Compassionate Embalmer - Decedent Care Team

Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services seeks an Embalmer at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Wheat Ridge, CO. The role involves embalming, dressing, cosmetizing, hairstyling, casketing and cremation preparation while upholding safety and regulatory standards. You will work with the Decedent Care Team and funeral staff to serve families within the Catholic faith.

A Mortuary Science degree and license are required or must be renew-able; 1–3 years of relevant experience preferred. Benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Mortuary Science degree from an accredited school or university preferred
• Current license and/or the ability to obtain licensure in the state of practice
• 1–3 years of relevant work experience
• Take ownership and responsibility for professional development to maintain certification status

Responsibilities

• Serve with care when receiving and preparing the decedent for final disposition
• Share the journey and serve families with care as guided by the Catholic faith
• Verify the decedent’s identity, and document receipt of the decedent’s personal property
• Properly handle caskets, alternative containers and urns as directed
• Preform case analysis and document using an Embalming Report per procedure
• Perform duties using appropriate safeguards and according to safe practices
• Perform emergency restorative procedures when applicable
• Handle hazardous materials, chemicals, and spills per SDS
• Perform administrative and day to day operation duties including authorization of services, verifying information, completing forms, data entry and maintaining logs
• Maintain Case Management board for scheduled embalming/cremation/preparation work
• Maintain Prep Room/Crematory inventory and maintenance including equipment repair and logs
• Monitor exhaust stack emissions to ensure compliance with regulatory standards
• Communicate via telephone/email with internal/external personnel
• Inspect all products for defects
• Comply with federal/state laws for human remains
• Any other duties as directed by management

Skills

Embalming

Cosmetology

Dressing

Casketing

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

Mortuary Science degree

Current license or ability to renew

High school diploma or equivalent

1–3 years experience

Job description

Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services seeks an Embalmer at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Wheat Ridge, CO. The role involves embalming, dressing, cosmetizing, hairstyling, casketing and cremation preparation while upholding safety and regulatory standards. You will work with the Decedent Care Team and funeral staff to serve families within the Catholic faith.

A Mortuary Science degree and license are required or must be renew-able; 1–3 years of relevant experience preferred. Benefits are provided.