Embalmer Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Embalmer roles qualify for H-1B visa and O-1 visa sponsorship when the position requires a mortuary science degree and state licensure. Funeral homes and mortuary chains actively file LCAs through DOL, making sponsored placements achievable for credentialed candidates. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Professional Services is looking for a proficient Embalmer to answer heavy phone traffic, embalm human remains, assist in dressing, cosmetizing and casketing remains, making removals from places of death, maintaining a neat and clean work environment and other duties as assigned.
Essential Job Functions: Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Embalm human remains following mortuary standard preservation.
- Professionally and courteously answer our heavy phone traffic.
- Continuously put our mission, vision and values into practice.
- Maintain positive, respectful and professional working relationships with co-workers, cross-functional departments and all Rose Hills associates.
- Maintain a respectful work environment and positive working relationships with our third party removal companies, Hospital, Convalescent staff & Coroners Offices.
- Demonstrate willingness to help others.
- Complete death calls and perform removals from places of death.
- Strictly adhere to our attendance policy.
- Carry out all responsibilities following our company policies, procedures, rules, and controls.
- Abide by our company dress code and any department requests regarding work attire.
- Adhere to safety rules and funeral service industry regulations.
- Promptly report unsafe practices to management.
- Keep management promptly and fully informed of all issues, matters of significance, and take prompt corrective action where necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned or directed by management.
- Prepare human remains for viewing, burial and other final disposition.
- Ability to dress, cosmetize and casket human remains.
- Abide by established company policies, procedures, and controls.
- Assist with and or moving supplies upstairs and maintaining supply levels.
- Any other duties as assigned or directed by management.
Special Skills:
- Must have the ability to professionally, efficiently and accurately complete tasks in an environment where constant interruptions occur.
- Communicate persuasively with co-workers, management team and customers, to gain cooperation; use persistence, finesse, and tact.
- Anticipate the needs of our department and recommend solutions.
- Have good written and oral communication skills.
- Know how to prioritize.
- Be accessible and approachable.
- Be self-motivated and adaptable to change.
- Detail orientated.
- Understand the importance of continuous learning.
- MS Office Software: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Be familiar with HMIS program
Specific Job Requirements:
- Must possess a valid Embalmer’s license with the State of California.
- Must possess a valid California Driver’s License
- Documentation of HBV vaccination record, agree to take HBV vaccination or sign a HBV informed consent/ refusal form
Physical Requirements:
Includes but not limited to standing for long periods of time, occasionally may lift weight of up to 50lbs. Must be able to work every day around human remains and be able to tolerate odors and fumes from both the human remains and chemicals (such as formaldehyde, embalming fluid, cauterizing chemicals, and body fluids); odors, fumes, and dusting powders may cause discomfort and/or irritation to eyes and respiratory passages. Must be able to lift, carry, push or pull up to twenty (20) to thirty (30) bodies/caskets per day, weighing from 70lbs to 300lbs into and out of refrigerated storage; must have good driving record and be able to drive Company vehicles as needed; must be able to physically and emotionally handle the requirements of constantly being around and moving human remains in a temperature controlled environment. Must constantly think about and comply with health and safety regulations, and practice good hygiene. Hazard exposure: to human diseases, chemicals, sharps, and occasional low-level radioactivity (resulting from medical tests on bodies).
This is a rotating four (4) days on, four (4) days off schedule:
7:00am – 5:30pm
Compensation:
$26.00/hr – $36.00/hr
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
Benefits (dependent upon eligibility):
Medical*Dental*Vision*Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)*Health Savings Account with Company Contribution*Sick Leave*Short-Term Disability*Long-Term Disability*Life Insurance*Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance*Dependent Life Insurance*SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match*Employee Assistance Program
Rose Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company’s hiring procedures do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual-orientation, veteran’s status or disability, or any other legally protected status.
SCI Shared Resources, LLC is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. On request, we will seek to provide appropriate accessibility options to all applicants with disabilities.
As part of your pre-employment background check, your criminal conviction history will be verified given that this role requires the following material job duties: Working around and/or handling deceased and working around families and colleagues. Convictions creating a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with the identified job duties may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
Postal Code: 90601
Category (Portal Searching): Operations
Job Location: US-CA - Whittier
Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.
Professional Services is looking for a proficient Embalmer to answer heavy phone traffic, embalm human remains, assist in dressing, cosmetizing and casketing remains, making removals from places of death, maintaining a neat and clean work environment and other duties as assigned.
Essential Job Functions: Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Embalm human remains following mortuary standard preservation.
- Professionally and courteously answer our heavy phone traffic.
- Continuously put our mission, vision and values into practice.
- Maintain positive, respectful and professional working relationships with co-workers, cross-functional departments and all Rose Hills associates.
- Maintain a respectful work environment and positive working relationships with our third party removal companies, Hospital, Convalescent staff & Coroners Offices.
- Demonstrate willingness to help others.
- Complete death calls and perform removals from places of death.
- Strictly adhere to our attendance policy.
- Carry out all responsibilities following our company policies, procedures, rules, and controls.
- Abide by our company dress code and any department requests regarding work attire.
- Adhere to safety rules and funeral service industry regulations.
- Promptly report unsafe practices to management.
- Keep management promptly and fully informed of all issues, matters of significance, and take prompt corrective action where necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned or directed by management.
- Prepare human remains for viewing, burial and other final disposition.
- Ability to dress, cosmetize and casket human remains.
- Abide by established company policies, procedures, and controls.
- Assist with and or moving supplies upstairs and maintaining supply levels.
- Any other duties as assigned or directed by management.
Special Skills:
- Must have the ability to professionally, efficiently and accurately complete tasks in an environment where constant interruptions occur.
- Communicate persuasively with co-workers, management team and customers, to gain cooperation; use persistence, finesse, and tact.
- Anticipate the needs of our department and recommend solutions.
- Have good written and oral communication skills.
- Know how to prioritize.
- Be accessible and approachable.
- Be self-motivated and adaptable to change.
- Detail orientated.
- Understand the importance of continuous learning.
- MS Office Software: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Be familiar with HMIS program
Specific Job Requirements:
- Must possess a valid Embalmer’s license with the State of California.
- Must possess a valid California Driver’s License
- Documentation of HBV vaccination record, agree to take HBV vaccination or sign a HBV informed consent/ refusal form
Physical Requirements:
Includes but not limited to standing for long periods of time, occasionally may lift weight of up to 50lbs. Must be able to work every day around human remains and be able to tolerate odors and fumes from both the human remains and chemicals (such as formaldehyde, embalming fluid, cauterizing chemicals, and body fluids); odors, fumes, and dusting powders may cause discomfort and/or irritation to eyes and respiratory passages. Must be able to lift, carry, push or pull up to twenty (20) to thirty (30) bodies/caskets per day, weighing from 70lbs to 300lbs into and out of refrigerated storage; must have good driving record and be able to drive Company vehicles as needed; must be able to physically and emotionally handle the requirements of constantly being around and moving human remains in a temperature controlled environment. Must constantly think about and comply with health and safety regulations, and practice good hygiene. Hazard exposure: to human diseases, chemicals, sharps, and occasional low-level radioactivity (resulting from medical tests on bodies).
This is a rotating four (4) days on, four (4) days off schedule:
7:00am – 5:30pm
Compensation:
$26.00/hr – $36.00/hr
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
Benefits (dependent upon eligibility):
Medical*Dental*Vision*Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)*Health Savings Account with Company Contribution*Sick Leave*Short-Term Disability*Long-Term Disability*Life Insurance*Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance*Dependent Life Insurance*SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match*Employee Assistance Program
Rose Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company’s hiring procedures do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual-orientation, veteran’s status or disability, or any other legally protected status.
SCI Shared Resources, LLC is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. On request, we will seek to provide appropriate accessibility options to all applicants with disabilities.
As part of your pre-employment background check, your criminal conviction history will be verified given that this role requires the following material job duties: Working around and/or handling deceased and working around families and colleagues. Convictions creating a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with the identified job duties may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
Postal Code: 90601
Category (Portal Searching): Operations
Job Location: US-CA - Whittier
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Embalmer Jobs
Verify your mortuary science credentials transfer
State boards vary on reciprocity for foreign mortuary science degrees. Confirm your credentials are evaluated by a USCIS-recognized credential evaluation service before applying, so employers don't stall on the specialty occupation determination.
Target multi-location funeral home operators
Regional and national funeral home chains file LCAs across multiple worksites and are more familiar with the H-1B process than independent funeral homes, which often haven't sponsored before and may decline on unfamiliarity alone.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for SOC code 39-4011 in your target metro. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the certified LCA wage, and knowing this prevents offer rescissions after filing.
Secure your state embalming license early
USCIS treats state licensure as evidence of specialty occupation for embalmers. Without an active license in the state where you'll work, the I-129 petition is far more vulnerable to an RFE challenging the degree requirement.
Use Migrate Mate to file your LCA and I-129
Migrate Mate handles the DOL LCA certification and USCIS I-129 petition end-to-end for a flat fee, which matters for smaller funeral home employers who don't have in-house immigration counsel and won't retain a firm independently.
Ask employers about PERM sponsorship timelines upfront
Mortuary science is not on any Schedule A shortage occupation list, so green card sponsorship requires full PERM labor certification. Confirm during the offer stage whether the employer is willing to sponsor PERM after your H-1B period begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an embalmer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the employer requires a bachelor's degree in mortuary science or a directly related field as a minimum condition for the position. USCIS looks at whether the degree requirement is standard across the industry for that role. Positions at licensed funeral homes that require a mortuary science degree and state licensure generally satisfy the specialty occupation test, but employers need to document that requirement clearly in the LCA and I-129 petition.
Which visa types are realistic for sponsored embalmer positions?
H-1B is the most common path for embalmers with a qualifying mortuary science degree. O-1A is possible for candidates with demonstrated distinction, such as published research, industry awards, or leadership in professional mortuary associations. TN visas don't cover embalmers for Canadian or Mexican nationals. EB-3 is available for employer-sponsored green cards but requires completing PERM labor certification first, which typically takes one to three years.
Do I need a U.S. state embalming license before an employer can sponsor me?
Most states require licensure before you can practice, and USCIS will expect proof of licensure or eligibility for licensure at the time of filing. Some states offer a temporary or provisional license for applicants completing their supervised experience hours. You'll want to confirm the specific state's requirements early, since the I-129 approval timeline and your start date both depend on having licensure in place or clearly underway.
How do I find funeral homes and mortuaries that sponsor visas?
DOL's LCA disclosure data shows which employers have filed Labor Condition Applications for embalmer roles, which is the clearest signal of prior sponsorship activity. You can also browse open positions on Migrate Mate, which surfaces roles from employers with verified sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to funeral homes that have never navigated the H-1B process. Focusing on multi-location operators and corporate chains increases your odds significantly.
What's the biggest reason H-1B petitions for embalmers get denied or issued an RFE?
The most common issue is USCIS questioning whether the position truly requires a specific bachelor's degree, rather than just any degree or vocational training. Employers need to show that a mortuary science degree is a standard industry requirement for the role, not just a preference. An RFE on this point requires detailed documentation including job postings, industry norms, and the O*NET occupation profile for embalmers. Incomplete LCA wage documentation is the second most frequent issue.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Embalmer jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.