Embalmer

How many careers value compassion the same way they do knowledge and expertise? We do things differently at Arbor Memorial. Here, we focus on caring for others, on empathy, and on celebrating people in personalized ways. You’ll have our support as you serve families based on what matters most, every single day. You’ll gain valuable experience to advance in a worthwhile and rewarding career path, surrounded by kind colleagues and accessible leaders.

Working with Arbor means more than a competitive compensation package. We are invested in a culture of learning throughout our business and dedicated to providing health and wellness resources for all employees and their families. We also provide a robust pension plan to support your long-term financial planning and stability.

About this role:

As an Embalmer at Richmond Funeral Home Cremation & Reception centre located in Richmond, BC, you will have the opportunity to provide outstanding customer service to the families we serve through respectful decedent care and expert embalming services.

Your opportunity for personal growth as an Embalmer and as a leader in the funeral profession awaits you here at Arbor Memorial.

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent.

Vacancy Status: This is a current vacancy and we are actively seeking to fill this position.

Key Qualifications and Demonstrated Abilities:

• Possess a British Columbia Embalmer’s License or British Columbia Dual Funeral/Embalmer License.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience as a licensed Embalmer.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively independently or as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and consistently high level of accuracy.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to partner will all levels of the organization.
• Exemplify Arbor’s values of compassion, integrity, trust, teamwork, belonging and excellence.
• Excellent knowledge of Funeral Home procedures and business practices including, Health and Safety Policies and Procedures and Funeral Home Procedures Manuals.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities:

• Arranging the transfer of the decedent from the place of death and/or going to place of death and performing the transfer.
• Ensuring proper identification of decedents by checking institutional documentation and applying the Arbor identification bracelet.
• Preparing the decedent according to the wishes of the survivors and requirements of the law including transferring the decedent from stretcher to preparation table, washing, arterial and cavity embalming or basic preparation. Clothing the decedent and transferring the decedent from the preparation table to casket.
• Maintaining the preparation room by performing sanitation and organization activities, cleans and maintains linens and ensures inventory such as chemical, sundry and personal protective equipment within the preparation room is maintained. Completing purchase orders for required inventory and submitting to management for approval.
• Completing and maintaining all related documentation, including but not limited to embalming reports and decedent logs.
• Arranging the transfer of the decedent to and from the crematorium.
• Ensuring all legal and ethical requirements are communicated to the staff and fully adhered to.
• May be required to work outside of regular business hours.

Please submit your resume and cover letter no later than November 30, 2026.

About Us:

At Arbor Memorial, your career can mean more. As compassionate partners in each experience of remembrance and celebration, our team is a community focused on families and loved ones. It's rewarding work that directly impacts the lives of others. Our caring approach carries through in the way we treat one another as teammates.

Challenge yourself to grow in new directions and make your unique difference in ways that truly matter – join Arbor Memorial.

To learn more about our benefits, please visit Total Rewards (arbormemorial.ca)

Arbor Memorial is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse culture of inclusivity and belonging that embraces the contribution of all team members.

We are committed to providing accessible and barrier-free employment practices and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

If you are contacted for a job opportunity and require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Department. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are used to support the screening and evaluation of applicants for this position.