Personal Services

Funeral Director / Mortician

Funeral directors and morticians manage and conduct funeral services, embalm and prepare remains, and provide grief support to bereaved families. Florida's aging population — the state has the highest proportion of residents over 65 in the nation — creates consistent demand for funeral services, with pre-need funeral planning growing as a significant revenue source for established funeral homes.

FL Median Salary

$53,000

Entry Salary

$36,000

Experienced

$72,000

FL Growth

N/A

Requirements & Training

Credential: FL Funeral Director/Embalmer License: AS in Mortuary Science + 1-year apprenticeship (at least 25 embalmings) + state exam
Florida license required: Yes (FL DBPR — Board of Funeral, Cemetery & Consumer Services)

Career Path

Embalmer Apprentice → Funeral Director → Funeral Home Manager → Regional Director / Owner

Top Florida Employers

SCI (Service Corporation International / Dignity Memorial)National Funeral Directors (local franchise)Independent family funeral homesCremation service providers

Related Programs

Mortuary Science AAS (Miami Dade College, St. Petersburg College)
FL Funeral Director License Prep
Grief Counseling Certificate