Is being a funeral home manager a good fit for you?
Runs a funeral home. Sets prices, manages the building and makes sure families are looked after well.
What the work involves
- Meets with families to arrange funeral details, such as notices, coffins and services.
- Schedules funerals, burials and cremations.
- Offers support and comfort to grieving families and friends.
- Takes death certificates to be signed by authorised people.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be persuading, organising and helping. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
- Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
How much training it needs
Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a funeral home manager is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.