How to become
You can get into this job by applying directly.
Direct Application
You do not need any particular qualifications to apply for jobs, although it may help to have a GCSE at grade 9 to 4 (A* to C) in English and some IT skills.
You must be able to deal sensitively with bereaved people attending services or visiting the cemetery, so it can be helpful if you have experience of dealing with the public.
Once you're working in a crematorium, your employer will arrange for you to follow the Crematorium Technicians Training Scheme.
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Career tips
Many jobs combine crematorium duties with grounds maintenance, so experience in operating horticultural equipment could be useful.
Further information
You can find more on crematorium work and training from the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management.