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Oswego Health

Per Diem RN Nursing Supervisor

Oswego, NY · On-site

... funeral home. * Assess all residents demonstrating a change in status and notify MD/Nurse Practitioner as needed; Document resident problems/changes in status in compliance with facility policy and ...

Oswego Health

Per Diem RN Nursing Supervisor

Oswego, NY · On-site

... funeral home. * Assess all residents demonstrating a change in status and notify MD/Nurse Practitioner as needed; Document resident problems/changes in status in compliance with facility policy and ...

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How much do funeral service practitioner jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for funeral service practitioner in the United States is $127,976.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $110,500.00 and $140,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Funeral Service Practitioner vs Funeral Director?

AspectFuneral Service PractitionerFuneral Director
CredentialsState licensing, certification, funeral service educationSame as Funeral Service Practitioner
Work EnvironmentPreparation of remains, assisting with funeral arrangementsOverseeing funeral services, client interactions
Employer & Industry UsageFuneral homes, mortuariesFuneral homes, mortuaries

Funeral Service Practitioners and Funeral Directors often share similar credentials and work environments, with the main difference being that Funeral Service Practitioners focus more on preparing remains and assisting during services, while Funeral Directors handle client consultations and oversee the entire funeral process. Both roles are essential in funeral service operations and are commonly searched together.

What does a funeral service practitioner do?

A funeral service practitioner, also known as a funeral director or embalmer, coordinates funeral arrangements, prepares bodies for burial or cremation, and provides support to grieving families. They handle tasks such as arranging transportation, managing paperwork, and ensuring compliance with legal and health regulations, often working in funeral homes or cemeteries. Certification and strong interpersonal skills are typically required for this role.

What is a certified funeral service practitioner?

A certified funeral service practitioner is a professional trained to arrange and conduct funeral services, often requiring licensure or certification from a state or national board. Certification typically involves completing an accredited program, gaining practical experience, and passing an exam to ensure competence in funeral planning, embalming, and grief support.

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Infographic showing various Funeral Service Practitioner job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $127,976 per year, or $61.5 per hour.

Adjunct Faculty, Funeral Service, Field Supervisor

Mercer County Community College

Princeton Junction, NJ • On-site

Other

Medical, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 5 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Prepare and deliver classroom instruction for selected courses, including in-person, online, and hybrid formats.

  • Assess student progress and success in the classroom and with individual course assignments.

  • Supervise students during their program, including traveling to funeral homes to supervise embalming observations.

Job description

Salary: $0.00 Annually
Location : West Windsor and Trenton, NJ
Job Type: Adjunct
Job Number: 202500027
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Business, Technology & Professional Studies
Opening Date: 05/07/2025
JOB SUMMARY AND DUTIES
If you are considering a new job, work environment or career opportunities you should look at Mercer County Community College. MCCC is a publicly supported college that is open to all and dedicated to student success. In order to support that mission Mercer seeks to attract, retain, and support a skilled diverse workforce which is our most valuable resource. We thrive on and are proud of our diversity and open access. Our students and employees find the College large enough for a multitude of offerings yet small enough to keep the "Community" feel for all. The College consists of two campuses, the James Kerney Campus (JKC) in the capital city of Trenton, NJ and a larger 292 acre suburban campus just six miles north of Trenton.
As part of the comprehensive and valuable benefits package the College offers credit course tuition waivers for employees, spouses and dependents. This allows for employees and their families to take advantage of earning a higher education degree without the high cost. The College offers students 69 Degree Program Options and 35 Credit Certificates from which to choose.
Reporting to the Dean, adjunct faculty provides assistance to students in their learning process by utilizing all appropriate college resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies available to complement the teaching and learning process providing a direct impact to student success. MCCC is seeking Adjunct faculty member to support the Program. The position prepares and delivers classroom instruction for selected courses and serves as a valued member of the College.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is illustrative ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned. Please note that assigned tasks and responsibilities on both campuses is required for all MCCC positions.
  • Teaches classroom lecture-style instruction, (includes using technology such as; automated presentations, computer generated slides, videos, college online interface).
  • Assessment of student progress and success in the classroom and with individual course assignments.
  • Advise students and mentor students through individual and group interactions
  • Hands-on lab instruction and supervision.
  • Ability to have final course grades calculated and submitted by the semester deadline as needed.
  • Staff and support office hours for student consultation and tutoring.
  • Delivery of course content may be in-person, on-line and hybrid based on course needs.
  • Selected applicants will be required to comply with current College policy and procedures related to COVID masking requirements, vaccinations and weekly testing.
  • Teaching opportunities may include day, evenings, weekend classes
  • Year round teaching opportunities available based on need.
  • Salary / pay is based on instructional hours taught in the semester.
  • Understanding and commitment to serving a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the campus community.
  • Participate in required adjunct duties.
  • Supervisor students throughout their program.
  • Requires traveling to funeral homes to supervise embalming observations as well as various other tasks.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
  • B.A. degree in related field from an accredited educational institution and licensed as a New Jersey Practitioner of Mortuary Science or a Pennsylvania Funeral Director.
  • Must be willing to obtain Master's degree within three years
  • Proven instructional experience and dedication to student success

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
  • Master's degree in related field from an accredited educational institution
  • At least 5 years teaching
  • Prior teaching experience in hybrid and/or online classes
  • Community College Teaching experience
  • Instructional experience teaching both in person and online courses
  • Knowledge and experience with Blackboard learning management system or similar learning/advising management systems

CORE COMPETENCIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization.
Customer Focus: Making customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships.
Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
Mercer County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, age, disability, handicap or other legally protected status in its provision of employment, education, and activities, or other services. Mercer County Community College is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled.
Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.
Adjunct Faculty Benefits
  • Pay rates per instruction hour - Minimum $1,009.00 ( per credit)
  • Alternate Benefit Program (ABP) Retirement Benefit
  • Life Insurance through ABP
  • Long-term Disability Coverage through ABP
  • Health and Prescription Plan (Employee paid)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Waiver for MCCC Courses
  • Sick time - accrue 1 hour for every 30 hours worked up to 40 hours per year
  • Free Access to Fitness Center and Pool

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