Funeral home managers
SOC Code: 11-9171Also known as:
Arranging Funeral Director, Funeral Counselor, Funeral Director, Funeral Home Director, Funeral Home GM (Funeral Home General Manager)
Median Annual Salary
$76,830
+4.1% growth (2024-2034)
3K
Openings/Year
32K
Current Jobs
What Funeral home managers Do
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.
💰 Salary
$76,830
Median annual wage (2024)
📈 Job Growth
+4.1%
Faster than average
🎓 Education
Associate's degree
Typical entry-level requirement
🚀 Annual Openings
3K
Projected average per year
👔 Work Experience
Less than 5 years
Required before entry
Employment Projections (2024-2034)
Current Employment (2024)
32,100
Projected Employment (2034)
33,400
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Funeral attendants
$34,610 •
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Morticians, undertakers, and funeral arrangers
$49,800 •
+3.1% growth
Top Skills Required
Service Orientation
Active Listening
Social Perceptiveness
Reading Comprehension
Time Management
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
- 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.
- Plan and implement changes to service offerings to meet community needs or increase funeral home revenues.
- Respond to customer complaints, legal inquiries, payment negotiations, or other post-service matters.
Technology & Tools
📚 Entry-Level Education
Associate's degree
Most common requirement
🎯 Recommended Education
Associate's Degree
O*NET recommended level
Degree Programs for Funeral home managers
These degree programs can prepare you for a career as a funeral home managers:
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
2,332 degrees awarded •
58 colleges offer this program
Funeral Direction/Service
252 degrees awarded •
12 colleges offer this program
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, Other
28 degrees awarded •
2 colleges offer this program
Best Colleges for Becoming a Funeral home managers
Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees in related programs. These are the top-rated colleges that prepare students to become funeral home managers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do funeral home managers make?
The median annual salary for funeral home managers is $76,830.
What education do funeral home managers need?
Most funeral home managers positions require a associate's degree.
Common degree programs include Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General, Funeral Direction/Service, Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, Other.
Is becoming funeral home managers a good career choice?
Funeral home managers is projected to see +4.1% job growth from 2024 to 2034,
which is about average for all occupations. With approximately 2,600 job openings expected annually,
there are good opportunities for those entering the field.
What are the best colleges for funeral home managers?
Top colleges for aspiring funeral home managers include
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Wayne State University, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc, Des Moines Area Community College.
These schools are ranked based on their Repit grade and the number of graduates in related programs.
What other job titles are similar to funeral home managers?
Funeral home managers may also be known as: Arranging Funeral Director, Funeral Counselor, Funeral Director, Funeral Home Director, Funeral Home GM (Funeral Home General Manager), Funeral Home Location Manager, Funeral Home Manager, Funeral Home Owner, Funeral Sales Manager, Funeral Service Manager, Licensed Funeral Director, Location Manager, Mortuary Operations Manager (Mortuary Ops Manager), Prearranged Funeral Sales Manager.
These titles often refer to similar roles with varying responsibilities or specializations.