Salary Breakdown
Funeral Home Managers
Average
$67,090
ANNUAL
$32.26
HOURLY
Entry Level
$45,850
ANNUAL
$22.05
HOURLY
Mid Level
$61,400
ANNUAL
$29.52
HOURLY
Expert Level
$99,230
ANNUAL
$47.71
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Funeral Home Managers
410
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Funeral Home Managers
Supporting Programs
Funeral Home Managers
Top Expected Tasks
Funeral Home Managers
01
Consult with families or friends of the deceased to arrange funeral details, such as obituary notice wording, casket selection, or plans for services.
02
Direct and supervise work of embalmers, funeral attendants, death certificate clerks, cosmetologists, or other staff.
03
Schedule funerals, burials, or cremations.
04
Sell funeral services, products, or merchandise to clients.
05
Monitor funeral service operations to ensure that they comply with applicable policies, regulations, and laws.
06
Offer counsel and comfort to families and friends of the deceased.
07
Negotiate contracts for prearranged funeral services.
08
Respond to customer complaints, legal inquiries, payment negotiations, or other post-service matters.
09
Plan and implement changes to service offerings to meet community needs or increase funeral home revenues.
10
Direct or monitor administrative, support, repair, or maintenance services for funeral homes.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Funeral Home Managers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Administrative
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
SKILL
Service Orientation
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Social Perceptiveness
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Monitoring
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
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