Funeral directors make arrangements for burials or 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 could do an intermediate or advanced apprenticeship in funeral operations and services.
You'll usually need:
You could start off in a support role and get experience to help you work your way into this job. You would usually need customer service experience, and good IT and administration skills.
While you work, you could take a Diploma in Funeral Arranging and Administration, or a Certificate in Funeral Service.
You'll need to take on more responsibility before taking the Diploma in Funeral Directing or the Diploma in Funeral Service.
You could get some office and customer service experience by volunteering.
The British Institute of Funeral Directors (BIFD) and the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) have more information on qualifications.
You'll need:
Your day-to-day duties could include:
You'll also be:
You could work in an office, at a client's home or at a cemetery.
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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