Our Mission: Care. Comfort. Plan.
Chapel of the Chimes Hayward Funeral Home and Memorial Park is looking for a Funeral Arranger to join our team in Oakland, 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 assist with funeral and memorial services for families
- Prepare the memorial area for the family before the services start
- Maintain reverence and respect for the deceased at all times
- Ensure that all federal, state, and local regulations related to the funeral industry are followed
Qualifications
- A caring heart, and a passion for helping the community in need
- 1+ year of funeral industry experience preferred, but not required. We will train the right person.
- Professional communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to handle sensitive situations in a professional manner
- Proficient computer skills, including ability to effectively use applications and web-based platforms to complete daily tasks
Compensation range of $26-28/hr.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Chapel of the Chimes Columbarium Oakland is one of the Bay Area's most distinctive and historic places of remembrance. Founded in 1909 and expanded through the visionary work of renowned architect Julia Morgan, the facility blends timeless architectural beauty with a peaceful atmosphere designed for reflection and tribute. Featuring soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and thoughtfully crafted spaces influenced by both Parisian design and the contributions of Frank Lloyd Wright protégé Aaron Green, Chapel of the Chimes provides a truly unique setting for honoring life's lasting legacies. Joining our team means becoming part of a storied tradition of service, heritage, and compassionate care that has supported generations of families.
Chapel of the Chimes Hayward Funeral Home and Memorial Park 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
- Caring heart and passion for helping the community in need
- At least one year of funeral industry experience
- Professional communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to handle sensitive situations professionally
- Proficient computer skills, including effective use of applications and web-based platforms
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
