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Embalmer roles qualify as H-1B visa 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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Hiring Salary: $4,067.28 – $5,517.39/Monthly
The Administrator of the Anatomical Bequest Program (ABP) is a licensed embalmer who plans, directs, and coordinates all arrangements associated with whole-body donation when a death has occurred. Specific tasks include functioning as a Funeral Director by contacting close relatives/associates of the deceased and removing, preparing, transporting, storing, using, and disposing of donors according to the University’s standards and applicable laws.
Responsibilities:
- Advises funeral service professionals (Embalmers) on aspects of entire body donation.
- Confers with donors: Sets up medical screenings and establishes authority of next of kin or power of attorney for legal authorization.
- Oversees aspects of labs for courses, crematory, and preparation facility.
- Prepares donors for storage; orders and pays for operating costs of preparation and transportation of donors.
- Offers counsel and comfort to bereaved families or friends. Displays respect for donors and donor families. Protects the rights and privacy of the deceased and next of kin.
- Consults with families or friends of the deceased to assist with post-mortem details, such as obituaries or plans for services.
- Maintains a donor file list; attains signed/approved forms of release, cremation, and disposition of the deceased and assists others with the preparation of legal forms (i.e., death certificate for donor).
- Manages personnel accountable for financial records, ordering merchandise, preparing accounts, and entering and tracking the transportation of the deceased.
- Establishes relationships with hospices, funeral homes, and other institutions of donor awareness.
- Develop and maintain relationships with organizations to increase donor awareness.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education: Associate’s Degree in Mortuary Science, Biology, or a closely related field of study. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
Experience: Four (4) years of related work experience; OR Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of related work experience; OR Certificate from an accredited College of Mortuary Science and four (4) years’ work-related experience. Ability to work with deceased bodies and grieving persons required. (Funeral service experience including, the preservation of the deceased and administrative experience as it pertains to legal forms, funeral service laws, shipping and receiving of the deceased, and overall funeral home management preferred).
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Funeral Director and Embalmer State of Tennessee licensure preferred. Licenses must be kept in good standing with the state board, which includes renewal fees and continuing education. (COPY OF LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Skill in embalming and working with all aspects of the human body.
- Ability to provide empathy when dealing with grieving families.
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
- Ability to learn FileMaker Pro database.
- Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally be required to work evenings and weekends. Must be available to be "on call" on a regular rotating schedule on weekends on a monthly basis.
Market Range: 11
Hiring Salary: $4,067.28 – $5,517.39/Monthly
The Administrator of the Anatomical Bequest Program (ABP) is a licensed embalmer who plans, directs, and coordinates all arrangements associated with whole-body donation when a death has occurred. Specific tasks include functioning as a Funeral Director by contacting close relatives/associates of the deceased and removing, preparing, transporting, storing, using, and disposing of donors according to the University’s standards and applicable laws.
Responsibilities:
- Advises funeral service professionals (Embalmers) on aspects of entire body donation.
- Confers with donors: Sets up medical screenings and establishes authority of next of kin or power of attorney for legal authorization.
- Oversees aspects of labs for courses, crematory, and preparation facility.
- Prepares donors for storage; orders and pays for operating costs of preparation and transportation of donors.
- Offers counsel and comfort to bereaved families or friends. Displays respect for donors and donor families. Protects the rights and privacy of the deceased and next of kin.
- Consults with families or friends of the deceased to assist with post-mortem details, such as obituaries or plans for services.
- Maintains a donor file list; attains signed/approved forms of release, cremation, and disposition of the deceased and assists others with the preparation of legal forms (i.e., death certificate for donor).
- Manages personnel accountable for financial records, ordering merchandise, preparing accounts, and entering and tracking the transportation of the deceased.
- Establishes relationships with hospices, funeral homes, and other institutions of donor awareness.
- Develop and maintain relationships with organizations to increase donor awareness.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education: Associate’s Degree in Mortuary Science, Biology, or a closely related field of study. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
Experience: Four (4) years of related work experience; OR Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of related work experience; OR Certificate from an accredited College of Mortuary Science and four (4) years’ work-related experience. Ability to work with deceased bodies and grieving persons required. (Funeral service experience including, the preservation of the deceased and administrative experience as it pertains to legal forms, funeral service laws, shipping and receiving of the deceased, and overall funeral home management preferred).
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Funeral Director and Embalmer State of Tennessee licensure preferred. Licenses must be kept in good standing with the state board, which includes renewal fees and continuing education. (COPY OF LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Skill in embalming and working with all aspects of the human body.
- Ability to provide empathy when dealing with grieving families.
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
- Ability to learn FileMaker Pro database.
- Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally be required to work evenings and weekends. Must be available to be "on call" on a regular rotating schedule on weekends on a monthly basis.
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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.
H-1B Visa Embalmer: 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.