Dignified Landscape Designer – Funeral Center Grounds

Buchanan Group (BGI); Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Buchanan Group (BGI) is seeking a Landscape Designer for Funeral Center Grounds to design, enhance, and maintain welcoming landscapes across our funeral centers and properties. The role blends landscape design, horticulture, arboriculture, and grounds management to reflect dignity and care.

The ideal candidate will have strong plant knowledge, be able to develop practical, sustainable plans, manage projects, and coordinate with internal teams and outside vendors across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Certification or degree in landscape-related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of professional landscape experience.
• Experience coordinating landscape projects with contractors.
• ISA Arborist certification or willingness to obtain.
• Experience with CAD or GIS software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain landscape plans for funeral centers and properties.
• Evaluate landscapes and recommend improvements.
• Select plant and tree species based on site conditions.
• Monitor plant health and identify disease or pests.
• Oversee grounds standards: mowing, mulching, irrigation, weed control.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and timelines.
• Coordinate landscape contractors to ensure quality and safety.
• Maintain landscape records and support long-term planning.
• Ensure grounds reflect dignity and welcome families.
• Travel between properties to inspect conditions.

Skills

Landscape design

Horticulture

Arboriculture

Grounds maintenance

Plant identification

Irrigation

Pest management

Project management

Communication

Driver's license / travel

Outdoor work / physical stamina

Education

Landscape Architecture degree

Horticulture degree

Arboriculture degree

Landscape Design degree

Plant Science degree

Turf Management degree

Tools

CAD

GIS

Job description

Buchanan Group (BGI) is seeking a Landscape Designer for Funeral Center Grounds to design, enhance, and maintain welcoming landscapes across our funeral centers and properties. The role blends landscape design, horticulture, arboriculture, and grounds management to reflect dignity and care.

The ideal candidate will have strong plant knowledge, be able to develop practical, sustainable plans, manage projects, and coordinate with internal teams and outside vendors across multiple sites.