Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers
Role Overview
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. Excludes “Funeral Home Managers” (11-9171).
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Delaware | $80,290 |
| North Dakota | $76,720 |
| Minnesota | $76,490 |
| Nebraska | $65,310 |
| Maine | $63,790 |
| Iowa | $63,770 |
| New York | $62,590 |
| Idaho | $61,270 |
| Utah | $61,190 |
| New Hampshire | $61,000 |
| Michigan | $60,700 |
| Illinois | $60,680 |
| Indiana | $60,430 |
| Virginia | $60,360 |
| Washington | $60,010 |
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Median Annual Salary
$49,800
Projected Growth (10yr)
+3.1%
Avg. annual openings
3.2k
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