Funeral Home Managers

Does not pass

• Consult with families or friends of the deceased to arrange funeral details, such as obituary notice wording, casket selection, or plans for services.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 10.1% of the role's time · $113M

• Schedule funerals, burials, or cremations.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 8.2% of the role's time · $91.4M

• Monitor funeral service operations to ensure that they comply with applicable policies, regulations, and laws.

  physical work, outside the screen · 8.1% of the role's time · $90.9M

• Direct and supervise work of embalmers, funeral attendants, death certificate clerks, cosmetologists, or other staff.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 7.8% of the role's time · $87.2M

• Deliver death certificates to medical facilities or offices to obtain signatures from legally authorized persons.

  physical work, outside the screen · 6.7% of the role's time · $75.1M

• Sell funeral services, products, or merchandise to clients.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 6.6% of the role's time · $73.5M

• Offer counsel and comfort to families and friends of the deceased.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 6.5% of the role's time · $72.9M

• Direct or monitor administrative, support, repair, or maintenance services for funeral homes.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.7% of the role's time · $53.0M

• Schedule work hours for funeral home or contract employees.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 4.5% of the role's time · $49.9M

• Respond to customer complaints, legal inquiries, payment negotiations, or other post-service matters.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.9% of the role's time · $43.1M

• Identify skill development needs for funeral home staff.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.7% of the role's time · $41.7M

• Negotiate contracts for prearranged funeral services.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.4% of the role's time · $37.6M

• Evaluate the performance of vendors, contract employees, or other service providers to ensure quality and cost-efficiency.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.9% of the role's time · $32.7M

• Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to identify opportunities for cost reductions or service improvements.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.7% of the role's time · $30.6M

• Explain goals, policies, or procedures to staff members.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.7% of the role's time · $30.5M · waiting on a check

• Set prices or credit terms for funeral products or services.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.0% of the role's time · $22.5M

• Set marketing, sales, or other financial goals for funeral service establishments and monitor progress toward these goals.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.9% of the role's time · $21.7M

• Attend or make presentations at community events to promote funeral home services or build community relationships.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.7% of the role's time · $18.9M

• Plan and implement changes to service offerings to meet community needs or increase funeral home revenues.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.6% of the role's time · $17.8M

• Plan and implement sales promotions or other marketing strategies and activities for funeral home operations.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.2% of the role's time · $13.5M

• Conduct market research and analyze industry trends.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.9% of the role's time · $9.5M

• Interview and hire new employees.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.7% of the role's time · $8.1M