Funeral Arranger

Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services of the Diocese of Sacramento; Citrus Heights (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services of the Diocese of Sacramento is seeking a Funeral Arranger at Calvary Cemetery and Funeral Center. This full-time role requires coordinating funeral services and serving families with compassion.

You will meet with families, arrange services, coordinate with directors, clergy, and cemeteries, and handle documents and merchandise orders. A California driver's license, ability to lift 50 lbs, and Catholic in good standing are required.

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic with knowledge of Catholic Church.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).
• Excellent interpersonal and phone skills; strong organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively with spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the ministry in accordance with the Rites of Christian Burial.
• Exhibit exceptional customer service, empathy and respect.
• Meet with families and arrange funeral, memorial, and cremation services.
• Coordinate funeral details with parish staff, clergy and cemeteries.
• Coordinate shipping/receiving of decedents to/from other funeral homes.
• Prepare and process death certificates, contracts, receipts and forms.
• Assist families with obituaries online and in local newspapers and flowers.
• Arrange for service enhancements such as escorts or musicians.
• Process orders for merchandise (caskets, urns, video tributes, etc).
• Lead or assist with funeral services when required.
• Maintain cleanliness of Funeral Center/Home areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree, preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position: Funeral Arranger

Location: Calvary Cemetery and Funeral Center

Position Status: Full Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Some Weekends and Evenings

Pay Rate(s): $17.00 - $24.00

Category: Non-Exempt

Supervisor: Reports to the Funeral Center Manager, Lead Funeral Arranger or other supervisor as may be assigned.

Job Summary: Serve families in the arrangement of funeral services at time of need. Coordinate services with funeral service directors, parishes, clergy and cemeteries.

Essential Functions

• Deliver the ministry in accordance with the Rites of Christian Burial.
• Exhibit exceptional customer service skills, empathy and respect.
• Meet with families and arrange funeral, memorial, and cremation services.
• Coordinate details of the funeral liturgy with parish staff, CFCS liturgy coordinators, family members, musicians, etc.
• Coordinate the shipping and receiving of decedents to and from other funeral homes.
• Accurately prepare and process a variety of correspondence and documents including death certificates, contracts, receipts, and other forms.
• Assist families with obituaries online and in local newspapers and ordering of flowers.
• Arrange for funeral service enhancements such as escorts, musicians, etc.
• Processes orders for merchandise such as caskets, urns, jewelry, video tributes, etc.
• May be required to lead or assist with funeral services.
• Maintain general cleanliness of Funeral Center/ Home areas including arrangement rooms, office space, bathrooms, etc.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed Funeral Director, preferred
• Must hold a valid California Driver's License.
• Must be a Catholic in good standing.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Associate Degree, preferred

Ability

• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.

Skills/Knowledge

Practicing Catholic with knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Church; Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook); excellent interpersonal and phone skills; great organizational skills; ability to maintain strict confidentially; professional temperament and appearance; ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation; ability to work and relate to a variety of personalities and cultures with diplomacy, friendliness and poise; able to work in a team-oriented environment; handle multiple assignments consecutively and prioritize workload.

This job requires a background check.

Salary: $17.00 - $24.00 per hour