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Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services

Sales

Lafayette, CA · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services (CFCS) partners with Catholic Dioceses across the U.S. in the operation of their cemeteries. We are founded in faith and provide a vibrant community for employees ...

Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services

Sales

Lafayette, CA · On-site

$60 - $120/hr

Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services (CFCS) partners with Catholic Dioceses across the U.S. in the operation of their cemeteries. We are founded in faith and provide a vibrant community for employees ...

Catholic Cemeteries

Lead Foreman

Cranston, RI · On-site

Catholic Cemeteries Position Title: Lead Foreman Position Status: Union General Description: CEMETERY experiences is a MUST. Applicants without cemetery experience will not be considered. To ensure ...

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How much do catholic cemetery jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for catholic cemetery in the United States is $27.88, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.56 and $33.41 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Catholic Cemetery?

A Catholic Cemetery job involves maintaining the sacred grounds of a cemetery operated by the Catholic Church. Responsibilities may include groundskeeping, administrative duties, assisting families with burials, and ensuring that cemetery operations align with Catholic teachings. Some positions may focus on sales of burial plots and monuments, while others handle record-keeping or facility maintenance. These roles require compassion, attention to detail, and a respect for religious traditions.

What are the typical daily responsibilities for employees working at a Catholic Cemetery?

Typical daily tasks at a Catholic Cemetery may include assisting families with burial arrangements, maintaining accurate records of interments, and ensuring the grounds are clean and well-kept to honor those interred. You may also coordinate with funeral directors and clergy, assist in planning special memorial events, and respond to visitor inquiries with sensitivity and respect. Employees often work closely with both administrative staff and grounds crews, fostering a team-oriented atmosphere. These duties allow you to make a meaningful difference in families' lives while supporting the cemetery's spiritual and community mission.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Catholic Cemetery position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Catholic Cemetery Manager or staff member, you need knowledge of cemetery operations, recordkeeping, and sensitivity to Catholic burial traditions, often supported by experience in cemetery management or bereavement services. Familiarity with cemetery management software, grounds maintenance equipment, and possibly certification from the ICCFA (International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association) is valuable. Compassion, strong communication, and respectful customer service are important soft skills for assisting grieving families and coordinating with clergy. These abilities are essential to uphold the cemetery's sacred mission, ensure operational efficiency, and provide comforting support to the community.

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Infographic showing various Catholic Cemetery job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,993 per year, or $27.9 per hour.

Cemetery Arrangement Counselor - Holy Cross Cemetery (Culver City)

Archdiocese of LA

Culver City, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Location: Holy Cross Cemetery - Culver City
Status: Non- Exempt, Full Time
POSITION SUMMARY
Cemetery Arrangements Counselor provides information and assistance to cemetery patrons regarding cemetery property, policies and practices by serving families that come to arrange for pre-need or at-need burial(s) in a supportive manner to families in grief; while establishing and maintaining effective communication of efforts with cemetery office administrative staff., parish priests and mortuary officials.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Because all Archdiocesan employees represent the Roman Catholic Church, they are expected to conduct themselves according to the goals and mission of the Church in performing their work.
  • Develops a growing rapport with families/patrons with an emphasis on service. Provides information to families allowing them to make a well-informed cemetery arrangement that meets their needs.
  • Understanding of Liturgy Planning.
  • Assists patrons with at-need cemetery arrangements, works with parishes and mortuaries in assisting patrons.
  • Advises and assists cemetery management regarding complaints from patrons, suppliers and other companies.
  • Flexibility to assist between cemeteries as business needs dictate.
  • May assist with answering mail regarding locations, genealogy and business matters.
  • Assists patrons with questions and concerns or refers to cemetery management for resolution.
  • Accurately prepares and processes a variety of documents including daily burial and memorial permits; daily pending interment list and board; obtains burial permits from the Health Department.
  • Completes affidavit of heirs and/or release of interest forms as needed.
  • May be required to interpret and/or translate for families in Spanish, as needed.
  • Prepares invoices for management approval.
  • Prepares interment right authorization and forwards to patrons.
  • Verifies grave set-up, updates property inventory.
  • Follows up with work orders making notations in the system.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Any combination of education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, typically:
  • Active member of a Roman Catholic faith community.
  • High School degree or equivalent.
  • Basic clerical skills and experience with customer service
  • Two years of customer service experience.
  • Bilingual skills in English/Spanish preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability
Knowledge of:
  • Christian Burial in the Catholic Church.
  • AS/400 system operations.
Skill in:
  • Developing and maintaining effective working relationships.
  • Interpersonal skills including tact, patience and diplomacy.
  • Effective customer service, including ability to follow multiple pending requests through to completion.
  • Data entry and reconciliation techniques
Ability to:
  • Express or exchange information by means of the spoken word.
  • Communicate effectively in written and oral form.
  • Work independently with initiative and little supervision.
  • Handle high level of responsibility.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Analyze and isolate errors and/or anomalies in system processing.
  • Ability to organize and coordinate projects.
Physical and Environmental Requirements
  • Sit for sustained periods of time on a daily basis.
  • Perform tasks requiring intermittent bending, stooping, walking, kneeling, and crouching.
  • Requires ability to frequently lift, pull, or push objects weighing up to 30 pounds.
  • Sustain frequent movement of the fingers, wrists, hands and arms.

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