What is an arranging funeral director and how to become one

Key steps to become an arranging funeral director

1. Explore arranging funeral director education requirements

   Most common arranging funeral director degrees

   Bachelor's

   45.2 %

   Associate

   32.3 %

   Master's

   12.9 %

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2. Start to develop specific arranging funeral director skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Client Families	57.01%
   Funeral Arrangements	21.93%
   Funeral Services	21.06%

3. Complete relevant arranging funeral director training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New arranging funeral directors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an arranging funeral director based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real arranging funeral director resumes.

4. Research arranging funeral director duties and responsibilities

   • Manage subordinates, facilities and MSDS files.
   • Certify crematory operator; participate on removals; and assist on calling hours and funerals.
   • Initiate utilizing cutting edge technology at locations providing families with remembrance DVD's and the option of web casting.

5. Apply for arranging funeral director jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an arranging funeral director job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams