Personal Care · Perform various tasks to arrange and direct individual funeral services, such as coordinating transportation of body to mortuary, interviewing family or other authorized person to arrange details, selecting pallbearers, aiding with the selection of officials for religious rites, and providing transportation for mourners.
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Entry Salary
$33–40k
First 1–2 years
Peak Salary
$93–110k
10+ years experience
Job Outlook
+3.1% · As fast as average
Projected growth of 3.1% from 2024 to 2034; about 3 openings projected per year.
Time to Start
2–4 years
College degree typical
Salary data sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2024. Actual compensation varies by location, experience, employer, and specialization.
Entry-Level Arrangers
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers
Experienced Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers
Senior Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers
Director of Personal Care
You prioritize Relationships
This career is strongly aligned with Relationships — a core work value that shapes how people approach their career decisions.
You're strong in Social Perceptiveness
Social Perceptiveness is a top skill for this career, and it plays to what students like you naturally do best.
Good fit for your timeline
This career typically requires some college or a registered apprenticeship, which matches common student preparation goals.
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