Memorial Planning Advisor

Job overview

The Memorial Planning Advisor role is an onsite, full-time position serving Northeastern New Jersey, based in Newark, NJ. Compensation includes a weekly training salary for up to 12 weeks, capped at $7,000 for that period; afterward, compensation is 100% commission. The role supports the Archdiocese of Newark’s Catholic Cemeteries department. The advisor helps families plan for interment and memorialization in an Archdiocesan cemetery or mausoleum. The role involves meeting families, completing sales documentation, maintaining leads and follow-up, and working toward yearly sales forecasts while supporting families through bereavement-related planning.

What you'll do

• Learn and promote the Order of Christian Funerals
• meet families in their homes to discuss pre-need cemetery or mausoleum planning
• complete sales agreements and transaction documents
• assist with mausoleum memorialization
• work designated cemetery or mausoleum duty days
• maintain sales leads and follow up within five days with a home visit
• solicit business through surveys, referrals, and reworks
• attend sales meetings and training
• maintain activity records.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

memorial planning advisor

catholic cemeteries

pre-need planning

mausoleum

family support

sales

sales leads

newark nj

archdiocese of newark

weekly training salary

commission-based compensation

health insurance

dental insurance

pension

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental and life insurance, pension, disability coverage, and voluntary 403(b) plan.

Why this role

Requires a practicing Catholic committed to the Archdiocese’s mission; compensation changes to 100% commission after the training period.

About the employer

Archdiocese of Newark is hiring for this role. Industry: Cemeteries and Crematories. Sector: 81.