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Funeral Service Managers
Description
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.
Common Tasks
- Attend or make presentations at community events to promote funeral home services or build community relationships.
- Conduct market research and analyze industry trends.
- Consult with families or friends of the deceased to arrange funeral details, such as obituary notice wording, casket selection, or plans for services.
- Direct and supervise work of embalmers, funeral attendants, death certificate clerks, cosmetologists, or other staff.
- Direct or monitor administrative, support, repair, or maintenance services for funeral homes.
Required Education
Associate's degree
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $27.80 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $16.26 and $38.22 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $57,829.48 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $33,821.69 and $79,524.47 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 120 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 16.7% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 140.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $29.00 with the median annual salary reaching $61,421.
