Licensed Embalmer

Forest Lawn is looking for a Licensed Embalmer to join a team of like\-minded individuals who are talented, caring, and compassionate about this unique and noble profession. Our professionals are entrusted with delivering quality and ethical service while safeguarding the dignity of human remains. If you value integrity and honesty in your work and embrace a commitment to caring for decedents with the utmost respect and reverence, then you should apply for a position at Forest Lawn.

**What You'll Be Doing**

* Responsible for various duties, including embalming, dressing, and applying cosmetics.
* Meet with families for cosmetic interviews and adjustments and complete the necessary paperwork.
* Uphold Forest Lawn’s quality and ethical service standards while safeguarding the dignity of human remains.

Current valid California Embalmer License.

* Completed an apprenticeship and licensed to perform duties as a Licensed Embalmer as defined by the State of California.
* Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two\-year college or technical school in Mortuary Science or Embalming.
* Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
* Valid California Driver’s License, including state\-required levels of active auto insurance.
* Ability to lift 100 lbs.
* Ability to work weekends, holidays, and extended hours.
* Ability to work independently with little supervision.

**Competitive Benefits**

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.

Click here to learn more about our benefit offerings.

**Drug Testing Policy**

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.

**E\-Verify Statement**

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. E\-Verify is not used as a tool to pre\-screen candidates.

For up\-to\-date information on E\-Verify, go to https://www.e\-verify.gov/employees/e\-verify\-overview.

**Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance**

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.

**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.