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.

SOC: 11-9171.00

Common Job Titles

Funeral DirectorFuneral Home ManagerFuneral Service ManagerLocation Manager
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Funeral Home Managers (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

13,120

Wage Distribution by Percentile

MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$45,820
10% of workers earn the following or more$132,470
Workers on average earn$85,650

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • Customer and Personal Service4.7/5
  • Administration and Management4.4/5
  • English Language4.3/5
  • Administrative4.0/5
  • Economics and Accounting3.7/5
Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Technology Skills

CSR Consultants Cemetery Management SCCodeJam MemoriesOnTVEmail softwareFPA Software MACCSFinancial reporting softwareHMIS AdvantageMortware ProfessionalTwin Tiers Technologies CIMS

Tools & Equipment

Airbrushing devicesArterial tubesBody bridgesCannula setsCasket carriagesCasket lowering devicesCentrifugal force pumpsChemical pillows