Cemetery Operations & Interment Specialist

National Cemetery Administration; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 53,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

National Cemetery Administration in Honolulu, Hawaii, seeks a Cemetery Administration Specialist to monitor committal services and represent the cemetery at events, answering questions about memorial benefits. The role includes handling eligibility determinations, interment coordination, and public outreach to grieving families.

Responsibilities cover administrative support, scheduling, reports, and ensuring compliance with federal policy and state laws.

Qualifications

• Education must be accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for qualification credit.
• If using foreign education, attach a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with the transcript for credit.

Responsibilities

• Monitor committal services for compliance with NCA standards and the mission to honor Veterans and families.
• Represent the cemetery and NCA at committal services and outreach events; provide information on memorial benefits.
• Perform administrative duties supporting cemetery operations; prepare reports and coordinate interment activities.
• Process interment requests, eligibility documents, and scheduling; ensure policy compliance for disinterments and exceptions.
• Provide guidance to funeral directors and families and assist with cemetery policies and services.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Education must be accredited

Certificate of Foreign Equivalency for foreign education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

National Cemetery Administration in Honolulu, Hawaii, seeks a Cemetery Administration Specialist to monitor committal services and represent the cemetery at events, answering questions about memorial benefits. The role includes handling eligibility determinations, interment coordination, and public outreach to grieving families.

Responsibilities cover administrative support, scheduling, reports, and ensuring compliance with federal policy and state laws.