Mortician

Job Purpose :

Preparation of the Deceased:

• Perform embalming procedures to preserve and sanitize the body for viewing or burial. This includes the proper use of chemicals and equipment for disinfection and preservation.
• Bathe dress and cosmetically prepare the deceased according to family requests or standard funeral procedures.
• Restore the body when necessary including repairing any damage or trauma such as facial reconstruction or other modifications for viewing purposes.
• Place the body in a casket ensuring proper positioning and presentation for the familys viewing. This includes setting up the viewing environment (e.g. appropriate lighting flowers etc.).

Funeral Planning and Arrangements:

• Meet with the family to discuss funeral arrangements gathering personal preferences for the service burial cremation or memorial options.
• Plan and coordinate all aspects of funeral services including selecting a casket urn and service location as well as liaising with clergy celebrants and other service providers.
• Assist families with all necessary documentation including death certificates permits for cremation or burial and insurance claims.
• Ensure that the funeral or memorial service is tailored to the familys needs whether it be religious cultural or personal preferences.

Administrative Duties:

• Maintain accurate records of services provided including embalming logs cremation records and payment receipts.
• Ensure that all services comply with relevant state and local laws health regulations and funeral industry standards.
• Oversee the billing process for services rendered manage accounts receivable and provide cost estimates to families. This also involves maintaining confidentiality of financial information.

Cremation and Burial Services:

• For cremation services manage the process from obtaining the proper consents to ensuring the safe and respectful handling of the remains.
• Coordinate all aspects of burial services including gravesite preparation transportation of the deceased and the scheduling of burial services with cemetery representatives.
• Ensure the respectful and safe transport of bodies to and from the funeral home mortuary and service locations.

Grief Support and Family Liaison:

• Serve as a compassionate point of contact for grieving families providing emotional support and ensuring they understand each step of the process.
• Offer grief counseling referrals provide memorial items (e.g. certificates mementos) and assist with afterservice needs.
• Act as an intermediary between the family and other service providers (e.g. clergy florists transportation services) to ensure a seamless funeral experience.

Facility Maintenance:

• Maintain a clean organized and respectful environment in all funeral home facilities including mortuary spaces preparation rooms and public areas.
• Ensure that all tools and equipment used for embalming preparation and transport are in proper working order and maintained according to safety standards.
• Order and maintain necessary supplies such as embalming fluids caskets urns and other funeralrelated materials.

OnCall Duties:

• Be available for emergency response situations including death notifications or latenight calls. May require working irregular hours weekends and holidays.
• Maintain licensure and certification which may include continuing education courses in mortuary science embalming and funeral service regulations.
• Stay informed about emerging trends in funeral services cremation technologies grief counseling and other related areas to offer the best service to families.

Qualifications :

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in a related field

Professional Requirements:

• Relevant professional certifications

Experience Requirements:

• 35 years proven experience in performing embalming procedures independently.
• Experience in conducting funeral services and interacting with families.
• Experience with managing funeral arrangements including transportation and cremation.

Knowledge Requirements:

• Comprehensive knowledge of human anatomy physiology and pathology.
• Understanding of chemistry microbiology and other relevant sciences related to embalming and restoration.
• Indepth knowledge of embalming techniques restoration procedures and funeral service laws and regulations.
• Understanding of grief and bereavement and the ability to provide emotional support to families.
• Understanding of legal and ethical issues related to funeral service.

Skill Requirements:

• Technical Skills
• Communication Skills
• Compassion and Empathy
• Professionalism
• Physical Stamina
• Attention to Detail
• Organizational Skills

Personal Abilities:

• Professional attitude towards work.
• Shares the AMCEs vision.
• Proactive and organized.
• Has personal and professional credibility and commands the respect of colleagues and peers. 
• Supportive and approachable and capable of inspiring confidence in staff members.
• Ability to adapt accordingly.
• High levels of honesty and integrity.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime