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Cemetery Admin Specialist

Biloxi, MS · On-site

$41K - $56K/yr

Job Title This position is located at the Biloxi National Cemetery in Biloxi, Mississippi. This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by AFGE. Please note that as provided for ...

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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for cemetery specialist in the United States is $20.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $22.60 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Cemetery Specialist, you need knowledge of cemetery operations, grounds maintenance, and regulations, often supported by experience in landscaping or facilities management. Familiarity with tools such as GIS mapping systems, groundskeeping equipment, and cemetery management software is typically required. Strong attention to detail, compassion, and effective communication with grieving families are key soft skills in this role. These skills ensure proper site maintenance, regulatory compliance, and sensitive customer service during emotionally challenging times.

What is a cemetery specialist?

Cemetery specialists are professionals responsible for the management, maintenance, and operation of cemeteries. Their duties often include groundskeeping, record-keeping, coordinating burials, and assisting families with burial arrangements. They ensure that the cemetery grounds are well-kept and that all legal and administrative requirements for interments are met. Cemetery specialists may also handle cemetery equipment, supervise staff, and adhere to safety and environmental regulations.

What are some common challenges cemetery specialists face when maintaining cemetery grounds and records?

Cemetery Specialists often encounter challenges such as maintaining large, outdoor grounds in varying weather conditions, ensuring proper upkeep of headstones and landscaping, and managing detailed burial records accurately. They may also work with grieving families, requiring sensitivity and strong communication skills. Additionally, balancing administrative tasks with physical work, and coordinating with funeral directors or grounds crews, are typical aspects of the role that require organizational skills and adaptability.
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Infographic showing various Cemetery Specialist job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 74% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 87% In-person, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,287 per year, or $20.8 per hour.

Cemetery Sales Specialist

Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services

Wheat Ridge, CO • On-site

$16.80/hr

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Cemetery Sales Specialist
Location: Mt. Olivet Cemetery - Wheat Ridge, CO
Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery | CFCS Colorado
Do you want to use your sales skills to do something more meaningful? We are looking for a Cemetery Sales Specialist to join our team for pre-need sales, as well as at-need cemetery sales. Are you ready for a career that gives you the freedom to openly live out your values, foster your spiritual life, and excel at your work? As our Cemetery Sales Specialist, you will be the primary contact for families during their time of grief and assist them in their choices for their family member's final arrangements.
Responsibilities
  • You will focus on consultative sales to meet the funeral needs of the families
  • You will control the success of your sales, with a supportive team behind you
  • You will have a chance to express your faith and join an organization with aligned values
  • You will experience a dynamic, fast paced environment where no two days are the same

Benefits
  • Hourly: $16.80 + Commission
  • Uncapped commission
  • Full benefits package

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Prospecting experience a plus
  • Valid Driver's License a must
  • Bilingual a plus
  • 2-4 years performance-based sales
  • Positive and supportive attitude working in a Catholic environment
  • Good computer and organizational skills
  • Self-motivated to put in the work

About us...
Mt. Olivet Cemetery was consecrated in 1892 and is located on the western side of the Denver Metro area in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. It is the largest cemetery in Colorado containing 392 acres. St. Simeon Cemetery was consecrated in 2004 and is located on the eastern side of the Denver Metro area in Aurora, Colorado. The Mortuary has two locations. The first is located on the grounds of Mt. Olivet Cemetery and was opened in 1981. The second was the recent acquisition of Caldwell-Kirk Mortuary. These entities serve the Catholic Community of the Denver metro area and its various parishes, missions, and apostolates and other members of the general public regardless of their religious affiliation.
Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery | CFCS Colorado

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