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Funeral Home Managers

	Median Wage (USD, 2024)	Projected Job Openings (2024-2034)	Projected Growth (2024-2034)
National Statistics	$76830	2600	4.1%
State Statistics	-	-	-
City Statistics	-	-	-

Statistics

National

State

City

State

City

$76830

Median Wage (USD, 2024)

2600

Projected Job Openings (2024-2034)

4.1%

Projected Growth (2024-2034)

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.

Experience Requirements Overview

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Education, Training and Experience

Required Level of Education: Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)

Related Work Experience: Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years

On-Site or In-Plant Training: Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year

On-the-Job Training: Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months

Detailed Work Activities

Establish interpersonal business relationships to facilitate work activities.
Analyze market research data.
Advise customers on technical or procedural issues.
Supervise employees.
Direct facility maintenance or repair activities.
Monitor organizational compliance with regulations.
Negotiate sales or lease agreements for products or services.
Provide counsel, comfort, or encouragement to individuals or families.
Implement organizational process or policy changes.
Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
Develop marketing plans or strategies.
Resolve customer complaints or problems.
Analyze data to inform operational decisions or activities.
Analyze financial records to improve efficiency.
Schedule activities or facility use.
Promote products, services, or programs.
Develop organizational goals or objectives.
Determine pricing or monetary policies.
Maintain operational records.
Prepare reports related to compliance matters.
Monitor performance of organizational members or partners.
Communicate organizational policies and procedures.
Evaluate capabilities or training needs.
Interview employees, customers, or others to collect information.
Hire personnel.
Prepare staff schedules or work assignments.
Deliver items.
Complete documentation required by programs or regulations.
Coordinate regulatory documentation activities.

Work Values

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Working Conditions

Recognition

Relationships

Support

Independence

Tasks

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.
Plan and implement changes to service offerings to meet community needs or increase funeral home revenues.
Respond to customer complaints, legal inquiries, payment negotiations, or other post-service matters.
Negotiate contracts for prearranged funeral services.
Explain goals, policies, or procedures to staff members.
Schedule work hours for funeral home or contract employees.
Set prices or credit terms for funeral products or services.
Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to identify opportunities for cost reductions or service improvements.
Interview and hire new employees.
Identify skill development needs for funeral home staff.
Direct or monitor administrative, support, repair, or maintenance services for funeral homes.
Set marketing, sales, or other financial goals for funeral service establishments and monitor progress toward these goals.
Attend or make presentations at community events to promote funeral home services or build community relationships.
Evaluate the performance of vendors, contract employees, or other service providers to ensure quality and cost-efficiency.
Conduct market research and analyze industry trends.
Plan and implement sales promotions or other marketing strategies and activities for funeral home operations.

Work Styles

Innovation

A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.

Innovation

Achievement Orientation

Intellectual Curiosity

Tolerance for Ambiguity

Initiative

Adaptability

Self-Confidence

Perseverance

Leadership Orientation

Humility

Sincerity

Empathy

Cooperation

Optimism

Social Orientation

Cautiousness

Attention to Detail

Dependability

Integrity

Stress Tolerance

Self-Control

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