Funeral Director
Location: Mt. Olivet Cemetery - Wheat Ridge, CO
***Must have a Mortuary Science degree OR in the process of completing degree***
Our Funeral Director is responsible for providing our families with customer service that will provide peace following the loss of a loved one. You will communicate, coordinate, and follow-through on all aspects of the funeral service case. The Funeral Director implements choices made by the families regarding the funeral, final disposition of the body and memorialization of the individual.
Responsibilities
- Arrange and conduct funeral and memorial ceremonies
- Prepare and obtain any documents related to services, cremations, maintenance, etc.
- Retain and grow market through active involvement within the community
- Supervise and care for the deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks
- Coordinate and assist with funeral service, visitation, flowers, caskets, urn, photos, etc.
- Drive Funeral Home vehicles for services and transportation of families for service
Requirements
- Mortuary Science degree OR completing degree a must
- Must have a valid Colorado driver’s license to drive a car(s) hearse or limousine
- Must have a flexible schedule depending on a family’s needs
- Must be able to fulfill “On Call “hours
- Mandatory Criminal Background, Credit Report, Education & Employment Verification, and Motor Vehicle Records
Let’s talk compensation…
- Hourly: $28 -$31: DOE
- Benefits
Qualifications
- Positive and supportive attitude toward the Catholic Church, her teachings, and her work
- Refrain from public promotion or approval of any conduct or lifestyle that would reflect discredit or disgrace on, or cause scandal in relationship to, the Archdiocese of Denver, or considered to be in contradiction with Catholic doctrine or morals
- Great written and verbal communication skills and problem-solving skills
- Professionalism, compassion and empathy to all those they serve in the execution of their job duties
- Must be detail oriented to complete multiple tasks in a timely and accurate manner
- Prior customer service and/or sales experience a plus
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
Physical Requirements
- Lift, carry, push, or pull more than 50 lbs. without equipment or co-workers
- Adequate hearing to carry out telephonic conversations with customers
- Able to operate a computer and mouse, copier, printer, and telephone
- Daily intermediate periods of non-interrupted mental/sensory concentration (usually more than one (1) hour at a time, occasionally for several hours)
- At times, require work outside in the cold or hot weather
- On occasion, work done on weekends, evening, nighttime, and holidays
About us…
Mt. Olivet Cemetery was consecrated in 1892 and is located on the western side of the Denver Metro area in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. It is the largest cemetery in Colorado containing 392 acres. St. Simeon Cemetery was consecrated in 2004 and is located on the eastern side of the Denver Metro area in Aurora, Colorado. The Mortuary has two locations. The first is located on the grounds of Mt. Olivet Cemetery and was opened in 1981. The second was the recent acquisition of Caldwell-Kirk Mortuary. These entities serve the Catholic Community of the Denver metro area and its various parishes, missions, and apostolates and other members of the general public regardless of their religious affiliation.
Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery | CFCS Colorado
Skills Required
- Mortuary Science degree or current enrollment in a Mortuary Science degree program
- Valid Colorado driver's license
- Flexible schedule based on family needs
- Availability for on-call hours
- Criminal background verification
- Credit report verification
- Education verification
- Employment verification
- Motor vehicle records verification
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull more than 50 pounds without equipment or assistance
- Positive and supportive attitude toward the Catholic Church and its teachings
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Professionalism, compassion, and empathy
- Ability to complete multiple tasks accurately and on time
- Prior customer service or sales experience
- Bilingual English and Spanish skills
What We Do
Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services (CFCS) is a faith-founded, church-connected charitable nonprofit that provides education, outreach, support, and professional funeral, cremation, cemetery, and other end-of-life services. It helps families handle immediate needs and plan ahead, offering guidance grounded in Catholic teachings while prioritizing families’ emotional, cultural, and financial circumstances. CFCS also operates mission programs that provide financial assistance and other community support.
