Join a Trusted Legacy of Care at RSR Family Holdings Ltd. We are seeking a Licensed Embalmer to join our team at our Recent Westminster location. This opportunity is ideal for someone who is passionate about providing dignified and respectful care to decedents, takes pride in the quality of their work, and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, safety, and compliance. The successful candidate will bring strong organizational and interpersonal skills and enjoy working collaboratively within a supportive, team-based environment.

Company Overview:

RSR Family Holdings Ltd. operates several trusted brands and service centres, including Kearney Funeral Services, Kearney Burquitlam Funeral Home, Affordable Cremation & Burial, Earth’s Option Cremation & Burial Services, the Burquitlam Transfer Centre, and the Care Centre, along with West Shore Crematorium and Fraser Valley Crematorium. Together, we are one of Canada’s premier independent, family-run funeral service providers, serving families across the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island with care and compassion for over 118 years. While our focus is on supporting families during difficult times, our success is driven by our people.

You’ll find us at:

www.kearneyfs.com/about-us/careers | www.burquitlamfuneralhome.ca | www.affordablecremationandburial.ca | www.earthsoption.com

About Us:

RSR Family Holdings Ltd. is a mission- and values-driven organization with a shared purpose: helping families and communities heal from loss. Our core values guide our commitment to excellence in funeral care and shape how we work every day:

- Honesty & Integrity: We do what’s right, even when no one is watching.
- Relationship Builders: We foster strong, meaningful relationships.
- Perseverance & Grit: We stay committed and resilient through challenges.
- Caring & Compassionate: We lead with empathy and care for others.
- Upbeat & Fun: We bring positivity and create an encouraging environment.
- Structured & Organized: We stay organized to deliver consistent service excellence.
- Creative & Agile: We adapt, innovate, and respond effectively to change.

If these values resonate with you, and you are looking to learn, grow, and contribute within a team that inspires,



shares knowledge, and genuinely cares, you may be a great fit for our organization.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Licensed Embalmer who is passionate about providing dignified and respectful care to decedents while consistently maintaining high professional standards. The successful candidate will bring strong technical competency, sound judgment, compassion, and close attention to detail, working collaboratively with funeral home leadership and team members to ensure services and preparations are completed accurately, professionally, and on schedule.

This position is well suited to a caring and compassionate individual who takes pride in helping others and can maintain a calm, respectful, and professional approach in a fast-paced and sensitive environment.

We are looking for individuals with excellent communication skills, who enjoy working with and helping people. The ideal candidate will be very organized, have a high sense of urgency, the ability to multitask with a pleasant demeanor. Must be proficient in English both spoken and verbal (other languages an asset) and be able to perform physical requirements of the job.

Total Rewards & Benefits:

We recognize that our people are the cornerstone of our success, and we demonstrate our commitment to employee wellbeing, development, and long-term success through a supportive culture and a comprehensive total rewards package.

This is a full-time position, offering a base hourly range of $28.00 to $34.00, a quarterly bonus potential, and eligibility for a comprehensive total rewards package through our self-funded benefits program, including:

Duties may include

- Cares for deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks which include: verifying identification and embalming authorization; performing restorations; completing removals and transfers; dressing,



styling hair and or applying cosmetics, and; any other preparation required for human remains
- Adheres to all applicable professional, municipal, provincial and federal licensing authority regulations
- Assists with maintenance of preparation room and the facility
- Cleans soiled equipment and hazardous material spills
- Ensures hazardous materials and spills are handled in accordance with the Material Data Safety Sheets
- Assists with chemical and supply inventory
- Receives caskets and other funeral home supplies
- Promotes a safe work environment by being aware of and practicing general principles of safe conduct

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications:

- Have a current embalming license and 2 years’ experience as an embalmer
- Have good demeanor and professional outlook
- Be an excellent communicator and team player
- Hold themselves to a high standard of service
- Be empathetic and compassionate
- Will be physically capable of standing for long period
- Be able to comfortably lift 50-75 lbs
- Have a Class 5 drivers license with a good driving record

For candidates who embody these attributes, this position has the potential for further advancement within the company. Compensation (including bonuses and benefits) is competitive and will be tailored to match the qualification and skill of the individual applicant.

A BC Embalmer License is preferred, however for the right candidate, we will facilitate licensing transfer requirements.

Candidates will need to already possess the legal ability to work in Canada, we are unable to sponsor candidates.

We thank you for your application. Candidates shortlisted for the role will be contacted shortly. Thank you for considering Kearney Funeral Services as a future employer, and for your consideration in joining this amazing team of funeral professionals

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00-$34.00 per hour

Benefits

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
- Embalming License (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Licensed Embalmer (New Westminster)
🏢 Kearney Funeral Services
📍 New Westminster