Funeral Service Managers

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 41,410 - 151,680; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Funeral Service Manager to oversee the operations of funeral homes in the United States. The role involves managing staff, scheduling work hours, and consulting with families regarding funeral services. Candidates should have strong communication skills, experience in funeral services, and be proficient in tools like Microsoft Office. The average salary for this position ranges from $41,410 to $151,680 annually, reflecting a promising career with a growing demand over the next few years.

Qualifications

• Experience in funeral services is essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills to consult with families.
• Ability to manage administrative tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Schedule work hours for funeral home or contract employees.
• Identify skill development needs for funeral home staff.
• Consult with families to arrange funeral details.
• Supervise work of staff at funeral homes.
• Interview and hire new employees.
• Monitor administrative and maintenance services for homes.

Skills

Service Orientation

Active Listening

Social Perceptiveness

Speaking

Reading Comprehension

Time Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Web browser software

Email software

Financial reporting software

FPA Software MACCS

HMIS Advantage

Twin Tiers Technologies MIMS

Job description

All About Funeral Service Managers

Occupation 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.

Job Duties

• Schedule work hours for funeral home or contract employees.
• Identify skill development needs for funeral home staff.
• 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.
• Interview and hire new employees.
• Direct or monitor administrative, support, repair, or maintenance services for funeral homes.

Core Skills

• Service Orientation: Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Time Management: Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

Tools & Technology

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Web browser software
• Email software
• Financial reporting software
• FPA Software MACCS
• HMIS Advantage
• Twin Tiers Technologies MIMS

Job Demand

In the United States, there were 25,700 jobs for Funeral Service Manager in 2016. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 7% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 1,800 new jobs for Funeral Service Manager by 2026. The BLS estimates 2,000 yearly job openings in this field.

Job Salary

The average yearly salary of a Funeral Service Manager ranges between $41,410 and $151,680. Funeral Service Managers who work in Virginia, Wisconsin, or Michigan, make the highest salaries.