Funeral Service Director

Catholic-Funeral-; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Funeral Services in Sacramento seeks a Funeral Service Director to oversee liturgical services and coordinate funeral operations. The role supports at-need families, ensures adherence to Catholic rites, and delivers compassionate, professional care throughout each service.

The position is full-time, with a schedule Mon-Fri and occasional weekends/evenings, and requires a California driver’s license and a background in funeral service operations.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed or licensed preferred as Funeral Director. California license a bonus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and basic administrative tasks.
• Maintain professional appearance and confidentiality at all times.

Responsibilities

• Deliver services with compassion and in accordance with Catholic rites.
• Provide exemplary customer service and empathy to families.
• Understand Catholic and cultural traditions as applicable.
• Speak clearly to groups indoors and outdoors.
• Transport decedent for funeral and cemetery services using hearses/vans.
• Transfer flowers and memorabilia as part of service logistics.
• Adjust decedent for proper presentation in casket.
• Familiar with parish facilities and location-specific processes.
• Set up and cleanup Funeral Center/ Home before and after services.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and report issues to supervisor.
• Keep funeral areas clean, including chapels and reception rooms.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Team player

Confidentiality

Professional demeanor

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree (preferred)

Job description

Position: Funeral Service Director

Position Status: Full Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Some Weekends and Evenings

Category: Non-Exempt

Pay Rate: Starting at $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Supervisor: Reports to the Lead Service Director or other supervisor as may be assigned.

Job Summary:

Work with at-need families in the delivery of Vigil, Funeral Masses and Committal Services as per the instructions provided by the funeral arranger and/or Lead Service Director, while maintaining the highest standard of customer care.

Essential Functions:

1. Deliver our ministry in accordance with the Rites of Christian Burial, assisting clergy as needed.
2. Exhibit exceptional customer service skills, empathy, and respect.
3. Have a working knowledge of Catholic traditions and other cultural traditions as applicable.
4. Ability to speak clearly in front of large groups; indoors and outdoors.
5. Transportation of decedent for funeral and cemetery services via hearses and vans.
6. Transportation of flowers and memorabilia via hearses and vans.
7. Adjusts decedent, in casket, as needed for proper and respectful presentation.
8. Have a working knowledge of Parish facilities and staff and be familiar with location specific processes.
9. Set up and clean up CFCS facilities before and after services.
10. Maintain cleanliness and preparedness, including fueling, of vehicles and report any operational or cosmetic issues to the Lead Service Director upon discovery.
11. Maintain general cleanliness of Funeral Center/ Home areas including Chapels, bathrooms, reception rooms, etc.)
12. Other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Education:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Associate Degree, preferred

Ability:

1. Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
2. Must be able to spend up to 3 consecutive hours standing, indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions.

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.