Funeral Home Managers

SOC Code: 11-9171

Funeral Home Managerss consult with families or friends of the deceased to arrange funeral details, such as obituary notice wording, casket selection, or plans for services. This career typically requires medium preparation (1-2 years). With an AI-proof score of 81.5/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Service Orientation, Service Orientation, Reading Comprehension.

AI-Proof Score: 81.5Very High
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Median Salary

$76,830

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Job Growth

4.1%

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Training Time

Medium preparation (1-2 years)

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Job Zone

Zone 3 / 5

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Training Cost

~$15,000

Key Skills

  • Service Orientation
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Writing

Common Tasks

  • Consult with families or friends of the deceased to arrange funeral details, such as obituary notice wording, casket selection, or plans for services.
  • Schedule funerals, burials, or cremations.
  • Deliver death certificates to medical facilities or offices to obtain signatures from legally authorized persons.
  • Offer counsel and comfort to families and friends of the deceased.
  • Monitor funeral service operations to ensure that they comply with applicable policies, regulations, and laws.

Why AI-Proof?

  • Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
  • Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
  • Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
  • Social and regulatory barriers to full automation