Human Services
Perform various tasks to arrange and direct funeral services, such as coordinating transportation of body to mortuary, interviewing family or other authorized person to arrange details, selecting pallbearers, aiding with the selection of officials for religious rites, and providing transportation for mourners.
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Directors
Average
$75,410
ANNUAL
$36.25
HOURLY
Entry Level
$37,190
ANNUAL
$17.88
HOURLY
Mid Level
$68,040
ANNUAL
$32.71
HOURLY
Expert Level
$98,890
ANNUAL
$47.54
HOURLY
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Directors
820
Projected job openings through 2028
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Directors
Degree Recommendations
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Directors
01
Obtain information needed to complete legal documents, such as death certificates or burial permits.
02
Consult with families or friends of the deceased to arrange funeral details, such as obituary notice wording, casket selection, or plans for services.
03
Perform embalming duties as necessary.
04
Oversee the preparation and care of the remains of people who have died.
05
Contact cemeteries to schedule the opening and closing of graves.
06
Remove deceased remains from place of death.
07
Arrange for clergy members to perform needed services.
08
Provide information on funeral service options, products, or merchandise and maintain a casket display area.
09
Offer counsel and comfort to bereaved families or friends.
10
Maintain financial records, order merchandise, or prepare accounts.
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Directors
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
Clerical
KNOWLEDGE
Psychology
KNOWLEDGE
Sales and Marketing
SKILL
Social Perceptiveness
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Coordination
SKILL
Service Orientation
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Speech Recognition
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
Human Services
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