About the Academy

 

Forest Lawn created its Academy of Mortuary Science to train and equip students in the mortuary/funeral service field for a successful career.

 

The Academy provides hands-on experience with pay, tuition assistance, and potential future employment opportunities, while fulfilling the funeral service and embalming clinical requirements of the program.

 

Any student currently enrolled in an American Board of Funeral Service Education accredited mortuary school program is eligible to apply.

 

Forest Lawn is proud to offer this program to those who will carry on the great tradition of excellence in funeral service and care.

 

How to Apply

Apply Here

Forest Lawn will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Overview

 

SERVICE ARRANGEMENTS

  • Death Certificates
  • Burial Permits
  • Memory Folders
  • Prayer Cards
  • Obituaries

FUNERAL SERVICE

  • Religious Services
  • Military Services
  • Visitations and Vigils

 

MORTUARY

  • Dressing
  • Casketing
  • Cosmetizing
  • Embalming

INTERACTION

  • Families
  • Government Agencies
  • Forest Lawn Personnel
  • Guests and/or Visitors

 

A Unique Work Study Program

COMPENSATION

PAID WORK STUDY PROGRAM
WITH TUITION REIMBURSEMENT

CONVENIENCE

ENJOY A FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE
AT SIX LOCATIONS

SUPPORT

WORK ALONGSIDE EXPERIENCED
LICENSED EMBALMERS
FAMILIES

OPPORTUNITY

A PATHWAY TO A
MEANINGFUL CAREER

PROFESSIONAL APPAREL PROVIDED

Requirements

 

Students interested in participating:

  • Have or maintain a 2.0 GPA and be in a good academic standing
  • Currently enrolled in at least nine units of a Mortuary Science Program
  • Have a valid California Driver’s License
  • Complete an employment application
  • Complete and pass pre-employment requirements as part of the offer of employment

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mortuary science school

Locations

Glendale FD 656

1712 S. Glendale Avenue
Glendale, CA 91205

Hollywood Hills FD 904

6300 Forest Lawn Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90068

Cypress FD 1051

4471 Lincoln Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630

Covina Hills FD 1150

21300 Via Verde Drive
Covina, CA 91724

Long Beach FD 1151

1500 E. San Antonio Drive
Long Beach, CA 90807

Cathedral City FD 1847

69855 E. Ramon Road
Cathedral City, CA 92234