Funeral Arranger Full-Time (Greenback)

East Lawn Cemeteries, Funeral Homes, Cremation, Pre Planning • Sacramento, CA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

East Lawn is looking for a dedicated and experienced Funeral Director or Funeral Arranger. This full-time position offers work hours, up to 40 hours per week. The ideal candidate is compassionate, organized, and capable of handling delicate situations with empathy and patience.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in funeral service or a related field
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and follow through on tasks
• Confidence working with people in emotionally sensitive moments
• Tech-savvy enough to manage documents, emails, scheduling, and video presentations
• A calm presence, good judgment, and attention to detail
• Available to work any seven days of the week, including weekends and holidays
• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s degree preferred for Funeral Directors)
• California Funeral Director License (if applying as a Funeral Director)
• Funeral Arranger Certificate or willingness to obtain
• Valid CA driver’s license with clean driving record
• Ability to lift 75 lbs and work indoors/outdoors in various weather

Responsibilities

• Be Professional: Show respect and follow our values when interacting with clients and team members.
• Plan Funerals: Help families choose service details, like type of service and merchandise.
• Share Info: Provide details about funeral options and maintain our displays of caskets and urns.
• Handle Paperwork: Collect info for legal documents, such as death certificates, authorizations and permits.
• Coordinate Events: Organize funerals, visitations, cremations and burials. Coordinate with cemeteries, florists and caterers.
• Arrange Services: Set up clergy and pallbearers, and manage the setup at funeral sites.
• Prepare Sites: Arrange caskets or urns at the venue and adjust decorations as needed.
• Manage Transport: Handle or arrange transport for caskets, urns, and flowers.
• Discuss Prearrangements: Talk with clients about preplanned funeral options.
• Handle Cremains: Release cremated remains to families with care, following our policies.
• Admin Tasks: Organize files, complete contracts, and process insurance claims.
• Collect Payments: Ensure payment is received before services are provided.
• Understand Pricing: Know and explain pricing lists, benefits, and pre-arrangement funding.
• Drive Vehicles: Drive funeral vehicles like vans or hearses.
• Organize Shipments: Manage the preparation and shipping of cases for out-of-state or international burial.
• Other Duties: Handle any additional tasks as needed.

Benefits

• You’ll be trusted to do your job, given room to grow, and supported by a team that understands both the business side and the human side of what we do.
• This role offers flexibility, a collaborative environment, and a chance to make a meaningful difference—every single day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees