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Smith & Williams Funeral Home/Kempsville

Embalmer

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Virginia Beach, VA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/13/2026

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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.

$72,778 / year median in Virginia

+15% projected growth

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Job Description

Embalmer Smith & Williams Funeral Home/Kempsville - 3.0 Virginia Beach, VA Job Details Full-time 1 hour ago Qualifications Computer operation Word processing High school diploma or GED Driver's License Desktop applications Productivity software Mortician License Embalming License Full Job Description Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Performs all embalming activities of the deceased correctly and respectfully.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Cares for deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks which include: verifying identification and embalming authorization; performing restorations; completing removals and transfers; dressing, styling hair and or applying cosmetics, and; any other preparation required for human remains Adheres to all applicable professional, municipal, state/provincial and federal licensing authority regulations Assists with maintenance of preparation room and the facility Cleans soiled equipment and hazardous material spills Ensures hazardous materials and spills are handled in accordance with the Material Data Safety Sheets Assists with chemical and supply inventory Receives caskets and other funeral home supplies Promotes a safe work environment by being aware of and practicing universal precautions and adopting general principles of safe conduct

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education High school diploma or equivalent Graduation from accredited mortuary college or other degree as required by state/province law Experience Embalmer, Apprentice experience as required by state/provincial law 2 years of experience in a 200-call minimum/year funeral firm embalming facility preferred Licenses Must meet all licensing requirements in applicable state/province as required by law and as prescribed by each state board Current state/province issued driver's license Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Acceptable driving record Ability to lift over 75 pounds Knowledge of computers and some software including MS Office products required High level of compassion and integrity Good communication skills Problem solving skills

Postal Code:

23462 Category (Portal Searching):

Operations Job Location:

US-VA - Virginia Beach