Funeral Director Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does a Funeral Director make in Washington, DC? The average Funeral Director salary in Washington, DC is $75,723 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $67,383 and $85,250. 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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Funeral Director Trainee

HiEmployment - Kealakekua , HI

FUNERAL DIRECTOR TRAINEE Location: Kealakekua, HI & Hilo, HI Type: Full Time Pay: Starting at $18-$20/hour (Dependent on skill set and past work experience) *We are seeking a Funeral Director Trainee ...

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Traveling Funeral Director

Vertin - Minneapolis , MN

Embark on a unique journey with us as a Traveling Funeral Director , where compassion meets adventure and service spans horizons. Join our team and become the guiding light for families navigating ...

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Licensed Funeral Director - Sign On Bonus + Relocation

Justen Funeral Home - Nashville , TN

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 ...

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Funeral Director/Embalmer

Park Lawn Memorial Group, LLC. - Montrose , CO

Why Work for Crippin Funeral Home? Service * At every level, our dedicated team members display a ... Valid and applicable state Funeral Director and Embalmer License; reciprocal across states and in ...

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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 - Birmingham , AL

The Funeral Director reports to the Location Manager in his/her market. Provides customer service in all areas of helping our families achieve peace following the loss of a loved one. We strive to ...

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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 Washington, DC

Average Base Salary

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67383

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75723

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

67584

85398

75869

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 Washington, DC. The base salary for Funeral Director ranges from $67,383 to $85,250 with the average base salary of $75,723. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $67,584 to $85,398 with the average total cash compensation of $75,869.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$75,723	$67,383 - $85,250
Bonus	$146	$202 - $148
Total Pay	$75,869	$67,584 - $85,398

* 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 Washington, DC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,395 - $85,266	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,395 - $85,266	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,395 - $85,266	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,253 - $85,087	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,395 - $85,266	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,395 - $85,266	COMPARE TO Washington, DC

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About Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...

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