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How much do executive funeral jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for executive funeral in the United States is $93,552.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,000.00 and $120,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Executive Funeral vs Funeral Director?

AspectExecutive FuneralFuneral Director
CredentialsTypically requires funeral service license, business management skillsRequires funeral service license, embalming certification
Work EnvironmentAdministrative, managerial, client-facing roles in funeral homesHands-on, embalming, arranging services, client interaction
Employer & Industry UsageFuneral homes, event planning, management firmsFuneral homes, mortuaries, crematories

Executive Funeral roles often focus on management and client relations within funeral services, requiring business and leadership skills. Funeral Directors handle the hands-on aspects like embalming, arranging services, and guiding families through funeral processes. While both roles require funeral service licenses, Executive Funeral positions emphasize administration and strategy, whereas Funeral Directors focus on operational tasks.

What is an Executive Funeral Director?

An Executive Funeral Director is a senior professional responsible for overseeing the operations and management of a funeral home or mortuary service. They coordinate funeral arrangements, manage staff, ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards, and often support grieving families during the planning process. In addition to handling logistics and services, they play a key leadership role in business development, budgeting, and community relations. Their expertise ensures that funerals are conducted with dignity and professionalism.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Executive Funeral Director, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Executive Funeral Director, you need deep knowledge of mortuary science, funeral service laws, and business management, usually supported by a degree in mortuary science and relevant state licensure. Familiarity with funeral home management software, embalming equipment, and compliance systems is essential. Compassion, strong communication, and organizational leadership are standout soft skills for this role. These competencies are vital to ensure respectful client service, regulatory adherence, and smooth operation of funeral services during sensitive times.

What are some unique challenges faced by Executive Funeral Directors when managing high-profile services?

Executive Funeral Directors often coordinate complex arrangements for high-profile or large-scale services, which can present challenges such as heightened client expectations, media attention, and strict confidentiality requirements. They must carefully manage logistics, ensure flawless execution, and provide compassionate guidance to grieving families under significant pressure. Building strong relationships with vendors, staff, and clients is essential, as is maintaining professionalism and sensitivity in emotionally charged environments.
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Infographic showing various Executive Funeral job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,552 per year, or $45 per hour.
Funeral Attendant (part-time)

Funeral Attendant (part-time)

Service Corporation International

Lighthouse Point, FL

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Service Corporation International rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 90 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

3rd of 8 rated funeral services

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

This support role performs a variety of manual and office tasks in preparation of, during and after funeral services to ensure services run smoothly and as planned. Duties include setting up rooms for ceremonies, copying memorial materials, greeting and escorting friends of the family, driving family members and cleaning vehicles. Funeral Attendants also assist with the preparation of the deceased and casket. The ability to work beyond standard business hours, including weekends and holidays, is required.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

Funeral Services

  • Prepare casket and deceased for visitation or funeral services such as dressing casket, adjusting deceased clothing and jewelry, and transporting casket through hallways.  May assist with lifting deceased 
  • Prepare rooms for a variety of services including but not limited to setting up and cleaning chairs, tables, icons, guest books, flowers, keepsakes, mementos, casket, and urn
  • Greet visitors, provide programs, answers questions, and provide funeral services information
  • May serve as pallbearer
  • May drive families to cemetery site
  • Following services, removal, cleaning, and proper storage of company property as well as packaging, loading, or delivery of family mementos, keepsakes, and flowers 

Office Assistance                                         

  • Courteously answer phones, screen callers, and take ‘first call’ information
  • Notify staff members when appointments arrive and escort guests to appropriate room
  • Maintain reception area and refreshments including making coffee, disposing of trash, replenishing supplies, and straightening, cleaning, or vacuuming 
  • Review a variety of documents for accuracy
  • Data entry of document information into proprietary systems
  • Receive deliveries
  • Make copies, scan, fax, fold/prepare memorial materials, and perform other mailroom task

Driver and vehicle maintenance     

  • Transport, pick up, and deliver documents, family mementos, flowers, and similar articles safely to destination that may include family’s residence, care center, or funeral home
  • May transport the deceased to funeral home
  • Wash, vacuum, and clean vehicles to ensure vehicle is presentable
  • Fuels vehicles as necessary; following safety guidelines and expenditure processes

MINIMUM Requirements

Education

  • High School Diploma or equivalent 

Certification/License

  • Valid state issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Experience

  • No prior work experience required
  • Funeral industry experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to follow instructions given over the phone or in person
  • Ability to use personal computer and type
  • Ability to work and communicate effectively with others
  • Ability to work with kindness and compassion for the deceased and their families
  • Ability to maintain composure in challenging situations
  • Good verbal and written communications skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to work with colleagues to accomplish tasks
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; push/pull up to 200 pounds

Work CONDITIONS

When considering the work hours associated with this job, the following factors may apply:

Work Environment
  • Work indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions
  • Professional Dress is required when in contact with families
  • Drive company owned vehicles, with and without passengers, in surrounding community with varying traffic conditions
Work Postures
  • Frequent, continuous periods of time standing, up 6 hours per day
  • Climbing stairs to access buildings frequently
Physical Demands
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; push/pull up to 200 pounds
  • Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage
Work Hours
  • Working beyond “standard” hours, including weekends, nights and holidays
  • Local travel
Postal Code: 33064Category (Portal Searching): OperationsJob Location: US-FL - Lighthouse Point

Company Description

Life’s not about a job, it’s about purpose.
Do you love sales? Are you passionate about serving your community? Do you want to make a difference with your work?
We’re looking for a sales professional to join our dynamic team! We put people first and value integrity and attention to detail in our work. We’ll change everything you ever thought about working in the funeral services industry. This isn’t your typical job—and we’re not your typical company!
Our Sales Professionals enjoy:
• Unlimited Income Potential - with a competitive commissioned incentive package
• Stability – a recession-resistant, human centered business
• Brand recognition – Our Dignity Memorial® is the North America’s largest provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services.
• Company-Provided Leads - we use the world’s #1 lead-management system and other best-in-
class technology platforms
• Ongoing training
• Advancement opportunities
We think our CEO, Tom Ryan, says it best:
“At SCI, we believe we are Better Together. When each of us brings our best self to work, we can provide the Service Excellence our families deserve. This is why we provide you and your loved ones with benefits and resources to help you become your best.”
BETTER HEALTH:
Wellbeing is important to us, and to ensure our associates have access to the best care, we offer medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental and vision insurance plans for our associates to select from. Our wellness program offers benefit credits and includes a company contribution toward Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA). Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers immediate, confidential help to our associates and their dependents as well as eight free counseling sessions per incident.
BETTER WEALTH:
We are committed to providing the means and resources for our associates to manage their current and future financial needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match, financial education tools and flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter expenses.
BETTER SELF:
We encourage associates to take time off through vacation, holiday, sick time, maternity leave and baby bonding (maternity & paternity) plans. Career development is an important focus, supported by tuition reimbursement, professional training and discounted university rates. Through the Sam Lucas Scholarship Foundation, we provide educational grants to associates, their spouses and children. What is important to our associates outside of work is important to us too. We offer additional benefits including adoption assistance and pet insurance, among many other insurance and benefit options.
BETTER COMMUNITY:
Our Associate Resource Communities (ARCs) are associate-led, self-directed groups of Company colleagues who share similar interests and backgrounds. ARCs offer opportunities to connect with colleagues, promote diversity, share ideas, enhance our business and help improve the communities in which we live and work. As part of our mission to promote excellence in funeral service, our mortuary science scholarship program awards over $96,000 annually to 25 deserving students. (Associates are eligible to participate.) In exchange for a contribution to a charity of their choice, our associates can earn an additional day off per year.
Compensation: $40,000 to $100,000 targeted compensation (with higher earnings potential based on exceptional performance)
Note: Eligibility requirements apply.
SCI is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. On request, we will seek to provide appropriate accessibility options to all applicants with disabilities.
For any difficulties with the application process, please reach out to SCI.jobs@sci-us.com.

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