What is a cemetery manager and how to become one

Key steps to become a cemetery manager

1. Explore cemetery manager education requirements

   Most common cemetery manager degrees

   Associate

   39.3 %

   Bachelor's

   35.7 %

   High School Diploma

   14.3 %

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2. Start to develop specific cemetery manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Funeral Homes	74.07%
   Payroll	9.02%
   Customer Service	8.75%
   Cemetery Grounds	8.16%

3. Complete relevant cemetery manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New cemetery managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a cemetery manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real cemetery manager resumes.

4. Research cemetery manager duties and responsibilities

   • Manage incoming projects by completing necessary applications, communicating with brokers and visiting job sites.Height Home LLC, Greenville, NC
   • Mow cemetery, fix broken headstones, lay out plots and locate unmark graves
   • Supervise preparation of payroll and administration of employee benefits.
   • Oversee facility relate operating and budget activities, including payroll duties and monthly tenant invoicing, delinquent collections and credit reporting.

5. Apply for cemetery manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a cemetery manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams