Bie Embalmer

The main purpose of the role is to care for the deceased as this will be of the greatest importance to you. The trust put in you is expressed in the way you deal with your fellow human beings. It is a great privilege to help our families loved ones at this time, providing them with the service they deserve will come as second nature to you.

Fosters Funeral Directors offers a range of benefits to all colleagues, including:

- 35 days Annual Leave per annum, pro rata
- Access to Perkbox Platform, offering a wide range of benefits 24/7 GP access, well-being perks, retailer discounts and much more
- Funeral Entitlement Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme, offering colleagues cycling savings on bikes and accessories
- Death in Service Entitlement, accompanied with health and well-being perks
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Scheme

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**
- Ensure identification procedures are adhered to at all times
- Provide a personal service to families from all religions and cultures, ensuring that all deceased are given proper and appropriate treatment in a dignified manner by following the best possible standards of preparation and presentation
- Prepare, embalm and dress deceased in line with families wishes
- Ensure all details are correct on the day of viewing
- Complete all necessary paperwork involved in the running of the mortuary correctly and efficiently, ensuring all Standard Operating Procedures and Processes are adhered to
- Ensure all Health and Safety procedures are adhered to at all times, including the mortuary facilities, equipment and environment
- Ensure COSHH regulations are adhered to at all times, complying with approved materials and chemicals
- Offer support and advice to colleagues on the preparation and embalming of the deceased, whilst ensuring dignity and respect at all times

**General Duties and Responsibilities**
- ** Health & Safety**: All employees are required to adhere to Health & Safety Regulations and ensure best practice is met by both themselves and by their colleagues
- **Conduct**: All employees are required to conduct themselves in a professional manner in accordance with company policies and codes of conduct as outlined in the employee handbook
- ** Quality**: All employees are expected to work within the systems, processes and procedures outlined within the department and / or company handbooks or software platforms or training manuals
- ** Flexibility**: A reasonable degree of flexibility is required from all employees to meet the needs of the role, the department and the wider company
- A proven British Institute of Embalmer’s Diploma (BIE)