Description
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.
Interests
- Conventional
- Enterprising
- Social
Work Values
- Relationships
- Independence
- Achievement
Work Styles
- Concern for Others
- Integrity
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Initiative
Tasks
- Oversee the preparation and care of the remains of people who have died.
- Obtain information needed to complete legal documents, such as death certificates or burial permits.
- Perform embalming duties, as necessary.
- Consult with families or friends of the deceased to arrange funeral details, such as obituary notice wording, casket selection, or plans for services.
- Remove deceased remains from place of death.
Work Activities
- Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
- Getting Information
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
- Documenting/Recording Information
- Assisting and Caring for Others
Detailed Work Activities
- Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Technology Skills
- Office suite software
- Presentation software
- Data base user interface and query software
- Spreadsheet software
- Electronic mail software
Abilities
- Oral Expression
- Oral Comprehension
- Speech Clarity
- Speech Recognition
- Problem Sensitivity
Skills
- Active Listening
- Social Perceptiveness
- Service Orientation
- Coordination
- Speaking
Knowledge
- Customer and Personal Service
- English Language
- Administrative
- Administration and Management
- Psychology
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Crematory Operations Certificaton ProgramCertifying Organization
Cremation Association of North America
Type
Core
Certificate name
National Board ExaminationCertifying Organization
International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards
Type
Core
Certificate name
Certified Funeral Service PractitionerCertifying Organization
Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice
Type
Advanced
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $39,514 |
| Median (50%) | $48,120 |
| High (90%) | $73,729 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $47,495 |
| Mid Level | $51,656 |
| Senior Level | $70,883 |
| Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 25,300 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 26,100 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 4%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 4%
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