Funeral Home Managers
Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed
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.
Median pay: $78,790/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +4.1% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 2,600 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Associate's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• 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.
What's the median pay for Funeral Home Managers?
The median pay for Funeral Home Managers is $78,790 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Funeral Home Managers?
Employment for Funeral Home Managers is projected to change +4.1% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Funeral Home Managers?
Typical entry-level education: Associate's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Funeral Home Managers?
About 2,600 openings per year, on average, over the decade.