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Kentucky Mortuary Service
Embalmer
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What they do
A Funeral Director or Embalmer manages a funeral home business. Directs details of funerals and burials, provides services according to the cultural or religious preferences of families and files paperwork for death certificates. May perform or supervise embalming services to prepare bodies for burial.
$65,646 / year median in Kentucky
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Embalmer Kentucky Mortuary Service Lexington, KY Job Details Full-time $20 - $25 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Moving Restoration Driver's License Attention to detail Driving Embalming License Full Job Description Job Overview We are seeking a dependable and detail oriented Licensed Embalmer to join our mortuary service. This position is responsible for providing professional embalming, preparation, and related care while maintaining high standards of dignity, safety, and respect. Responsibilities Perform embalming preparation according to laws, regulations and professional standards Complete restorative art, cosmetics, dressing, casketing, and other preparations as needed Maintain accurate embalming reports, identification records, and required documentation Follow OSHA requirements and established infection control safety procedures Clean, disinfect, and maintain the prep room, instruments, equipment, and work areas Perform transfers, removals, and transportation of decedents Qualifications Current Embalmers license in good standing, or the ability to reciprocate Thorough knowledge of embalming practices, restorative techniques, and universal precautions Ability to work independently and manage multiple cases Valid drivers license Ability to safely lift and move decedents Willingness to work a flexible schedule when necessary We offer a professional working environment and the opportunity to join a team committed to providing reliable, dignified care to the families and funeral homes we serve.