What is a funeral service manager and how to become one

Key steps to become a funeral service manager

1. Explore funeral service manager education requirements

   Most common funeral service manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   37.5 %

   Associate

   37.5 %

   High School Diploma

   18.8 %

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2. Start to develop specific funeral service manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Community Relations	66.69%
   Death Certificates	33.31%

3. Complete relevant funeral service manager training and internships

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

4. Research funeral service manager duties and responsibilities

   • Coordinate and participate with the installation teams to help troubleshoot problems and resolve customer concerns while managing service and commissioning engineers.
   • Implement strategic merchandising plans to achieve revenue objectives and reduce expenditures while ensuring payroll remain within budget.
   • Establish and maintain an effective preventative maintenance program for the continued operation of customer HVAC units.

5. Apply for funeral service manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a funeral service manager 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