Our Mission: Care. Comfort. Plan.
Greenwood Memorial Park is looking for a Embalmer Apprentice to join our team in San Diego, CA where we offer a passionate and purpose-filled work environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform embalming, disinfecting, dressing, preparing, and casketing of the deceased using appropriate precautions and OSHA standards in a manner that honors the deceased, under the guidance of a Funeral Director or Licensed Embalmer.
- Maintains a sterile and safe work environment consistent with company, government, and industry rules and
- regulations
- Preparing complete and accurate documents related to services provided
- Commit to personal development and growth by participating in personal training opportunities
Qualifications
- Recently completed or currently enrolled in an accredited mortuary program
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience handling sensitive situations in a professional manner
- Understanding of the services and products available
- Knowledge of current federal, state, and local regulations related to the funeral industry
Compensation range of $20.00-$23.00/hr.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Located in the heart of San Diego, Greenwood Memorial Park & Mortuary is one of the area's most historic and respected funeral service providers. Established in 1907, this beautiful campus sits atop a gentle hillside with scenic ocean views and features multiple chapels, an on-site mortuary and crematory, three mausoleums, and thoughtfully maintained gardens showcasing rare vegetation and statuary. Conveniently located on Imperial Avenue, the location is easily accessible by public transportation, including nearby bus and trolley stops, making it a welcoming destination for the families we serve and the professionals who support them.
Greenwood Memorial Park & Mortuary is part of the NorthStar Memorial Group family of properties. Voted one of 2026’s USA Today Top Workplaces, NorthStar Memorial Group is a privately held company that offers opportunities for growth with a broad network of support, while keeping the intimacy and personal impact you have at an independently owned property.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Skills Required
- Recently completed or currently enrolled in an accredited mortuary program
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience handling sensitive situations in a professional manner
- Understanding of available funeral services and products
- Knowledge of current federal, state, and local funeral-industry regulations
What We Do
Passion. Professionalism. Personal growth. What we do is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to change lives and unleash your talent. Since 2004, NorthStar Memorial Group has grown, evolved and led the funeral and cemetery profession with a fresh perspective and without ever losing sight of what we do best: celebrating life and passionately supporting the families we serve. What began as a single property in Decatur, Illinois has now expanded to include more than 85 funeral, cremation and cemetery locations serving thousands of families across the United States. Here, we understand the power of legacies, and we’ve made it our life’s work to honor them. At NorthStar Memorial Group, we choose collaboration over bureaucracy. Here, everyone has a chance to lead. We encourage & empower our people at every level to speak up, be heard, and watch their ideas become realities. Degreed & non-degreed professionals, labor workers, industry experts – people from all career and experiential backgrounds have the opportunity to find a home here. Sound too good to be true? Apply today to see why our employees have voted NSMG one of the best companies to work for 8 years in a row and one of Selling Power's 2021 Top 50 Companies To Sell For! For more information about career opportunities with NorthStar, visit www.nsmg.com/careers/ or Join our Talent Network @ https://nsmg.jobs.net/en-US/ As a member of our Talent Network, you'll: - Receive alerts with new job opportunities that match your interests - Receive relevant communications and updates from our organization - Share job opportunities with family and friends through Social Media or email Whether you choose to apply or just leave your information, we look forward to staying connected with you
