Cemetery Administrator

The Cemetery Administrator is responsible for the administrative management of the City cemetery, including recordkeeping, lot sales, burial coordination, and public communication. This position ensures accurate records, assists families during burial arrangements, and coordinates with cemetery caretakers to ensure operations run smoothly.

• Maintain and update cemetery records including:
  • Burial records
  • Lot ownership
  • Deeds and transfers
  • Interment permits
• Maintain cemetery maps and burial location records
• Process lot sales and transfers
• Maintain digital and physical cemetery files

• Schedule burials with funeral homes
• Coordinate grave preparation with caretakers
• Ensure graves are located correctly and documentation is accurate
• Maintain burial logs and ensure records are updated promptly

• Assist families with:
  • Lot purchases
  • Burial arrangements
  • Locating graves
  • General cemetery inquiries
• Provide compassionate and professional service during sensitive situations

• Coordinate payments through City Hall procedures
• Assist with annual cemetery reporting if required

• Communicate burial schedules to caretakers
• Coordinate monument installations and approvals
• Assist with long-term cemetery planning and record preservation

• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office or similar)
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation

• Experience in records management, administration, or municipal government

This position is primarily administrative but may require occasional visits to the cemetery for burial coordination or record verification.

Part-time. Hours vary depending on burial schedules and administrative needs.