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How much do director commission funeral jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for director commission funeral in the United States is $65,886.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,500.00 and $76,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Commission Funeral vs Funeral Director?

AspectDirector Commission FuneralFuneral Director
CredentialsLicensing, certifications in funeral service, management experienceLicensing, certifications in funeral service
Work EnvironmentOversees funeral homes, manages staff, handles business operationsConducts funeral services, arranges burials, interacts with families
Employer & Industry UsageFuneral homes, funeral service companiesFuneral homes, mortuaries

The main difference is that a Director Commission Funeral typically holds a managerial or executive role overseeing funeral operations, while a Funeral Director is directly involved in conducting funeral services and assisting families. Both roles require similar certifications, but their responsibilities and work environments differ significantly.

Do funeral directors get paid commission?

Funeral directors typically do not earn commissions; their compensation is usually salary or hourly wages. They may receive bonuses or incentives based on sales or performance, but commission-based pay is uncommon in this profession. Most funeral homes focus on fixed pay structures and service fees rather than commission.

Is it hard to get a job as a funeral director?

Becoming a funeral director typically requires completing a mortuary science program, obtaining licensure, and gaining experience through apprenticeships or internships. Job availability can vary based on location and industry demand, but strong communication skills and emotional resilience are important for success in this field.
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Infographic showing various Director Commission Funeral job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 57% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 42% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,886 per year, or $31.7 per hour.

Funeral Director - Advance Planning

Service Corporation International

Providence, RI • On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 20 days ago


Service Corporation International rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 96 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 9 rated funeral services


Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.
The Advance Planning Funeral Director is accountable for serving client families by making pre-need arrangements with a focus on community engagement and advance-planning services. This role is responsible for serving families across multiple communities centered on various locations and provides exemplary personalized service. This role plays an essential role in generating revenue for the location as well as acting as the primary contact for families.
Compassionate and results-driven sales representative to actively seek out and engage prospective clients with purchasing pre-planned funeral services as well as pre-planned and at-need cemetery/mausoleum property. Meet with client families, at the Funeral Home or virtually, to discuss 'Celebrating a Life Well Lived'. Present service, product, and property solutions to meet their personal and cultural needs. Take pride in service excellence and a technology rich company to support revenue quota achievement.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead Generation
  • Holds self-accountable for prospecting a minimum of 1-2 hours each day
  • Obtains referrals from families served by the location
  • Networks and builds community and civic relationships
  • Explains and presents presentations to families served and referred families
  • Maintains and tracks activity levels to ensure productivity

Build Relationships with Families
  • Responds to client inquiries in a timely, respectful, sensitive and professional manner
  • Connects with families through listening, honest communication and genuine concern
  • Develops an understanding of each family's unique needs and offers solutions that provide value to them
  • Stays in touch with families to ensure satisfaction
  • Prepares for all appointments and performs all procedures with professionalism and attention to detail
  • Follows through on all customer problems and requests
  • Builds trust-based relationships to earn the right to ask for referrals
  • Earns the right to gain referrals to offer protection to protect family members, and the family's relatives and friends, by educating them on the benefits of pre-planning

Teamwork
  • Represents a continuous link from services provided at need, through aftercare, to providing services to protect families in the future
  • Collaborates and teams with funeral directors, location managers, and other members of funeral home and or cemetery staff, to provide seamless, high quality service
  • Thoroughly and completely reviews previous services and contacts with families to prepare to support current needs and or sales
  • Shares family concerns with rest of the SCI team

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 1-2 years of college or an equivalent of education and experience

Experience
  • High school equivalency and 1-2 years of college or an equivalent of education and experience
  • 1-2 years of customer service or sales industry experience preferred

Licenses
  • Current state/province issued driver's license with an acceptable driving record
  • Insurance license if required by state/province law and as prescribed by each state board
  • State Funeral Directors License
  • Funeral Directors License

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Must be able to pass the Company's internal presentation certification within thirty days of hire
  • Ability to work a number of evenings and or weekends every month
  • Ability to drive frequently

The estimated total target compensation for this position in the first year typically ranges from $50,000 to $100,000 annually, consisting of a strong commission-based incentive structure and base pay. In subsequent years, sales professionals commonly earn $100,000 to $150,000 or more annually. Actual compensation will vary based on individual performance, geographic location, and applicable business conditions.
(Note: The position includes an hourly rate of $15.00 as part of the total compensation structure.)
Medical Dental Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
*Health Savings Account with Company Contribution
Sick Leave Short-Term
Disability Long-Term
Disability Life Insurance
Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance
Dependent Life Insurance
SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match
*Employee Assistance Program
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  • Ability to obtain and maintain an insurance license if required by state/province
  • Flexible hours but, at times must have the ability to work up to 12 hours in a day
  • Ability to treat others with empathy and respect
  • Knowledge of computers and some software
  • Customer service skills

Postal Code: 02904
Category (Portal Searching): Sales
Job Location: US-RI - Providence

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