What is a funeral counselor and how to become one

Key steps to become a funeral counselor

1. Explore funeral counselor education requirements

   Most common funeral counselor degrees

   Bachelor's

   33.3 %

   Associate

   30.8 %

   High School Diploma

   23.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific funeral counselor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Funeral Arrangements	100.00%

3. Complete relevant funeral counselor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New funeral counselors 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 a funeral counselor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real funeral counselor resumes.

4. Research funeral counselor duties and responsibilities

   • Manage subordinates, facilities and MSDS files.
   • Provide financial oversight, including budget development, expense management, and financial analysis.
   • Specialize in Asian, Hindu, Buddist, Muslim, etc.

5. Apply for funeral counselor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a funeral counselor 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