Licensed Embalmer (Technical Operations / Back of House)

NorthwestPosted Jul 23, 2026

Job description

Description Location: Greenville, SC Job Type: Full-Time Shift / Schedule: Four-week rotating schedule; Every other weekend plus additional weekdays off About the Role We are seeking a precise, dedicated, and highly skilled Licensed Embalmer to focus primarily on technical work in the preparation room and back-of-house logistics.

In this role, you will play a vital behind-the-scenes part in serving our families by ensuring every decedent is cared for with the highest level of dignity, reverence, and technical excellence. This is a primarily back-of-house position with limited funeral arrangement or service-directing responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate conditions, determine protocols, and perform high-standard embalming, bathing, feature setting, shaving, and restorative art procedures. Dressing & Cosmetology: Execute final preparation, dressing, cosmetology, and casketing of the deceased to exact family expectations and professional standards. Removals & First Calls: Respond to removal assignments as needed; safely transport deceased individuals from residences, medical facilities, and institutions back to the care facility.

Safety & Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to OSHA, DHEC, and company health/safety standards. Sanitation & Maintenance: Maintain pristine sanitation standards across all preparation rooms, equipment, and work areas. Ensure hazardous materials are handled and disposed of per biohazard guidelines. Documentation: Complete precise Embalming Case Reports, body instruction sheets, and identification tracking (ankle bracelets) immediately following care.

Physical & Environmental Requirements Physical Effort: Ability to frequently lift/carry up to 100 lbs and push/pull up to 300 lbs with assistance/equipment. Environment: Comfortable working in a technical clinical environment with regular exposure to biological materials, chemical solutions, and protective equipment. Stamina: Ability to handle tasks requiring standing, reaching, bending, and fine manual dexterity for extended periods.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage Retirement Plan / 401(k) Paid Time Off (PTO) Professional Development & Continuous Education Support Requirements Qualifications & Requirements Licensure: Valid South Carolina Embalmer License (or ability to reciprocate). Driver’s License: Valid Driver’s License with an insurable driving record.

Communication Skills: Clear written and verbal communication for coordinating with internal care teams, coroners, and facility staff. Ethical Commitment: Absolute commitment to confidentiality, moral standards, and treating all decedents with deep respect and reverence.

Description copied from Thomas McAfee Funeral Home's careers page. Read the full posting before you apply.

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