Compassionate Parish Funeral Planner

Epiphany Parish; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Part time

Job summary

Epiphany Parish in Mason City, IA is seeking a Funeral Planning Coordinator to provide compassionate support and organize funeral services in line with Catholic traditions.

You will serve grieving families, coordinate Masses, prayers, and rites with priests, and manage logistics such as music and permits, while ensuring a welcoming parish environment.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills and a deep empathy for those in mourning, with flexible hours for on-call services.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of Catholic funeral rites, liturgical traditions, and the grieving process.
• Active participation in the Catholic Church and the ability to participate in the full sacramental life of the Church.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, compassion, and respect when working with grieving families.
• Experience working with diverse parishioners and volunteers in a collaborative, pastoral environment.
• Ability to use computers and systems for communication, scheduling, and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for grieving families, offering pastoral support and guidance throughout the funeral planning process.
• Collaborate with families to plan funeral services, including the scheduling of Masses and prayers.
• Ensure that all funeral rites and liturgical protocols align with Catholic teachings and parish guidelines.
• Coordinate with priests, deacons, and other clergy members to facilitate the funeral service.
• Oversee the logistics of funeral and memorial services, including music, flowers, and any necessary permits.
• Ensure that church facilities are properly prepared for funeral and memorial services, creating a welcoming and respectful environment.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required by the pastor.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Empathy

Pastoral coordination

Liturgical knowledge

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Epiphany Parish in Mason City, IA is seeking a Funeral Planning Coordinator to provide compassionate support and organize funeral services in line with Catholic traditions.

You will serve grieving families, coordinate Masses, prayers, and rites with priests, and manage logistics such as music and permits, while ensuring a welcoming parish environment.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills and a deep empathy for those in mourning, with flexible hours for on-call services.