Funeral Director Salary in Little Rock, Arkansas

How much does a Funeral Director make in Little Rock, AR?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Funeral Director in Little Rock, AR is $63,573. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $50,080 to a high of $78,903, with most professionals earning between $56,511 and $71,598.

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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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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 Little Rock, AR

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

56511

71598

63573

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

56646

71706

63666

What is the average salary for Funeral Director in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Funeral Director in Little Rock, AR. The base salary for Funeral Director ranges from $56,511 to $71,598 with the average base salary of $63,573. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,646 to $71,706 with the average total cash compensation of $63,666.

View Average Salary for Funeral Director as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$63,573	$56,511 - $71,598
Bonus	$93	$136 - $108
Total Pay	$63,666	$56,646 - $71,706

* 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 Little Rock, AR

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Little Rock, AR
CITY, STATE Jacksonville, AR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,436 - $71,503	COMPARE TO Little Rock, AR
CITY, STATE Conway, AR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,948 - $70,885	COMPARE TO Little Rock, AR
CITY, STATE Pine Bluff, AR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,936 - $70,869	COMPARE TO Little Rock, AR
CITY, STATE Fort Smith, AR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,592 - $69,167	COMPARE TO Little Rock, AR
CITY, STATE Jonesboro, AR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,104 - $73,617	COMPARE TO Little Rock, AR
CITY, STATE Greenville, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,561 - $70,394	COMPARE TO Little Rock, AR

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About Little Rock, Arkansas

Little Rock is located at 34°44′10″N 92°19′52″W / 34.73611°N 92.33111°W / 34.73611; -92.33111 (34.736009, −92.331122). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 116.8 square miles (303 km2), of which 116.2 square miles (301 km2) is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2) (0.52%) is water. Little Rock is located on the south bank of the Arkansas River in Central Arkansas. Fourche Creek and Rock Creek run through the city, and flow into the river. The western part of the city is located in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains. Northwest of the city limits are P...

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