H-1B Visa Embalmer Jobs
Embalmer roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations when the position requires a degree in mortuary science or a directly related field. Funeral homes and mortuary chains that file Labor Condition Applications with DOL can sponsor H-1B workers, though most operate as small businesses, so targeting multi-location operators improves your odds.
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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
Location: US-VA - Virginia Beach
Postal Code: 23462
Category (Portal Searching): Operations
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
Location: US-VA - Virginia Beach
Postal Code: 23462
Category (Portal Searching): Operations
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Embalmer
Verify your mortuary science credentials early
State licensure requirements vary, and USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree directly relates to the embalmer role. Confirm your mortuary science diploma and any state board exam results are translated, notarized, and ready before you apply.
Target multi-location funeral service operators
Independent funeral homes rarely have HR infrastructure to file H-1B petitions. Large regional or national mortuary chains with dedicated legal teams are far more likely to have filed LCAs and managed H-1B sponsorships before.
Search LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter embalmer roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications, so you're applying only to funeral service companies with a documented H-1B sponsorship track record.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for embalmers in your target metropolitan area. Your offered salary must meet that threshold for DOL to certify the LCA, so verify this before the offer stage.
Clarify your state license transfer timeline with the employer
USCIS requires you to be eligible to perform the job at the time of filing. If your embalmer license isn't yet transferred to the new state, work with the employer to time the I-129 petition filing around your licensure status.
Request premium processing for time-sensitive start dates
Standard H-1B adjudication can run several months. If your embalmer role has a hard start date tied to a licensing window or a funeral home's staffing need, ask your employer to file Form I-907 for premium processing through USCIS.
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Find Embalmer JobsEmbalmer H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an embalmer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, if the employer requires a bachelor's degree or higher in mortuary science or a directly related field as a standard condition for the position. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field, or that treat a degree as preferred rather than required, are harder to support. The job description and employer's hiring practices need to demonstrate the degree requirement is genuine and field-specific.
How do I find funeral homes and mortuaries that sponsor H-1B visas?
Most independent funeral homes don't have experience sponsoring H-1B workers, but multi-location mortuary chains and large funeral service companies do. Migrate Mate lets you filter embalmer roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications with DOL, so you can focus your applications on companies with a verified H-1B filing history rather than guessing.
Does my state embalmer license affect the H-1B filing?
Yes. USCIS requires that you meet all state licensure requirements to legally perform the job at the time of filing. If you're relocating from another state and your license isn't yet transferred, the employer may need to delay filing the I-129 petition until your license is active in the new state, or file with a clear plan for how you'll obtain licensure before the start date.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change employers within funeral services?
Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new employer once they file an I-129 petition on your behalf, as long as you've been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days and the new role is in a specialty occupation. The new employer must file a new LCA with DOL and a transfer petition with USCIS before your start date at the new funeral home or mortuary chain.
Can my employer sponsor me for a green card while I'm on H-1B as an embalmer?
Yes, but the process for most embalmer roles would likely go through PERM labor certification, where the employer advertises the position to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. Because embalmer roles require specific state licensure and a mortuary science degree, the PERM audit documentation needs to reflect those requirements accurately. H-1B status allows you to remain employed while the green card process proceeds.
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