How to become funeral home managerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Management & Consulting Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay

$78,790

25th–75th pct. $61,890–$103,940

Top pay (est.)

$203,300

Top 10% $156,400

Pay in 5 years

$91,600est.

2031

Pay in 10 years

$106,500est.

$91,600–$123,600

Outlook score

66/100

★★★☆☆ Good

AI replacement risk

43%

Moderate

Job growth (10 yr)

+4.1%

2,600 openings / yr

How to become funeral home managers

Typical education

Associate's degree

BLS

Related experience

Less than 5 years

On-the-job training

None

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Funeral Home Managers

Key skills

Service Orientation

4.0

Active Listening

3.9

Reading Comprehension

3.9

Speaking

3.8

Social Perceptiveness

3.8

Critical Thinking

3.6

Time Management

3.6

Writing

3.6

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service

6.0

Administrative

5.3

Administration and Management

5.0

English Language

4.3

Personnel and Human Resources

4.3

Psychology

4.3

Computers and Electronics

4.2

Sales and Marketing

3.8

What the work involves

Performing for or Working Directly with the PublicAssisting and Caring for OthersHandling and Moving ObjectsCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationCoordinating the Work and Activities of OthersEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsProviding Consultation and Advice to OthersOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionNear VisionWritten ExpressionProblem Sensitivity

Education of workers

Associate's degree

50%

High school diploma

26%

Post-secondary certificate

15%

Post-bachelor's certificate

Some college

Bachelor's degree

Training before entry

6–12 months

35%

1–2 years

30%

Up to 1 month

30%

2–4 years

3–6 months

4–10 years

Related work experience

2–4 years

29%

None

28%

1–2 years

16%

6–12 months

15%

4–6 years

11%

Up to 1 month

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as funeral home managers

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

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Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data

Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.