Perform various tasks to arrange and direct individual 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.
SOC: 39-4031.00
Common Job Titles
Funeral Arranger
Funeral Counselor
Funeral Director
Mortician
What You'll Need to Succeed
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Key competencies for this occupation at a glance
MindsetIntegrate compassionate communication with grief support principles when interviewing bereaved families to arrange funeral service details and preferences.
Proficient
MindsetBalance family wishes with regulatory requirements and practical constraints during funeral planning consultations, maintaining sensitivity to cultural and religious traditions.
Proficient
KnowledgeCoordinate logistics of funeral services including transportation, pallbearers, and religious officials within time-sensitive environments, managing multiple concurrent arrangements.
Proficient
KnowledgeEvaluate service options and pricing structures to guide families through product and service selections while ensuring compliance with FTC Funeral Rule.
Proficient
KnowledgeOrganize administrative documentation including death certificates, permits, and service contracts ensuring accuracy and timely submission to government agencies and third parties.
Proficient
MindsetAdvocate for client needs and preferences when negotiating with cemeteries, clergy, and service vendors on behalf of bereaved families.
Proficient
KnowledgeApply knowledge of religious, cultural, and philosophical traditions when designing personalized funeral ceremonies that honor diverse belief systems.
Developing
Hands-onPerform embalming procedures using trocars, arterial tubes, and embalming machines following safety protocols and state regulations for body preparation.
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Hands-onExecute restorative cosmetic techniques using airbrushing, highlighting, and positioning equipment to prepare the deceased for viewing with attention to family expectations and natural appearance.
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KnowledgeDemonstrate operational management of funeral home resources including scheduling, staffing, inventory control, and facility maintenance under business ownership or supervisory roles.
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Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
25,700
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $31,470. 25th percentile: U.S. $38,470. 50th percentile: U.S. $49,800. 75th percentile: U.S. $67,140. 90th percentile: U.S. $85,940. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
U.S.
Metric
U.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less
$31,470
10% of workers earn the following or more
$85,940
Workers on average earn
$56,340
+ 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
English Language3.8/5
Administrative3.7/5
Administration and Management3.6/5
Psychology3.4/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
