Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services
Family Service Director
San Pablo, CA - Full Time
Key Responsibilities
Skills and Qualifications
- Funeral Planning:
Meeting with families to understand their wishes and help them make personalized choices for funeral, cremation, and memorial services. - Logistics and Coordination:
Arranging transportation for the deceased, coordinating with clergy and pallbearers, and scheduling graveside services or cremations. - Paperwork and Compliance:
Ensuring all legal documents for the death certificate and burial or cremation are filed correctly and in a timely manner. - Family Support:
Providing guidance, empathy, and compassionate communication to help families navigate their grief during a difficult time.
Skills and Qualifications
- Interpersonal Skills:
Strong communication, active listening, and compassion are essential for working with grieving families. - Organizational Skills:
Excellent project management and organizational skills are necessary to coordinate complex funeral logistics within tight timelines. - Technical Knowledge:
Familiarity with mortuary science, funeral practices, and legal requirements for death certificates and dispositions.
