Funeral Director
Provide an important service in times of sadness and loss, by organizing and directing funeral services.
40%
51%
9%
National data for funeral directors (SOC 11-9061).
$27,660
$46,480
$98,570
$13.30
$22.34
$47.39
Based on Nebraska Wage Figures
High School Diploma or GED;
Complete a college program or apprenticeship in mortuary science
May work business hours, along with odd hours when a death occurs.
Most work 40 hours per week or more. The nature of the funeral business is unpredictable and there may be slow and busy times.
May work on an on-call basis.
May work evenings and weekends.
FUNERAL DIRECTORS will:
Organize and direct funeral services
May perform many tasks, from embalming to accounting
Deal with customers during a difficult time
Train for usually three years
May need to take continuing education courses
FUNERAL DIRECTORS frequently:
Sit for long periods of time.
Stand during services.
It is important that FUNERAL DIRECTORS be able to:
Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
Understand the speech of another person.
See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
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