Funeral Coordinator

Resurrection, A United Methodist Church; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Resurrection, A United Methodist Church in Leawood, KS, seeks a Funeral Coordinator to provide compassionate, organized support to families before and during funeral or memorial services. You will serve as the primary point of contact for logistical details, coordinating with pastors, ministry teams, and funeral homes to ensure a respectful, well-organized experience.

The role emphasizes calm, detail-oriented planning, flexibility in scheduling, and a focus on hospitality for families and guests

Qualifications

• Must be a current Resurrection Congregational Care Minister (CCM).
• Ability to stand and walk for several hours; lift up to 30 pounds; set up and move furniture.
• Maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Available to coordinate a minimum of three funeral or memorial services per month.
• Flexibility to attend services on varying weekdays and Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Meet with families and the officiating pastor to discuss logistical needs for the funeral or memorial service.
• Serve as the family’s primary contact for service logistics.
• Coordinate details including visitation, memorabilia displays, flowers, guest books, seating, and receptions.
• Communicate service details with the Funeral Ministry team and Resurrection staff.
• Oversee cleanup and restoration of spaces after the service.

Skills

Compassionate care

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Problem solving

Education

Ordination/Certification: Resurrection CCM

Job description

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Hourly Part-Time Service Worker Leawood, KS, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1798

Have you often felt like you wanted your work to have meaning? Every day, Resurrection staff members are doing work that matters with people who care. Resurrection’s purpose since its conception in 1990 is to “build a Christian community where non-religious and nominally religious people are becoming deeply committed Christians.” Join our team and see how your contributions move the needle in transforming the world.

Resurrection has an opening for a Funeral Coordinator role! This position is part-time, nonexempt and is located at our Leawood campus located at 13720 Roe Avenue.

Job Summary

The Funeral Coordinator exists to provide compassionate, organized support to families as they prepare for and experience a funeral or memorial service at Resurrection. This position is responsible for serving as the family's primary point of contact for the logistical details of the service, coordinating with the officiating pastor, the Funeral Ministry team, funeral homes, and other providers, and leading day-of-service logistics so that families and guests experience exceptional care and hospitality during a tender and important time.

Essential Responsibilities and Expectations:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties.

Position-Specific

• Meet with families and the officiating pastor to discuss logistical needs for the funeral or memorial service.
• Serve as the family’s primary contact for service logistics.
• Coordinate details including visitation, family arrival, memorabilia displays, flowers, guest books, reserved seating, receptions, and other family needs.
• Communicate service details and changes with the Funeral Ministry team and other Resurrection staff involved in the service.
• Coordinate with funeral homes and other outside providers as needed.
• Anticipate family needs and help provide a calm, organized experience throughout the planning process.
• Arrive in advance of the service to ensure all spaces are prepared and welcoming.
• Welcome the family upon arrival and serve as their primary logistical contact throughout the day.
• Direct Funeral Assistants serving at the service.
• Oversee the placement of flowers, memorabilia, signage, guest books, tables, chairs, and other service elements.
• Assist with visitation, guest flow, reserved seating, and other hospitality needs.
• Respond calmly and graciously to last-minute changes or unexpected needs.
• Coordinate reception setup and transitions when applicable.
• Ensure family belongings, memorabilia, and flowers are gathered and appropriately handled following the service.
• Oversee cleanup and restoration of spaces before the Funeral Ministry team leaves.
• Guests Come First – Anticipate the needs of families and guests and look for opportunities to serve before being asked.
• We Strive for Excellence – Pay attention to details and prepare every space and experience with care.
• Everyone Belongs – Welcome every family and guest with warmth, dignity, compassion, and respect.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Follow Jesus and engage in the “five essential practices” of the Christian life: worship, study, serve, give, and share.
• Support the church’s purpose of “building a Christian community where non-religious and nominally religious people become deeply committed Christians.”
• Exemplify the church’s values and support its theological direction as a United Methodist Church.
• Adapting – remains flexible and modifies behaviors quickly to help the church meet the dynamic needs of congregants and employees.
• Cultivating Relationships – builds genuine, gracious, and personable connections with others by consistently demonstrating humility, friendliness, encouragement, and approachability, creating an environment where people feel valued, supported, and engaged.
• Exercising Relational Awareness – reads interpersonal dynamics accurately and adjusts behavior with sensitivity and respect, balancing emotional awareness with accountability and mission focus.
• Focusing on Details – pays attention to important details, avoiding errors and fine-tuning the results for maximum impact.
• Managing Priorities – effectively organizes, prioritizes, and balances multiple responsibilities and deadlines, ensuring timely completion of concurrent projects while maintaining quality and alignment with the church’s purpose and vision.
• Orchestrating – ensures everyone works together to achieve the same goal of staging seamless, coherent user experiences.
• Prioritizing Individual Experiences – views the church in the perspective of the experience of the individual, and ensures others are committed to a person-centric approach.
• Problem Solving – makes good decisions quickly, solves problems effectively to help move the church forward.

Qualifications

• Ordination/Certification Required: Must be a current Resurrection Congregational Care Minister (CCM).
• Physical requirements: Ability to stand and walk for several hours at a time; lift and carry up to 30 pounds; assist with setting up, moving, and taking down tables, chairs, easels, displays, and other funeral-related materials; and move throughout Resurrection facilities while assisting families and guests.
• Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate care to individuals experiencing grief and loss.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to remain calm, flexible, and solution-focused in an emotionally sensitive environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with families, pastors, staff, volunteers, funeral homes, and other service providers.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional and ministry boundaries.
• Dependable and punctual.
• Comfortable taking initiative and making appropriate decisions when needs arise.
• Must be available to coordinate a minimum of three funeral or memorial services per month.
• Funeral services are scheduled based on family needs and may occur on varying weekdays and Saturdays.
• Hours are variable and depend on the funeral and memorial service schedule.
• Must have sufficient schedule flexibility to participate in advance planning and be present on the day of the service.