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Funeral Home Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the services or resources of funeral homes. Includes activities such as determining prices for services or merchandise and managing the facilities of funeral homes.

Visual summary of pay, outlook, skills, interests, and preparation for Funeral Home Managers
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Median pay

$76,830
Median annual pay for Funeral Home Managers.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

4.1%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

2,600
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

32,100
Estimated U.S. employment for Funeral Home Managers in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+1,300
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

Associate's degree
Typical additional preparation: Less than 5 years of related work experience.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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O*NET occupation profile

What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Active Listening
  2. 2Reading Comprehension
  3. 3Critical Thinking
  4. 4Speaking
  5. 5Monitoring
  6. 6Writing

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Customer and Personal Service
  2. 2Administration and Management
  3. 3English Language
  4. 4Administrative
  5. 5Economics and Accounting
  6. 6Sales and Marketing

Abilities

  1. 1Oral Comprehension
  2. 2Oral Expression
  3. 3Written Comprehension
  4. 4Written Expression
  5. 5Near Vision
  6. 6Problem Sensitivity

Career interests

  1. 1Enterprising
  2. 2Conventional
  3. 3Social
  4. 4Realistic
  5. 5Investigative
  6. 6Artistic

Work styles

  1. 1Dependability
  2. 2Empathy
  3. 3Cooperation
  4. 4Sincerity
  5. 5Integrity
  6. 6Self-Control

Work activities

  1. 1Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  2. 2Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  3. 3Assisting and Caring for Others
  4. 4Getting Information
  5. 5Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  6. 6Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Work context

  1. 1Telephone Conversations
  2. 2E-Mail
  3. 3Contact With Others
  4. 4Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
  5. 5Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  6. 6In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

Representative tasks

  • Consult with families or friends of the deceased to arrange funeral details, such as obituary notice wording, casket selection, or plans for services.
  • Schedule funerals, burials, or cremations.
  • Deliver death certificates to medical facilities or offices to obtain signatures from legally authorized persons.
  • Offer counsel and comfort to families and friends of the deceased.
  • Monitor funeral service operations to ensure that they comply with applicable policies, regulations, and laws.
  • Direct and supervise work of embalmers, funeral attendants, death certificate clerks, cosmetologists, or other staff.
  • Complete and maintain records, such as state-required documents, tracking documents, or product inventories.
  • Sell funeral services, products, or merchandise to clients.

Software and tools

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Sources

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