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Licensed Funeral Director

Washington, DC · On-site

$110K/yr

Provide grief support and counseling to families * Supervise and lead a large team of funeral service professionals * Utilize funeral home management software and CRM tools for service coordination ...

Service Corporation International

Assists with funeral services by coordinating the parking of cars, ushering, driving funeral ... In the absence of a Family Service Counselor, provides aftercare including delivery of ...

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How much do funeral counselor jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for funeral counselor in the United States is $62,532.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,000.00 and $69,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a funeral counselor?

A Funeral Counselor helps families plan and arrange funeral or memorial services for their loved ones. They provide guidance on service options, burial or cremation choices, and necessary paperwork. They may also offer emotional support and assist with pre-planning arrangements. Their goal is to ensure a smooth and respectful process during a difficult time.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a funeral counselor?

As a Funeral Counselor, your daily responsibilities often include meeting with families to discuss funeral service options, offering emotional support and grief counseling, and ensuring that all necessary documentation and arrangements are completed accurately. You may also coordinate with funeral directors, clergy, florists, and other service providers to personalize services according to each family's wishes. Regular communication and follow-up with clients are key parts of the job, as is maintaining meticulous records and adhering to relevant legal or ethical guidelines. This role requires balancing administrative tasks with a sensitive, client-centered approach throughout the bereavement process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the funeral counselor position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Funeral Counselor, you need a solid understanding of grief counseling, funeral planning, and related legal or regulatory processes, typically supported by a degree in counseling, social work, or mortuary science. Familiarity with case management software, client scheduling systems, and state or national certifications in grief or bereavement counseling can be important. Compassion, active listening, and emotional resilience are standout soft skills in this sensitive role. These abilities ensure you can effectively support grieving families while managing the practical aspects of funeral arrangements with professionalism and care.

How do you become a funeral counselor?

To become a funeral counselor, individuals typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, followed by post-secondary education such as an associate or bachelor's degree in fields like funeral service, psychology, or social work. Licensing or certification is often required, which involves completing an apprenticeship or internship and passing a state exam, depending on local regulations. Strong communication skills, empathy, and knowledge of funeral services are essential for success in this role.
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Infographic showing various Funeral Counselor job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 33% Full Time, and 67% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $62,532 per year, or $30.1 per hour.

Funeral Director

Jacksonville, FL • On-site

Hardage-Giddens Funeral Homes
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Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Company Description
Hardage-Giddens funeral homes have a long and storied history in the Jacksonville community. We're going on a century of providing funeral, burial, cremation and cemetery services through what has grown to be a group of 11 funeral homes and 5 cemeteries in Florida's Duval and Clay counties.
We are a member of the Dignity Memorial network of funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers. As a Dignity Memorial provider, we pride ourselves on not only offering the warm, friendly service you'd expect from a locally operated funeral home, but also the value our clients deserve
Job Description
• Arranges and conducts funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized and caring manner consistent with company policies and procedures
• Negotiates and enters into funeral contracts
• Handles contracts, legal documents, and collection of payments in accordance with company policies
• Ensures client families are informed of special recognition/services available for veterans and ensures the delivery of selected recognition/services
• Arranges for the interment or cremation of human remains
• Confirms authorization to proceed with the service arrangements
• Verifies identification of the deceased and authorization for embalming
• Cares for the deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks which may include: performing removals and transfers including lifting of deceased human remains; dressing and preparing caskets; coordinating and assisting with funeral services and visitations
• Supervises/assists in funeral services by: supervising the parking of cars; ushering; driving funeral vehicles; assisting at chapel and church services; assisting at the cemetery; delivering of flowers, caskets, urn, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families; setting up and removal of chairs, and; participating at special functions
• Handles aftercare including delivery of: documentation, stationery, information on insurance, health benefits and pension and pre-arrangements for next of kin
• Handles pre-need sales where applicable. And, or ensures potential pre-need referrals are shared with Family Service Counselors
• Ensures adherence to all professional, municipal, provincial/state and federal licensing authority, regulations and rules applicable to the provision of funeral services
• Prepares and accurately completes documents and online entries related to services, cremations, maintenance
• Promotes and maintain a safe and healthy work environment
• Retains heritage and grows market share through active involvement with community, religious and other organizations
Qualifications
Education
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a degree training program at an accredited mortuary college or technical school specializing in funeral service or mortuary science as required by state/provincial law
Experience
• Apprentice, Funeral Director experience as required by state/provincial law
• 2 years directly related experience preferred
Certification/Licenses
• Must meet all licensing requirements required by state/province law and as prescribed by each state board
• Current state/province issued driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Basic knowledge of religious and fraternal organizations customs
• Knowledge of computers and some software including MS Office Suite required
• High level of compassion and integrity
• Good communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to multi task and set priorities
• Ability to work weekends and evenings
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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