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Bliley's

Funeral Service Apprentice

Richmond, VA · On-site

Primary Duties & Responsibilities: * Assist the Central Services Manager as needed, including transporting deceased persons, answering phone calls, and running company errands. * Serve as a Funeral ...

Bliley's

Embalmer/Funeral Director

Richmond, VA · On-site

$49K - $64K/yr

Communicate regularly with family-facing Funeral Directors, Dispatch, and Location Managers. * Mentor and train funeral service apprentices. Other Responsibilities * Ensure compliance with all ...

Adams

Funeral Manager

Sterling, VA · On-site

Manage funeral services and post-service follow-ups, proactively resolving family concerns with empathy and professionalism. Operations & Facility Management * Lead daily operations, including Ghusl ...

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How much do funeral service managers jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for funeral service managers in Virginia is $52,714.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35,700.00 and $57,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Funeral Service Managers vs Funeral Directors?

AspectFuneral Service ManagersFuneral Directors
CredentialsLicensing, certifications in funeral serviceLicensing, certifications in funeral service
Work EnvironmentOversee funeral homes, manage staffConduct funeral services, meet with families
Employer & Industry UsageFuneral homes, management rolesFuneral homes, direct service roles
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Funeral Service Managers primarily oversee funeral home operations and staff, focusing on management and administrative tasks. Funeral Directors, on the other hand, are directly involved in conducting funeral services and assisting families. While both roles require similar certifications and work within funeral homes, Funeral Service Managers focus on business oversight, whereas Funeral Directors focus on service delivery.

How much do funeral service managers make?

Funeral service managers typically earn a median annual salary of around $70,000, with salaries ranging from approximately $45,000 to over $100,000 depending on experience, location, and the size of the funeral home. They often hold certifications such as funeral director or embalmer licenses and oversee staff, operations, and client services.

What does a funeral service manager do?

A funeral service manager oversees the planning and coordination of funeral services, manages staff, and ensures compliance with legal and industry standards. They handle client arrangements, supervise funeral home operations, and often require certification or licensing in funeral service. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential in this role.

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Funeral Service Apprentice

Richmond, VA • On-site

Bliley's Funeral Homes & Cremation Center
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Job description

Description:

For more than a century, Bliley’s Funeral Homes & Cremation Center has stood for service, trust, and professionalism. As we continue to grow, joining our team means being part of a legacy of care and a culture where every associate contributes to the experience families remember. We seek individuals who hold themselves to a high standard and find meaning in helping others.


Summary of Job Function:

At Bliley's, our mission is to "guide our community through grief with ritual, education, and compassion" - and training the next generation of licensed funeral directors is a key component of that philosophy. The Funeral Service Apprentice at Bliley’s supports licensed funeral professionals across the organization while gaining hands-on experience in all aspects of funeral service. This role includes opportunities to assist with embalming, funeral arranging, and funeral direction, as well as the transportation of deceased persons, maintenance of fleet and facilities, running errands, and actively promoting Bliley’s in the community. Apprentices work under supervision of licensed funeral professionals to fulfill state licensure requirements and develop the skills necessary to become a licensed Funeral Director.


Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Central Services Manager as needed, including transporting deceased persons, answering phone calls, and running company errands.
  • Serve as a Funeral Director Assistant when needed, assisting licensed funeral directors with conducting ceremonies, transporting flowers, directing parking and processions, and driving hearses.
  • Assist licensed funeral directors in the Care Center to provide all aspects of decedent care, including embalming, dressing, presentation, and maintaining a clean environment.
  • Assist licensed funeral directors with all aspects of funeral arranging, including conferences, death certificates, obituaries, receptions, celebrants, venues, escorts, military honors, ceremony planning, etc. 
  • Assist licensed funeral directors with all aspects of funeral services, including visitations, church ceremonies, funeral home ceremonies, cemetery ceremonies, processions, etc.
  • Assist Fleet & Facilities Manager with maintenance of fleet and facilities.
  • Complete all necessary licensing requirements, including 2000 hours, 25 embalmings, and 25 family interactions.
  • Actively promote Bliley’s Funeral Homes and Cremation Center in the community.
Requirements:
  • Must have a mortuary science degree or be in the final semester of completing one.
  • Must have career ambitions for becoming a licensed funeral director.
  • Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work compassionately with families and associates of diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures.
  • Significant carrying, pushing and/or pulling and frequent lifting of objects weighing 25-75 pounds along with the ability for job related lifting of 75-125 pounds. 
  • Significant ability to work independently.
  • Ability to multitask within job requirements.
  • Must be detail-oriented.