Funeral Service Managers
On the Job
Funeral Service Managers plan and direct activities in funeral homes. They may determine prices for all types of services, and they may manage the physical property.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Resolve customer complaints or problems.
- Interview employees, customers, or others to collect information.
- Maintain operational records.
- Prepare reports related to compliance matters.
- Promote products, services, or programs.
- Establish interpersonal business relationships to facilitate work activities.
- Schedule activities or facility use.
- Communicate organizational policies and procedures.
- Monitor organizational compliance with regulations.
- Monitor performance of organizational members or partners.
Typical Working Conditions
- Having telephone conversations.
- Freedom to make decisions without supervision.
- The freedom to determine tasks, priorities, and goals.
- Coordinating or leading others.
- Working in a closed vehicle or equipment.
- Meeting strict deadlines.
- Responsibility for outcomes and results.
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