The Indiana Funeral Directors Association has 480 members as of December 2010.
Indiana funeral home owners are responsible for all aspects of running a funeral home. Common tasks involve embalming bodies, selling burial plans and complying with state regulations of funeral homes. Funeral home operators in Indiana must receive an individual license from the State Board of Funeral & Cemetery Service in addition to ensuring their funeral home complies with financial and sanitary requirements.
Average Salary For Funeral Home Owners in Indiana
The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the average salary for funeral home operators in Indiana as $54,210 annually. The lowest 10 percent made $27,910 per year, while the highest 10 percent made $74,600 per year.
Pay Across Indiana Municipalities
Considerable variation existed for average pay for funeral operators across the state of Indiana. Listed with 2009 average salary, municipal areas throughout Indiana were: Cincinnati-Middletown ($69,200); Evansville ($40,390); Gary ($44,230); Indianapolis-Carmel ($47,880); Louisville-Jefferson County ($49,310); and Northwest Indiana ($56,980).
Indiana Funeral Operators Compared to Other States
Indiana funeral operators ranked 32nd in the country in terms of average annual salary by state. The top five states were: Massachusetts ($82,780); New Jersey ($79,830); Rhode Island ($78,220); Delaware ($75,850); and New York ($73,800). The bottom five states were: Montana ($43,900); Kentucky ($43,350); Mississippi ($41,540); Arkansas ($41,160); and Hawaii ($37,380).
Regulation of Funeral Homes in Indiana
Indiana Code 30-2-10 governs the regulation of funeral homes throughout the state. Funeral home owners must receive an individual license and ensure their funeral home passes periodic inspection to remain in business. Additional regulations govern the sale of pre-paid funeral policies and the handling of customer deposits for funeral services.
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