How to hire a funeral arranger

How to hire a funeral arranger, step by step

Here's a step-by-step funeral arranger hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a funeral arranger, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A funeral arranger's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, funeral arrangers 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.

   This list shows salaries for various types of funeral arrangers.

   Type of Funeral Arranger	Description	Hourly rate
   Funeral Arranger	Funeral service workers organize and manage the details of a funeral.	$10-37
   Embalmer/Funeral Director	Funeral Directors are responsible for providing services in every aspect needed for a funeral or memorial gathering on behalf of the client's family. They must assist their clients in arranging personalized and significant memorial service in coordination with the family and client's desire... Show more	$13-24
   Funeral Director	A funeral director organizes and oversees funeral services, aiming to provide optimal service and support to grieving families. They typically meet with families to identify their needs and help them plan services, arrange transportation for the deceased, prepare and process the body for the service, and assist families every step of the way... Show more	$13-24

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Funeral Homes
   • Church Services
   • Funeral Arrangements
   • HMIS
   • Insurance Claims

   Responsibilities:

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   • Accomplish multiple tasks daily including cleaning, mowing, delivering notices/important packages.
   • Provide direct therapeutic intervention base on consumers treatment needs that are identified in the PCP.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your funeral arranger job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A funeral arranger can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, funeral arrangers' average salary in colorado is 55% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level funeral arrangers 72% less than senior-level funeral arrangers.
   • Certifications. A funeral arranger with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a funeral arranger's salary.

   Average funeral arranger salary

   $41,637yearly

   $20.02 hourly rate

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   Entry-level funeral arranger salary

   $22,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a funeral arranger job description

   A funeral arranger job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a funeral arranger job description:

   Funeral arranger job description example

   Are you searching for a rewarding career with a path for advancement? Do you love customer service, but wish you did work that really mattered?
   
   Greenwood Memorial Park & Mortuary has served the greater San Diego Community for over 100 years. At Greenwood, you have the opportunity to make a difference during the most difficult time in people's lives. Located at the 805 South & Imperial Ave., we're surrounded by diversity and cultures of all faiths. We are proud to have staff that is just as diverse as our beautiful city. As a Greenwood Funeral Arranger, you will learn the customs of various cultures and how each faith celebrates the life of a loved one lost.
   
   Greenwood Memorial Park & Mortuary is searching for a passionate and innovative person to join our team as a Funeral Arranger. Why is this opportunity for you?
   
   + Meaningful work in a passionate and supportive team environment. You will be surrounded by professionals who support your successes and share your challenges.
   
   + Our staff and our clientele reflect the diversity that makes our San Diego community so special. Serving such a wide array of cultures provides unique opportunities to celebrate the life of a loved one in a manner that is meaningful to each individual family.
   
   + Our on site funeral home, cemetery, and crematory gives families the convenience of holding all services at one location. We're able to provide the most personal, seamless services for our families.
   + Greenwood is one of the largest funeral homes in San Diego and is still growing
   
   + Part of the historic Community of San Diego, surrounded by Beautiful Bays & Balboa Park.
   
   + Full benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO and 401K.
   
   As a Funeral Arranger at Greenwood Memorial Park & Mortuary, you'll be responsible for providing a source of support, guidance, and direction to families before, during, and after the loss of a loved one.
   
   2 years Funeral Arranger experience preferred, but no experience is required. We're looking for people with a passion for creating meaningful tributes to lives well lived, the drive to consistently deliver superior results and a strong work ethic. In order to be successful, you will need basic computer skills, strong organizational skills, creativity and compassion.
   
   Our staff is trusted by more families than any other location in the county for a reason - we have great people! Our people are highly tenured for a reason - this is a great place to work!
   
   Please don't wait. Call and talk to us today to schedule an interview before this position is filled. To learn more about Greenwood, click here.
   
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   We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
   
   ID: 2022-6378
   
   External Company Name: Northstar Memorial Group
   
   External Company URL: www.nsmg.com
   
   Street: 4300 Imperial Avenue
   
   Region: Western (CA, AZ)

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5. Post your job

   To find funeral arrangers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any funeral arrangers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level funeral arrangers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit funeral arrangers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   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 funeral arranger

   Once you've decided on a perfect funeral arranger candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new funeral arranger. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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