Funeral Director Jobs

Funeral directors guide families through the arrangements and decisions that follow a death, coordinating meaningful services while overseeing the practical details of funeral care. On Ladders, explore vetted professional opportunities for experienced funeral directors seeking senior-level roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Funeral Directors Do

Responsibilities may include meeting with families, planning funeral or memorial services, coordinating transportation and preparation, completing required documentation, and working with clergy, cemeteries, crematories, and other service providers. Directors may also manage staff, budgets, facilities, compliance, and day-to-day operations, depending on the role and organization.

Career Paths and Leadership Opportunities

Experienced funeral directors can pursue roles such as funeral home manager, location or regional leader, operations director, or executive within a funeral service organization. Opportunities vary by employer and may emphasize family care, business operations, team leadership, or oversight of multiple locations.

Qualifications and Skills

Requirements vary by state and position. Many funeral director roles require a relevant education, completion of an apprenticeship or supervised experience, and state licensure. Employers commonly value strong communication, empathy, organization, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage sensitive situations professionally.

Find Funeral Director Jobs on Ladders

Browse funeral director and related leadership openings on Ladders. Review each listing for compensation, responsibilities, location, and qualifications to find opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

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$197K - $348K *

Manage and lead corporate tax advisory services for midmarket and large clients. Collaborate with firm leadership, mentor staff, and drive business growth while delivering tailored tax solutions and e...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$181K - $320K *

Elevate your career by providing expert tax advisory and compliance services to corporate clients. Lead engagements, mentor staff, and drive business growth while enjoying a flexible work environment...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$189K - $334K *

Join us to lead corporate tax compliance and advisory services, mentoring a talented team while building strong client relationships. Drive business growth and enhance your career in a dynamic, suppor...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$158K - $278K *

Empower your career as a Corporate Tax Director, delivering expert tax advisory and compliance services to corporate clients. Collaborate with leadership, mentor staff, and drive business growth while...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$197K - $348K *

Take ownership of delivering tax advisory and compliance services to corporate clients. Collaborate with leadership, mentor staff, and drive business growth while ensuring exceptional client service a...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$158K - $278K *

Advance your career as a Corporate Tax Director, providing expert tax advisory and compliance services to corporate clients. Mentor staff, build client relationships, and drive business growth in a dy...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to elevate sales performance by developing teams, overseeing operations, and ensuring quality service and profitability for all representatives. Drive growth and foster employee satisf...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $124K *

Join a team that's driving financial excellence in non-profit healthcare. As a key leader, oversee vital accounting operations, ensure compliance, and enhance processes to support impactful missions w...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $90K *

Transform the financial landscape of our property portfolio by managing accounting operations, ensuring compliance, and delivering insightful financial reporting. Your expertise will drive accuracy an...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Champion the admissions process by building relationships with referral sources, educating them on services, and ensuring a compassionate experience for new residents while managing sales and complian...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing senior care by leading admissions and sales efforts. Drive census growth, build referral relationships, and ensure a seamless admission experience while foste...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional financial solutions while ensuring compliance and ethical standards. Collaborate with clients and lenders to drive finance income and enhance dea...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in developing and supervising comprehensive admission procedures across various populations, ensuring efficient assessments and maintaining strong relationships with referral sources a...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$150K - $180K *

Lead strategic underwriting initiatives, balancing risk management and growth. Drive performance through collaboration, influence across teams, and enhance underwriting quality for complex life insura...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of financial oversight by leading accounting, payroll, and budgeting functions to ensure financial accuracy and identify cost-saving opportunities while collaborating closely with upp...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$85K - $95K *

Transform service operations by leading teams, enhancing customer relationships, and driving performance improvements to maximize satisfaction and profitability across the department...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $140K *

Transform service operations by leading a dynamic team, enhancing customer satisfaction, and driving profitability through strategic management and continuous improvement initiatives...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $165K *

Empower a dedicated team of clinicians by leading comprehensive patient care initiatives, ensuring compliance with hospice guidelines, and fostering professional growth through collaboration and train...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Provide comprehensive outpatient primary care services, fostering long-term patient relationships and collaborating within a multispecialty team to enhance care quality and continuity across diverse p...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Champion complex casualty claims by investigating, evaluating, and resolving them strategically. Collaborate with clients and vendors to deliver fair outcomes while managing costs and ensuring complia...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$152K - $185K *

Engage in strategic advocacy and compliance management for a political action committee, overseeing contributions, reporting, and public policy initiatives to support organizational goals and enhance...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$152K - $185K *

Elevate our political contributions program by managing PAC operations, compliance, and advocacy efforts. Collaborate with leadership to drive membership growth and engage with lawmakers on key public...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $100K *

Champion diversified clerical and secretarial tasks while overseeing patient care operations daily, fostering an efficient and confidential office environment that supports high-quality service delive...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $100K *

Advance your career by tackling diverse clerical and secretarial duties, ensuring seamless office operations in a compassionate healthcare environment serving terminally ill patients and their familie...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping financial strategy across multiple branches. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and reporting while managing a dedicated accounting team to drive financial performance and complia...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a funeral director do?question toggle

    A funeral director coordinates funeral and memorial arrangements, supports families, manages service logistics and documentation, and may oversee staff and funeral home operations.

  • What qualifications are required to become a funeral director?question toggle

    Requirements depend on the state and employer, but commonly include relevant education, supervised training or an apprenticeship, and state licensure. Check the licensing board where you plan to work.

  • What career paths are available for experienced funeral directors?question toggle

    Experienced professionals may move into funeral home management, regional operations, multi-location leadership, or executive roles in funeral service organizations.

  • Do funeral director jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Some senior, management, and executive funeral service roles may offer salaries of $100,000 or more. Pay depends on factors such as location, experience, responsibilities, and employer; review each job listing for compensation details.

  • What skills are important for funeral directors?question toggle

    Empathy, clear communication, organization, attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to coordinate complex arrangements are important. Leadership and business operations skills can also be valuable in management roles.