Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers
SOC Code: 39-4031 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, ND | $49,712 | $66,789 | $83,866 | $100,942 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $45,947 | $62,546 | $79,144 | $95,742 |
| Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area | $51,938 | $66,310 | $80,704 | $95,077 |
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | $48,672 | $63,461 | $78,250 | $93,038 |
| Minot, ND | $50,086 | $64,334 | $78,562 | $92,810 |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $42,598 | $59,197 | $75,795 | $92,394 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $42,536 | $59,134 | $75,712 | $92,310 |
| Mankato, MN | $42,453 | $59,072 | $75,670 | $92,290 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $48,651 | $63,024 | $77,376 | $91,749 |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $42,557 | $58,947 | $75,358 | $91,749 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Social Perceptiveness | 4.1 | |
| Active Listening | 4.1 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.9 | |
| Coordination | 3.8 | |
| Speaking | 3.8 | |
| Time Management | 3.4 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.2 | |
| Writing | 3.2 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.1 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.1 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.7 |
| English Language | 3.8 |
| Administrative | 3.7 |
| Administration and Management | 3.6 |
| Psychology | 3.4 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 3.2 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.2 |
| Biology | 3.1 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 73.2% |
| High school diploma | 15.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 11.2% |
Typical Tasks
- Consult with families or friends of the deceased to arrange funeral details, such as obituary notice wording, casket selection, or plans for services.
- Obtain information needed to complete legal documents, such as death certificates or burial permits.
- Oversee the preparation and care of the remains of people who have died.
- Contact cemeteries to schedule the opening and closing of graves.
- Provide information on funeral service options, products, or merchandise, and maintain a casket display area.
- Offer counsel and comfort to bereaved families or friends.
- Close caskets and lead funeral corteges to churches or burial sites.
- Arrange for clergy members to perform needed services.
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