Cemetery Operations Supervisor

Southern Cremations & Funerals; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Cremations & Funerals in McDonough, GA seeks a Cemetery Operations Supervisor to oversee daily cemetery operations and coordinate burial services with families, funeral homes, and vendors.

The ideal candidate will supervise staff, operate heavy equipment, and ensure compassionate, compliant service while maintaining grounds and vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience, preferably in cemetery operations or a related field.
• Experience operating backhoes and other heavy equipment.
• Strong knowledge of cemetery operations, including burial service planning and preparation.
• Ability to manage vendor relations effectively.
• Experience with landscape maintenance and groundskeeping.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work respectfully and compassionately with grieving families.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate cemetery vehicles and equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead cemetery staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Operate and oversee the use of heavy equipment, including backhoes, for grave digging and site preparation.
• Plan, coordinate, and prepare for burial services in collaboration with families, funeral homes, and vendors.
• Maintain vendor relationships to ensure timely and quality service delivery.
• Oversee landscape maintenance to preserve the appearance and safety of the cemetery grounds.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations related to cemetery operations.
• Manage inventory and supplies related to cemetery operations and maintenance.
• Respond to inquiries and provide excellent customer service to families and visitors.

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Cemetery Operations Supervisor to oversee daily cemetery operations in McDonough, GA. The ideal candidate will have strong supervisory skills, hands-on experience with cemetery management, and the ability to coordinate and execute burial services efficiently and respectfully.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead cemetery staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Operate and oversee the use of heavy equipment, including backhoes, for grave digging and site preparation.
• Plan, coordinate, and prepare for burial services in collaboration with families, funeral homes, and vendors.
• Maintain vendor relationships to ensure timely and quality service delivery.
• Oversee landscape maintenance to preserve the appearance and safety of the cemetery grounds.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations related to cemetery operations.
• Manage inventory and supplies related to cemetery operations and maintenance.
• Respond to inquiries and provide excellent customer service to families and visitors.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience, preferably in cemetery operations or a related field.
• Experience operating backhoes and other heavy equipment.
• Strong knowledge of cemetery operations, including burial service planning and preparation.
• Ability to manage vendor relations effectively.
• Experience with landscape maintenance and groundskeeping.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work respectfully and compassionately with grieving families.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate cemetery vehicles and equipment safely.

This is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, or requirements. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.