How to hire a cemetery manager

How to hire a cemetery manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step cemetery manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a cemetery manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new cemetery manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the cemetery manager you need to hire. Certain cemetery manager roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   No

   A cemetery manager's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, cemetery managers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of cemetery manager salaries for various roles:

   Type of Cemetery Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Cemetery Manager	Property, real estate, and community association managers take care of the many aspects of residential, commercial, or industrial properties. They make sure the property is well maintained, has a nice appearance, and preserves its resale or leasing value.	$25-50
   Leasing Professional	A Leasing Professional is responsible for handling and coordinating with potential tenants for rental purposes. Leasing Professionals discuss the leasing terms and agreements with the clients, conduct property inspections, and identify possible repairs and renovations... Show more	$12-19
   Leasing Consultant	A Leasing Consultant specializes in helping property owners secure tenants for their rental properties. Most of the responsibilities include coordinating with landlords to find suitable occupants, posting rental notices and advertisements on various platforms, and monitor the quality of every rental property... Show more	$12-18

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Funeral Homes
   • Payroll
   • Customer Service
   • Cemetery Grounds

   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.
   • Generate a comprehensive strategy that combines reductions in property amenities, staffing retention and adjustments, financial projections and marketing programs.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your cemetery manager job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A cemetery manager salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, cemetery managers' average salary in florida is 45% less than in connecticut.
   • Seniority. Entry-level cemetery managers earn 51% less than senior-level cemetery managers.
   • Certifications. A cemetery manager with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a cemetery manager's salary.

   Average cemetery manager salary

   $74,626yearly

   $35.88 hourly rate

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   Entry-level cemetery manager salary

   $52,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 21, 2025

4. Writing a cemetery manager job description

   A job description for a cemetery manager role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a cemetery manager job description:

   Cemetery manager job description example

   Revolutionizing the funeral industry means blazing new trails, creating new ideas, developing strong relationships, preserving legacies, and compassionately caring for Families. With over 200 locations across the country, Foundation Partners Group is continuing to expand our reach, but we only do this with exceptional team members ready to embrace the future of the funeral industry.
   
   Our Team Members are vital to the health of our funeral homes, and we value the insight, ideas, and passion they bring every day to compassionately care for our Families. FPG is transforming the funeral industry one life, one family, and one community at a time. Join us as we revolutionize the funeral industry across the nation.
   
   We currently have an opening for a Cemetery Grounds at Mission Memorial Park in Seaside, CA. The Cemetery Grounds assists with maintenance and care for grounds equipment.
   Overview & Responsibilities:
   
   + Cuts grass, maintains lawn, trims around trees, walkways, and memorial markers, lays sod, moves, and removes flowers to and from chapel and graveside
   
   + Clears debris and maintains drives and walkways in a safe condition, snow removal depending on the location
   
   + Prepares minor repairs to grave markers
   
   + Erects tents, canopies and arranges chairs for graveside ceremony
   
   + Prepares crypts for entombments
   
   + Installs grave markers, bronze memorials, crypt faces, etc.
   
   + Maintains and repairs existing markers and other cemetery features
   
   + Assists with setup for openings and closings for interments, entombments, and inurnments
   
   + Operates backhoe to dig graves without damage to surrounding vaults, markers, or monuments as needed
   
   + Operates equipment safely and carefully to avoid damage to cemetery property
   
   + Maintains, services, cleans, and properly stores equipment
   
   + Preforms general maintenance of facilities and vehicles
   
   + Cleans and maintains facility to include performing minor repairs, painting, etc.
   
   + Arranges chapel for services
   
   + Washes and cleans all funeral home vehicles as-needed
   
   + Assists in loading and unloading caskets, moving and installing vaults
   
   + Observes safety rules and ensure compliance with the operating procedures of corporate, federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA regulations and safety and environmental guidelines
   
   + Performs other duties as assigned
   
   Requirements & Qualifications:
   
   + High school diploma or equivalent
   
   + One year of relevant experience is preferred
   
   + Capability to perform various duties such as watering, cutting, weeding, trimming, etc.
   
   + Valid state-issued driver's license with a clear driving record
   
   Team Member Benefits Include:
   
   + Entry-level and experienced professionals; students, and veterans - we offer complete career paths regardless of your career and life stage
   
   + Unique ShareLife technology lets you create one-of-a-kind life celebrations for the families you serve
   
   + Competitive salaries and performance incentives
   
   + Team member referral bonus program
   
   + Medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance
   
   + Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
   
   + 401k with company match
   
   + Company-paid life insurance, long-term disability, and short-term disability

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find cemetery managers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your cemetery manager job on Zippia to find and recruit cemetery manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit cemetery managers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new cemetery manager

   Once you've selected the best cemetery manager candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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