Job Description
Job Location: 71-Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Lakewood, CO 80226
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $27.00 - $34.00 Hourly
Newcomer Funeral Service Group is seeking a skilled and compassionate Embalmer to join our Denver‑area team. This position is responsible for embalming, restorative care, and preparation for services and/or interment for individuals entrusted to our funeral homes. The Embalmer will support two funeral homes in the Denver area, providing consistent, professional care to the communities we serve. This opportunity will allow you to focus on your craft while collaborating closely with funeral directors and care teams.
The ideal candidate thrives in a team‑oriented environment, is highly detail‑focused, and takes pride in treating everyone with dignity and respect. You should be comfortable working with modern preparation techniques and technologies, following established safety and health standards, and maintaining accurate documentation. While this role works primarily behind the scenes, the impact of your work is felt by every family we serve.
Your goal will be to provide the highest quality of care, preparation, and professionalism, ensuring each person is presented according to family wishes and Newcomer standards. In return, we offer a clear vision for the future, industry‑leading facilities and resources, and a balanced, family‑friendly work environment.
The Denver metro offers the opportunity to work in a vibrant, growing market with access to diverse communities, strong professional support, and the balance of city amenities and nearby mountain recreation. This role is well‑suited for an embalmer who values stability, consistency, and meaningful work without the demands of arrangement conferences or on‑call directing.
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What We OfferAt Newcomer, we believe in taking care of our associates. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Competitive pay with opportunities for annual bonuses
- Health, dental and vision insurance to support your well-being
- 401k with company match to help you plan for your future
- Paid Time Off to recharge and spend time with loved ones
- Company-paid life insurance
- Additional voluntary benefits
Qualifications:
Qualified applicants will hold and maintain a Funeral Director and Embalmer license that is valid in your area or possess the ability to reciprocate, have passed the National Board Exam and maintain a valid Driver's License. Additionally, the following may be required:
- A minimum of one years of similar or related experience
- Possess and maintain necessary licensure or certification to meet local, state, and federal legal requirements to perform the function of embalming.
- Possess a valid driver's license and meet the driving performance standards as determined by management. MVR’s may be reviewed annually for compliance, and any conviction or at-fault accidents should be immediately reported to management.
Essential Physical Abilities
- Ability to tolerate exposure to hazardous substances subject to government requirements; occasional lifting, pushing and pulling, with assistance, of objects up to approximately 600 pounds; manual dexterity required for clerical tasks; occasional stooping, bending, pushing, pulling and carrying objects weighing up to approximately 30 pounds for short distances.
- Ability to travel by standard methods of transportation.
- Proficiently communicate with management and supervised employees.
