Funeral directors make arrangements for burials and cremations, and provide support and advice for the bereaved.
£16,000 Starter
to£30,000 Experienced
41 to 43 a week
evenings / weekends / bank holidays on shifts
You can get into this job through:
You can start by taking an intermediate apprenticeship in funeral operations and services or as a funeral team member.
Once you have 12 months' industry experience, you can do a funeral director advanced apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
You could start in a support role and get experience as you learn on the job. You would usually need a customer service background, and good IT and administration skills.
You could take a Diploma in Funeral Arranging and Administration, or a Certificate in Funeral Service, while you work.
As you take on more responsibilities, you could do the Diploma in Funeral Directing or the Diploma in Funeral Service.
You can get more advice about training to work in the funeral service from the British Institute of Funeral Directors and the National Association of Funeral Directors.
You'll need:
Your day-to-day duties could include:
You'll also be:
You could work at a funeral home, at a cemetery, in an office or at a client's home.
Your working environment may be outdoors in all weathers.
You may need to wear a uniform.
With larger organisations, you could be promoted to branch, area or regional management.
With experience and qualifications you could become a tutor and teach NAFD qualifications.
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