Funeral Home Manager (San Diego, CA)
San Diego, CA - USA
Job Summary
Our Mission: Care. Comfort. Plan.
At Greenwood Memorial Park Mortuary & Crematory were building on more than a century of service to San Diego and seeking a Funeral Home Manager who is ready to lead from the front and help shape what comes next. Established in 1907 Greenwood is a respected name in the San Diego community with a long history of serving families during some of the most important moments of their lives. Today were investing in that legacy with a newly renovated funeral home and office space a strong focus on our people and a commitment to delivering an exceptional experience for every family we serve. This is more than managing daily funeral home operations. The Funeral Home Manager will have the opportunity to influence the family experience from the first call through final arrangements develop the next generation of funeral professionals and help lead an established organization into its next chapter. If youre an accessible resourceful hands-on leader who takes ownership develops people and understands that exceptional service begins with a strong team we want to hear from you.
What Youll Do
- Lead the funeral home team by fostering a culture of accountability communication collaboration and exceptional service.
- Direct day-to-day operations while maintaining high standards of service compliance and business performance.
- Guide families through the arrangement process ensuring compassionate professional and consistent care.
- Develop and mentor Funeral Directors Funeral Arrangers support staff and emerging leaders through coaching training feedback and succession planning.
- Support case volume revenue objectives and operational efficiency while maintaining expense discipline.
- Build relationships with local organizations churches hospitals hospices care facilities veterans organizations and community partners.
- Partner across funeral home cemetery crematory administration and sales teams to create a seamless family experience.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes strengthen performance and drive long-term success.
What You Bring
- California Funeral Director license or the ability to obtain California licensure.
- 5 years of experience in the funeral profession or a related service-oriented industry.
- 2 years of leadership experience with demonstrated success leading and developing teams.
- A strong mentorship mindset with a track record of developing employees and future leaders.
- A hands-on approachable leadership style with a willingness to support both families and team members.
- Strong communication organizational and problem-solving skills.
- An entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities drive results and lead through change.
- A commitment to accountability professionalism and exceptional family service.
Why Greenwood & NorthStar
- Lead an established and respected San Diego funeral home serving the community since 1907.
- Work from a newly renovated funeral home and office environment.
- Cell phone allowance.
- The opportunity to lead and develop an experienced team of funeral professionals.
- A culture where learning coaching and professional development are part of how we operate.
- The ability to build meaningful relationships throughout the San Diego community.
- Be part of a company recognized as a USA Today 2026 Top Workplace.
And then theres San Diego. With year-round outdoor activities beautiful weather stunning beaches and easy access to everything the region has to offer this is an opportunity to grow your career in one of the countrys most desirable places to live and work. At NorthStar Memorial Group we value dedication recognize potential invest in our people and celebrate ethical leadership. At Greenwood you wont simply manage a funeral home. Youll develop people serve families strengthen community relationships and help shape the next chapter of a legacy that began in 1907.
Compensation
- $100000 - $115000 per year
Benefits
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Matching
We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
NSMG - NorthStar Memorial Group represents the nation’s finest funeral, cemetery, cremation & memorialization locations. We've evolved & led the industry.