Funeral director
Funeral directors organise burials and cremations and support people who have lost a loved one.
Typical Salary
£20,000 – £27,000
per year
Working Hours
41–43
hours per week
Day-to-day tasks
In this role you could:
- help families plan funerals, including the time, date and location
- manage team members on the day of the funeral
- organise services like flowers, transport and notices
- explain laws about funerals and help families fill in forms
- advise on types of memorials, like headstones
Skills needed
- sensitivity and understanding
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- customer service skills
- the ability to work well with others
- the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
- business management skills
- the ability to understand people’s reactions
- to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
How to get into this role
You can get into this job by doing an apprenticeship or working your way up.
Career progression
If you work for a large organisation, you could be promoted to branch, area or regional manager.
With experience and training, you could become a tutor and teach others how to become a funeral director.