Our Mission: Care. Comfort. Plan.
Skylawn Funeral Home is looking for a Funeral Arranger to join our team in Half Moon Bay, CA where we offer a passionate and purpose-filled work environment. The Funeral Arranger serves as a trusted guide and compassionate resource for families as they navigate the loss of a loved one. This role is responsible for coordinating funeral and memorial arrangements, providing support throughout the planning process, and ensuring every detail is handled with care, professionalism, and respect. The ideal candidate is service-driven, highly organized, and committed to creating meaningful experiences that honor each life while helping families through one of their most difficult moments.
Responsibilities
- Arrange and lead funeral and memorial services with professionalism, compassion, and respect for families.
- Manage all aspects of service planning, including scheduling, locations, transportation, and coordination with vendors such as florists and caterers.
- Prepare and file required legal documents (death certificates, permits) and work closely with cemeteries to arrange burials.
- Provide logistical support by driving funeral vehicles and delivering flowers, caskets, urns, and personal keepsakes.
- Provide evening on-call coverage as part of a rotating schedule to ensure timely response to urgent operational needs.
- Collaborate with colleagues across departments to ensure family needs are met with care and efficiency.
- Maintain accurate client records and service documentation.
- Handle administrative tasks—including data entry, filing, and phone inquiries—with professionalism and attention to detail.
- Uphold compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations governing funeral service
Qualifications
- Bilingual in English & Spanish, required
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 1+ year of funeral industry experience preferred, but not required. We will train the right person.
- Previous experience in customer service or hospitality strongly preferred.
- Warm, professional presence with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficient in computer applications (MS Office Suite, data entry systems).
- Ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute.
- Strong multitasking skills; able to stay composed in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
- Confident speaking in front of groups and engaging with diverse communities.
- Physically capable of lifting up to 20 to 50 lbs.
- Flexible schedule with weekend availability.
Compensation range of $26- $29/hr. plus monthly bonus potential
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Skylawn Funeral Home has been a trusted source of care and support for Bay Area families since 1957. Known for its commitment to compassionate service and personalized memorial experiences, our team helps families honor loved ones in meaningful ways while providing comfort, guidance, and peace of mind during life's most important moments. With a deep dedication to dignity, respect, and excellence, we take pride in serving a diverse community and helping families create lasting tributes that celebrate life and legacy. Joining our location means becoming part of a respected tradition of service and a team committed to making a meaningful difference every day.
Skylawn Funeral Home is part of the NorthStar Memorial Group family of properties. Voted one of 2026’s USA Today Top Workplaces, NorthStar Memorial Group is a privately held company that offers opportunities for growth with a broad network of support, while keeping the intimacy and personal impact you have at an independently owned property.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Skills Required
- Strong organizational skills
- High school diploma or GED
- 1+ year of funeral industry experience
- Previous experience in customer service or hospitality
- Warm, professional presence with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficient in computer applications (MS Office Suite, data entry systems)
- Ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute
- Strong multitasking skills and composure in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
- Confident speaking in front of groups and engaging with diverse communities
- Physically capable of lifting 20 to 50 lbs
- Flexible schedule with weekend availability
What We Do
Passion. Professionalism. Personal growth. What we do is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to change lives and unleash your talent. Since 2004, NorthStar Memorial Group has grown, evolved and led the funeral and cemetery profession with a fresh perspective and without ever losing sight of what we do best: celebrating life and passionately supporting the families we serve. What began as a single property in Decatur, Illinois has now expanded to include more than 85 funeral, cremation and cemetery locations serving thousands of families across the United States. Here, we understand the power of legacies, and we’ve made it our life’s work to honor them. At NorthStar Memorial Group, we choose collaboration over bureaucracy. Here, everyone has a chance to lead. We encourage & empower our people at every level to speak up, be heard, and watch their ideas become realities. Degreed & non-degreed professionals, labor workers, industry experts – people from all career and experiential backgrounds have the opportunity to find a home here. Sound too good to be true? Apply today to see why our employees have voted NSMG one of the best companies to work for 8 years in a row and one of Selling Power's 2021 Top 50 Companies To Sell For! For more information about career opportunities with NorthStar, visit www.nsmg.com/careers/ or Join our Talent Network @ https://nsmg.jobs.net/en-US/ As a member of our Talent Network, you'll: - Receive alerts with new job opportunities that match your interests - Receive relevant communications and updates from our organization - Share job opportunities with family and friends through Social Media or email Whether you choose to apply or just leave your information, we look forward to staying connected with you







