone traffic, embalm human remains, assist in dressing, cosmetizing and casketing remains, making removals from places of ...
Embalmer
Whittier, CA · On-site
$26 - $36/hr
Professional Services is looking for a proficient Embalmer to answer heavy phone traffic, embalm human remains, assist in dressing, cosmetizing and casketing remains, making removals from places of ...
Embalmer
Whittier, CA · On-site
$26 - $36/hr
Professional Services is looking for a proficient Embalmer to answer heavy phone traffic, embalm human remains, assist in dressing, cosmetizing and casketing remains, making removals from places of ...
Embalmer
Whittier, CA · On-site
$26 - $36/hr
Professional Services is looking for a proficient Embalmer to answer heavy phone traffic, embalm human remains, assist in dressing, cosmetizing and casketing remains, making removals from places of ...
Embalmer
$26 - $36/hr
Professional Services is looking for a proficient Embalmer to answer heavy phone traffic, embalm human remains, assist in dressing, cosmetizing and casketing remains, making removals from places of ...
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Embalmer
$26 - $36/hr
Professional Services is looking for a proficient Embalmer to answer heavy phone traffic, embalm human remains, assist in dressing, cosmetizing and casketing remains, making removals from places of ...
Embalmer
$26 - $36/hr
Professional Services is looking for a proficient Embalmer to answer heavy phone traffic, embalm human remains, assist in dressing, cosmetizing and casketing remains, making removals from places of ...
Quick apply
Embalmer
$26 - $36/hr
Professional Services is looking for a proficient Embalmer to answer heavy phone traffic, embalm human remains, assist in dressing, cosmetizing and casketing remains, making removals from places of ...
Embalmer
Whittier, CA · On-site
$26 - $36/hr
Professional Services is looking for a proficient Embalmer to answer heavy phone traffic, embalm human remains, assist in dressing, cosmetizing and casketing remains, making removals from places of ...
Embalmer
Whittier, CA · On-site
$26 - $36/hr
Professional Services is looking for a proficient Embalmer to answer heavy phone traffic, embalm human remains, assist in dressing, cosmetizing and casketing remains, making removals from places of ...
Mortician
Fresno, CA · On-site
In your job, you may expect to: * Assist in recovery, identification and inspection of remains ... Must hold a license as a funeral director and embalmer in one of the 50 states WORK ENVIRONMENT ...
Mortician
Fresno, CA · On-site
In your job, you may expect to: * Assist in recovery, identification and inspection of remains ... Must hold a license as a funeral director and embalmer in one of the 50 states WORK ENVIRONMENT ...
Mortician
Bakersfield, CA · On-site
In your job, you may expect to: * Assist in recovery, identification and inspection of remains ... Must hold a license as a funeral director and embalmer in one of the 50 states WORK ENVIRONMENT ...
Mortician
Bakersfield, CA · On-site
In your job, you may expect to: * Assist in recovery, identification and inspection of remains ... Must hold a license as a funeral director and embalmer in one of the 50 states WORK ENVIRONMENT ...
Mortician
San Luis Obispo, CA · On-site
In your job, you may expect to: * Assist in recovery, identification and inspection of remains ... Must hold a license as a funeral director and embalmer in one of the 50 states WORK ENVIRONMENT ...
Mortician
San Luis Obispo, CA · On-site
In your job, you may expect to: * Assist in recovery, identification and inspection of remains ... Must hold a license as a funeral director and embalmer in one of the 50 states WORK ENVIRONMENT ...
Mortician
Stockton, CA · On-site
In your job, you may expect to: * Assist in recovery, identification and inspection of remains ... Must hold a license as a funeral director and embalmer in one of the 50 states WORK ENVIRONMENT ...
Mortician
Stockton, CA · On-site
In your job, you may expect to: * Assist in recovery, identification and inspection of remains ... Must hold a license as a funeral director and embalmer in one of the 50 states WORK ENVIRONMENT ...
In your job, you may expect to: * Assist in recovery, identification and inspection of remains ... Must hold a license as a funeral director and embalmer in one of the 50 states WORK ENVIRONMENT ...
In your job, you may expect to: * Assist in recovery, identification and inspection of remains ... Must hold a license as a funeral director and embalmer in one of the 50 states WORK ENVIRONMENT ...
Mortician
Northridge, CA · On-site
In your job, you may expect to: * Assist in recovery, identification and inspection of remains ... Must hold a license as a funeral director and embalmer in one of the 50 states WORK ENVIRONMENT ...
Mortician
Northridge, CA · On-site
In your job, you may expect to: * Assist in recovery, identification and inspection of remains ... Must hold a license as a funeral director and embalmer in one of the 50 states WORK ENVIRONMENT ...
In your job, you may expect to: * Assist in recovery, identification and inspection of remains ... Must hold a license as a funeral director and embalmer in one of the 50 states WORK ENVIRONMENT ...
In your job, you may expect to: * Assist in recovery, identification and inspection of remains ... Must hold a license as a funeral director and embalmer in one of the 50 states WORK ENVIRONMENT ...
Mortician
Sacramento, CA · On-site
In your job, you may expect to: * Assist in recovery, identification and inspection of remains ... Must hold a license as a funeral director and embalmer in one of the 50 states WORK ENVIRONMENT ...
Mortician
Sacramento, CA · On-site
In your job, you may expect to: * Assist in recovery, identification and inspection of remains ... Must hold a license as a funeral director and embalmer in one of the 50 states WORK ENVIRONMENT ...
Mortician
San Jose, CA · On-site
In your job, you may expect to: * Assist in recovery, identification and inspection of remains ... Must hold a license as a funeral director and embalmer in one of the 50 states WORK ENVIRONMENT ...
Mortician
San Jose, CA · On-site
In your job, you may expect to: * Assist in recovery, identification and inspection of remains ... Must hold a license as a funeral director and embalmer in one of the 50 states WORK ENVIRONMENT ...
In your job, you may expect to: * Assist in recovery, identification and inspection of remains ... Must hold a license as a funeral director and embalmer in one of the 50 states WORK ENVIRONMENT ...
In your job, you may expect to: * Assist in recovery, identification and inspection of remains ... Must hold a license as a funeral director and embalmer in one of the 50 states WORK ENVIRONMENT ...
Assistant Embalmer information
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$12.10 - $13.37
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How much do assistant embalmer jobs pay per hour?
As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant embalmer in California is $18.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.15 and $20.87 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What does an assistant embalmer do?
A typical day for an Assistant Embalmer involves preparing bodies for viewings or funerals under the supervision of a licensed embalmer, which includes tasks such as disinfecting, washing, dressing, and transporting remains. You may also assist with documentation, maintain equipment, and ensure all procedures follow health and legal guidelines. The role often requires close collaboration with funeral directors, embalmers, and other staff to support the funeral home’s operations. While the work can be physically and emotionally demanding, it is also highly rewarding for those passionate about providing dignified care to families during a difficult time.
What is an assistant embalmer?
An Assistant Embalmer supports licensed embalmers in preparing deceased individuals for burial or cremation. Their duties include sanitizing and dressing bodies, setting facial features, assisting with embalming procedures, and maintaining embalming equipment and workspaces. They may also help with administrative tasks and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. This role requires attention to detail, compassion, and knowledge of mortuary practices.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the assistant embalmer position, and why are they important?
To thrive as an Assistant Embalmer, you need a basic understanding of human anatomy, sanitary procedures, and proper handling of chemicals, often gained through on-the-job training or a relevant certification. Familiarity with embalming equipment, safety gear, and regulatory compliance (such as OSHA or state licensing) is important for daily operations. Attention to detail, strong teamwork, and compassion are crucial soft skills in this sensitive field. These competencies help ensure safe, respectful preparation of decedents and support smooth collaboration within funeral service teams.
How do you become an assistant embalmer?
To become an assistant embalmer, individuals typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and complete a state-approved apprenticeship or training program in embalming. Certification or licensing requirements vary by state and often involve passing an exam, gaining practical experience, and demonstrating knowledge of embalming techniques and safety procedures.
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$26 - $36/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement
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Job description
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Professional Services is looking for a proficient Embalmer to answer heavy phone traffic, embalm human remains, assist in dressing, cosmetizing and casketing remains, making removals from places of death, maintaining a neat and clean work environment and other duties as assigned.
Essential Job Functions: Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
Special Skills:
Specific Job Requirements:
Physical Requirements:
Includes but not limited to standing for long periods of time, occasionally may lift weight of up to 50lbs. Must be able to work every day around human remains and be able to tolerate odors and fumes from both the human remains and chemicals (such as formaldehyde, embalming fluid, cauterizing chemicals, and body fluids); odors, fumes, and dusting powders may cause discomfort and/or irritation to eyes and respiratory passages. Must be able to lift, carry, push or pull up to twenty (20) to thirty (30) bodies/caskets per day, weighing from 70lbs to 300lbs into and out of refrigerated storage; must have good driving record and be able to drive Company vehicles as needed; must be able to physically and emotionally handle the requirements of constantly being around and moving human remains in a temperature controlled environment. Must constantly think about and comply with health and safety regulations, and practice good hygiene. Hazard exposure: to human diseases, chemicals, sharps, and occasional low-level radioactivity (resulting from medical tests on bodies).
This is a rotating four (4) days on, four (4) days off schedule:
1:30pm - 12:00am
Compensation:
$26.00/hr - $36.00/hr
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
Benefits (dependent upon eligibility):
Medical*Dental*Vision*Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)*Health Savings Account with Company Contribution*Sick Leave*Short-Term Disability*Long-Term Disability*Life Insurance*Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance*Dependent Life Insurance*SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match*Employee Assistance Program
Rose Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company's hiring procedures do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual-orientation, veteran's status or disability, or any other legally protected status.
SCI Shared Resources, LLC is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. On request, we will seek to provide appropriate accessibility options to all applicants with disabilities.
As part of your pre-employment background check, your criminal conviction history will be verified given that this role requires the following material job duties: Working around and/or handling deceased and working around families and colleagues. Convictions creating a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with the identified job duties may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
Postal Code: 90601
Category (Portal Searching): Operations
Job Location: US-CA - Whittier
Professional Services is looking for a proficient Embalmer to answer heavy phone traffic, embalm human remains, assist in dressing, cosmetizing and casketing remains, making removals from places of death, maintaining a neat and clean work environment and other duties as assigned.
Essential Job Functions: Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Embalm human remains following mortuary standard preservation.
- Professionally and courteously answer our heavy phone traffic.
- Continuously put our mission, vision and values into practice.
- Maintain positive, respectful and professional working relationships with co-workers, cross-functional departments and all Rose Hills associates.
- Maintain a respectful work environment and positive working relationships with our third party removal companies, Hospital, Convalescent staff & Coroners Offices.
- Demonstrate willingness to help others.
- Complete death calls and perform removals from places of death.
- Strictly adhere to our attendance policy.
- Carry out all responsibilities following our company policies, procedures, rules, and controls.
- Abide by our company dress code and any department requests regarding work attire.
- Adhere to safety rules and funeral service industry regulations.
- Promptly report unsafe practices to management.
- Keep management promptly and fully informed of all issues, matters of significance, and take prompt corrective action where necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned or directed by management.
- Prepare human remains for viewing, burial and other final disposition.
- Ability to dress, cosmetize and casket human remains.
- Abide by established company policies, procedures, and controls.
- Assist with and or moving supplies upstairs and maintaining supply levels.
- Any other duties as assigned or directed by management.
Special Skills:
- Must have the ability to professionally, efficiently and accurately complete tasks in an environment where constant interruptions occur.
- Communicate persuasively with co-workers, management team and customers, to gain cooperation; use persistence, finesse, and tact.
- Anticipate the needs of our department and recommend solutions.
- Have good written and oral communication skills.
- Know how to prioritize.
- Be accessible and approachable.
- Be self-motivated and adaptable to change.
- Detail orientated.
- Understand the importance of continuous learning.
- MS Office Software: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Be familiar with HMIS program
Specific Job Requirements:
- Must possess a valid Embalmer's license with the State of California.
- Must possess a valid California Driver's License
- Documentation of HBV vaccination record, agree to take HBV vaccination or sign a HBV informed consent/ refusal form
Physical Requirements:
Includes but not limited to standing for long periods of time, occasionally may lift weight of up to 50lbs. Must be able to work every day around human remains and be able to tolerate odors and fumes from both the human remains and chemicals (such as formaldehyde, embalming fluid, cauterizing chemicals, and body fluids); odors, fumes, and dusting powders may cause discomfort and/or irritation to eyes and respiratory passages. Must be able to lift, carry, push or pull up to twenty (20) to thirty (30) bodies/caskets per day, weighing from 70lbs to 300lbs into and out of refrigerated storage; must have good driving record and be able to drive Company vehicles as needed; must be able to physically and emotionally handle the requirements of constantly being around and moving human remains in a temperature controlled environment. Must constantly think about and comply with health and safety regulations, and practice good hygiene. Hazard exposure: to human diseases, chemicals, sharps, and occasional low-level radioactivity (resulting from medical tests on bodies).
This is a rotating four (4) days on, four (4) days off schedule:
1:30pm - 12:00am
Compensation:
$26.00/hr - $36.00/hr
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
Benefits (dependent upon eligibility):
Medical*Dental*Vision*Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)*Health Savings Account with Company Contribution*Sick Leave*Short-Term Disability*Long-Term Disability*Life Insurance*Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance*Dependent Life Insurance*SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match*Employee Assistance Program
Rose Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company's hiring procedures do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual-orientation, veteran's status or disability, or any other legally protected status.
SCI Shared Resources, LLC is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. On request, we will seek to provide appropriate accessibility options to all applicants with disabilities.
As part of your pre-employment background check, your criminal conviction history will be verified given that this role requires the following material job duties: Working around and/or handling deceased and working around families and colleagues. Convictions creating a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with the identified job duties may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
Postal Code: 90601
Category (Portal Searching): Operations
Job Location: US-CA - Whittier
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