Funeral Director Salary in Dayton, OH

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How much does a Funeral Director make in Dayton, OH? The average Funeral Director salary in Dayton, OH is $65,994 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $58,725 and $74,297. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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What is a Funeral Director?

A Funeral Director, also known as an undertaker (British English) or mortician (American English), is a professional involved in the business of funeral rites. These tasks often entail the embalming and burial or cremation of the dead, as well as the arrangements for the funeral ceremony (although not the directing and conducting of the funeral itself unless clergy are not present). Funeral directors may at times be asked to perform tasks such as dressing (in garments usually suitable for daily wear), casketing (placing the human body in the coffin), and cossetting (applying any sort of cosmet...

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Licensed Funeral Director / Embalmer

SKYLINE MEMORIAL GARDENS - Portland , OR

We currently have a full time opening for a Licensed Funeral Director and Funeral Director/Embalmer at Skyline Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. This is the opportunity to be part of the Dignity ...

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Funeral Director

Legacy Funeral Group - San Antonio , TX

Position is LOCATED at Schertz Funeral Home IN SCHERTZ, TEXAS Relocation Assistance Available The Funeral Director and Embalmer will be responsible for caring for the deceased in a respectful manner ...

LinkedIn - 4 days ago

Licensed Funeral Director/Intern- SIGN ON BONUS

Vertin - Wahpeton , ND

We are adding a Licensed Funeral Director/Intern to our team! Our Funeral Directors work both arrangements and embalming, upholding our mission of honoring lives and enriching caregivers. Our Funeral ...

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Funeral Director/Embalmer

Park Lawn Memorial Group, LLC. - Austin , TX

Why Work for All Faiths Funeral Services - South Austin? Service * At every level, our dedicated ... Valid and applicable state Funeral Director and Embalmer License; reciprocal across states and in ...

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Funeral Director

Cairn Partners - Kent , WA

The Funeral Director will guide the family throughout the entire funeral service experience, from coordinating, planning and scheduling all service arrangements with and between the funeral home ...

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Licensed Funeral Director

Justen Funeral Home - Chicago , IL

Licensed Funeral Director - Life Celebrations Specialist Join the Justen Funeral Home team in McHenry, IL, as a Licensed Funeral Director, where your role will be pivotal in transforming traditional ...

ZipRecruiter - 18 days ago

What does a Funeral Director do?

Common responsibilities of a Funeral Director

Meet directly with client families to listen, educate and arrange personalized funeral services that truly reflects and honors the life and legacy of their loved one.

December 30, 2022

Prepares all paperwork involving the final disposition including the collection of payment.

December 29, 2022

Assists in the maintenance of the facilities, grounds and vehicles.

January 06, 2023

Prepare and complete accurate documents related to services, cremation, maintenance, and other types of data.

January 06, 2023

Lead all post service follow-up as needed.

January 16, 2023

Arranger/Director meets with families and guides them through the many details associated with the funeral arrangement process.

January 29, 2023

Supervise and assist with visitation by ushering and directing families and visitors of deceased to and from visitation area and where services are conducted.

February 02, 2023

Communicates to appropriate Team Members areas of successful performance and performance needing improvement to meet business expectations.

April 28, 2023

Demonstrate Core Values of Excellence, Trust, Care and Growth in performing all aspects of position.

May 15, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Funeral Director in Dayton, OH

Average Base Salary

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74297

65994

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

58901

74426

66122

What is the average salary for Funeral Director in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Funeral Director in Dayton, OH. The base salary for Funeral Director ranges from $58,725 to $74,297 with the average base salary of $65,994. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,901 to $74,426 with the average total cash compensation of $66,122.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$65,994	$58,725 - $74,297
Bonus	$127	$176 - $129
Total Pay	$66,122	$58,901 - $74,426

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Funeral Director Salary Near Dayton, OH

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Dayton, OH
CITY, STATE Middletown, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,489 - $73,999	COMPARE TO Dayton, OH
CITY, STATE Springfield, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,478 - $72,719	COMPARE TO Dayton, OH
CITY, STATE Hamilton, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,961 - $74,596	COMPARE TO Dayton, OH
CITY, STATE Cincinnati, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,204 - $74,902	COMPARE TO Dayton, OH
CITY, STATE Covington, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,204 - $74,902	COMPARE TO Dayton, OH
CITY, STATE Columbus, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,444 - $75,207	COMPARE TO Dayton, OH

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About Dayton, Ohio

Dayton (/ˈdeɪtən/) is the sixth-largest city in the state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County. A small part of the city extends into Greene County. The 2017 U.S. census estimate put the city population at 140,371, while Greater Dayton was estimated to be at 803,416 residents. This makes Dayton the fourth-largest metropolitan area in Ohio and 63rd in the United States. Dayton is within Ohio's Miami Valley region, just north of Greater Cincinnati. Ohio's borders are within 500 miles (800 km) of roughly 60 percent of the country's population and manufacturing infrastructure, making t...

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