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Join the Team at Newhaven Funerals

Support families with care, dignity, and purpose.

At Newhaven Funerals, we’ve been walking alongside Queensland families for generations, offering calm guidance, heartfelt support, and dignified care during life’s most difficult moments. As a family-owned funeral home with deep community roots, we know that the right people make all the difference.

 

If you’re compassionate, reliable, and ready to contribute to meaningful work, we’d love to hear from you.

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Why Choose a Career at Newhaven?

Purpose That Matters
 Every role at Newhaven makes a genuine impact. Whether you’re guiding families through arrangements or assisting behind the scenes, your work directly supports people when they need it most.

Family-Owned, Community-Driven
 We’re not a large corporation and we like it that way. As a local family business, we treat our staff like family too. We take pride in personal service, real relationships, and meaningful connections.

Ongoing Support and Training
 We provide full training for all roles, including support for those new to the funeral profession. Our team is committed to professional growth, respectful mentoring, and helping each other succeed.

Flexible Opportunities
 We offer a range of full-time, part-time, and after-hours positions, allowing you to find a schedule that fits your lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for a long-term career or a supportive entry point into the industry, we’ll meet you where you’re at.

Who We're Looking For

We’re always open to hearing from kind, responsible individuals who feel called to this important line of work. We regularly recruit for roles such as:

  • Funeral Directors & Arrangers: Help families plan services with care, clarity, and compassion.
  • Transfer & After-Hours Staff: Provide dignified care during first contact with families, often outside regular hours.
  • Mortuary & Preparation Staff: Ensure every individual is treated with the utmost respect behind the scenes.

Cremation Operator Staff: Manage cremation procedures with precision and care, ensuring every step is handled with respect and professionalism

The Qualities We Value

You don’t need funeral industry experience to start a career with Newhaven — just the right mindset and a commitment to excellence.

We value people who are:

  • Calm and composed under pressure

  • Discreet and professional

  • Empathetic communicators

  • Reliable team players

  • Willing to work flexible hours

  • Hold a current driver’s licence

We provide training, support, and a gentle introduction to the industry for the right applicants.

How to Apply

If you feel drawn to this meaningful work, we encourage you to reach out. To express interest or apply for a role, please email your CV and a short introduction below, and one of our friendly staff will contact you!

Your enquiry will be treated with the utmost confidence.

Questions?

Unsure if a career in the funeral profession is right for you? We’d be happy to answer any questions and help you understand what’s involved. There’s no pressure — just a friendly conversation.

Begin your career with care.

Join Newhaven Funerals and help Queensland families find comfort, peace, and support.