ZipRecruiter

Log In

2

Full Time Funeral Pre Planning Jobs (NOW HIRING)

previous page

Showing results 41-60

All Jobsfull time JobsPersonal Care JobsFuneral JobsFuneral Professional JobsFull Time Funeral Pre Planning Jobs

Full Time Funeral Pre Planning information

See salary details

$26K

$53.2K

$105.5K

How much do full time funeral pre planning jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time funeral pre planning in the United States is $53,170.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,000.00 and $58,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is full time funeral pre planning?

Full time funeral pre planning involves working with individuals and families to arrange and organize all aspects of a funeral service in advance. This includes helping clients make decisions about burial or cremation, selecting service details, and handling necessary paperwork and financial arrangements. By planning ahead, clients can ensure their wishes are respected and relieve their loved ones of making difficult decisions during a time of grief. Funeral pre planning professionals typically guide clients through the process, offer advice, and answer any questions about funeral options and costs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a full time funeral pre planner, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Full Time Funeral Pre Planner, you need strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of funeral service regulations, often supported by a background in sales or customer service and, in some regions, a relevant license or certification. Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) software, scheduling systems, and legal documentation tools is typically required. Compassion, active listening, and discretion are essential soft skills for building trust and supporting clients during sensitive discussions. These abilities are crucial for providing personalized guidance, ensuring legal compliance, and fostering meaningful client relationships in a challenging and emotional field.

What are some common challenges faced in a full time funeral pre planning role, and how can I prepare for them?

In a full-time funeral pre-planning role, professionals often encounter the challenge of discussing sensitive topics with clients and families, requiring empathy, patience, and strong communication skills. You'll need to balance administrative tasks—such as preparing documentation and coordinating with funeral homes—with building trusting relationships. Staying organized and being knowledgeable about legal and financial regulations is crucial. Ongoing training and mentorship from experienced colleagues can help you navigate these challenges and grow in your career.

What is the difference between Full Time Funeral Pre Planning vs Funeral Director?

AspectFull Time Funeral Pre PlanningFuneral Director
CredentialsMay include certifications in pre-planning or counselingLicensed funeral director license, certifications in embalming and funeral service
Work EnvironmentOffice-based, client consultations, planning sessionsFuneral homes, embalming rooms, on-site services
Employer & Industry UsageFuneral homes, pre-arrangement companiesFuneral homes, mortuaries, crematories

Full Time Funeral Pre Planning focuses on helping clients arrange funeral services in advance, often working in an office setting. Funeral Directors manage the entire funeral process, including embalming, arranging services, and on-site support. While both roles require knowledge of funeral services, pre planners emphasize client consultations and planning, whereas funeral directors handle the operational and hands-on aspects of funeral service delivery.

What cities are hiring for Full Time Funeral Pre Planning jobs?

Cities with the most Full Time Funeral Pre Planning job openings:

What are the most commonly searched types of Funeral Pre Planning jobs?

The most popular types of Funeral Pre Planning jobs are:

What states have the most Full Time Funeral Pre Planning jobs?

States with the most job openings for Full Time Funeral Pre Planning jobs include:

Full Time Funeral Pre Planning jobs near you

Funeral Director - Advance Planning

Service Corporation International

New Britain, CT • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 13 days ago

Service Corporation International rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 97 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.

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
  • 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

$14.00 - $18.80

This role is eligible for Commissions based on exceeding defined quotas. Commission plan includes biweekly, monthly, and rolling three month commissions.

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

#SCI

Postal Code: 06053Category (Portal Searching): SalesJob Location: US-CT - New Britain

What Service Corporation International employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom

Apply