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How much do international funeral jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for international funeral 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 an international funeral?

An International Funeral job involves coordinating funeral arrangements for individuals who pass away abroad or need to be repatriated to their home country. Responsibilities may include handling legal documentation, working with local authorities, arranging transportation of remains, and assisting grieving families with cultural or religious funeral customs. Professionals in this field often collaborate with embassies, consulates, airlines, and funeral homes worldwide to ensure a respectful and seamless process.

What are some common challenges faced by international funeral directors when coordinating services across multiple countries?

International Funeral Directors often encounter complex logistical, legal, and cultural challenges when arranging funerals or repatriation services across borders. They must navigate varying international regulations, documentation requirements, customs procedures, and time zone differences while working with multiple agencies and families. Adapting to cultural customs with sensitivity and accuracy is crucial to providing respectful and meaningful services. Strong communication or language skills are helpful, as is maintaining a robust network of global contacts to ensure efficient arrangements for the bereaved families.

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

To thrive as an International Funeral Director, you need comprehensive knowledge of funeral service practices, global repatriation protocols, and relevant legal regulations, typically supported by licensure and industry certifications. Familiarity with international transportation logistics, embalming procedures, and documentation systems is essential. Excellent interpersonal communication, cultural sensitivity, and organizational skills set top professionals apart in this field. These abilities enable seamless coordination between families, authorities, and service providers across borders, ensuring dignified and compliant arrangements.

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Infographic showing various International Funeral job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 52% Full Time, and 48% Part Time. Highlights an 96% In-person, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,170 per year, or $25.6 per hour.

Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer

Plainville, CT • On-site

Bailey Family Funeral Homes
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$55K - $70K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Funeral Directors & Embalmers are licensed with the State of Connecticut's Department of Public Health. They must have graduated from an accredited school of mortuary science and received passing scores on both the arts and sciences sections of the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards' National Board Examination.
Position Duties:

  • transfer/removals
  • arrangement conferences with families
  • preparations and attending to details for services
  • visitations
  • funerals and memorial services
  • regular cleaning of property, interior and exterior including vehicles
  • dressing, casketing and cosmetizing of deceased
  • schedule to include "on-call" hours including evenings and weekends.
Requirements:

  • Graduate of an accredited mortuary college
  • Successful completion of the National Board Examination
  • Physical ability to lift and work with deceased human remains
  • Valid and clean driver's license/record
  • Professional appearance and attitude at all times
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
  • Graduate of an Accredited College of Mortuary Science
  • Successful completion of the National Board Exam (or ability to do so in a timely manner)
  • Ability to register with the State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health as a Embalmer/Funeral Director.
Work Location:
  • Three locations: Plainville, Southbury, and Wallingford, with the home office location being Wallingford.
Pay Frequency:
  • Weekly
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
  • Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous, eager to help team members
  • Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
  • Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
  • Self-starter - able to motivate self to work and see what needs to be done.