Overview
We are an established independent family funeral Home seeking an exceptional person to join our mortuary team and develop a long-term professional career in the care and preparation of deceased people.
For the right person, we intend to provide a structured training pathway with the long-term objective of becoming a professionally qualified embalmer.
The Person We Are Looking For
Previous funeral experience is not essential. We are more interested in finding someone with the right character, practical ability, and commitment.
You should be:
Exceptionally respectful and dignified in your approach to deceased people
Mature, calm and emotionally resilient
Practical and confident working with your hands
Meticulous with excellent attention to detail
Naturally clean, tidy, and organised
Reliable and trustworthy
Comfortable working in a mortuary environment
Able to follow strict procedures and maintain accurate records
Interested in anatomy and the technical aspects of deceased care
Capable of dealing appropriately with difficult and sensitive circumstances
Willing to study and undertake professional qualifications
Looking for a genuine long-term career rather than simply another job
The Role
Initially you will be trained in all aspects of mortuary operation and deceased care, including:
Receiving deceased people into our care
Identification procedures and record keeping
Safe and dignified handling
Washing and hygienic preparation
Dressing and presentation
Hair and cosmetic presentation
Infection prevention and control
Mortuary cleaning and hygiene
Personal effects procedures
Refrigeration and mortuary procedures
Assisting experienced personnel with more complex cases
As your knowledge and competence develop, you will progress towards embalming training.
Embalming Career Development
For a successful employee who demonstrates the required ability, attitude and commitment, we intend to support professional embalming training.
This will involve learning areas including:
Anatomy and physiology
Embalming theory and practice
Embalming chemistry
Specialist preparation techniques
Suturing
Presentation
Restorative work
Management of difficult and complex cases
Our objective is to develop the successful candidate into a highly competent professional embalmer capable of taking significant responsibility for standards of deceased care within our funeral home.
What We Offer
Starting salary depending on experience and suitability
Full-time permanent employment
Structured mortuary training
Professional development
Funded embalming training for the right candidate
Salary progression as competence and professional qualifications develop
Long-term career opportunity
The opportunity to become an important member of an established independent family funeral business
Important
Mortuary and embalming work can be physically and emotionally demanding.
Applicants must understand that the role involves direct contact with deceased people in many different circumstances, including people who have died following illness, trauma or post-mortem examination.
The highest standards of dignity, confidentiality and professionalism are expected at all times.
We welcome applications from people currently working outside the funeral profession who believe they have the maturity, practical ability and personal qualities required for this specialist career.
How To Apply
Please provide a current curriculum vitae together with a short covering statement explaining:
Why do you want to work specifically in mortuary care and ultimately train as an embalmer?
We are particularly interested in understanding why you believe this is the right long-term career for you.
This role offers a meaningful career path with opportunities for professional growth. We value dedicated individuals who approach their work with compassion, integrity, and a proactive attitude. If you’re ready to make a difference while building a rewarding career in embalming, we encourage you to apply!
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person
