How to become morticians, undertakers, and funeral arrangerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter
Median annual pay
$55,010
25th–75th pct. $42,430–$72,010
Top pay (est.)
$115,200
Top 10% $88,620
Pay in 5 years
$64,200est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$74,900est.
$64,400–$86,900
Outlook score
59/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
26%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+3.0%
3,000 openings / yr
How to become morticians, undertakers, and funeral arrangers
Typical education
Associate's degree
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Long-term on-the-job training
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 Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsHandling and Moving ObjectsPerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesAssisting and Caring for OthersCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationMaking Decisions and Solving Problems
Important abilities
Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionSpeech ClaritySpeech RecognitionWritten ExpressionWritten Comprehension
Education of workers
Training before entry
Related work experience
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 morticians, undertakers, and funeral arrangers
Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.
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.