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Funeral director
Level
3
Advanced · like A-levels
Length
1 yr
typical
Sector
Sales, marketing and procurement
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
Arranging, conducting and managing funerals.
What you'd do
Meet bereaved families and take funeral arrangement instructions
Liaise with doctors, coroners, and crematorium staff
Oversee care of the deceased in the funeral home
Direct funeral services at church, crematorium, or graveside
Prepare and process all legal and administrative paperwork
Advise families on coffins, floral tributes, and funeral options
Manage and support junior funeral team members
What you'd learn
Legal requirements for death registration and certification
Care of the deceased and preparation for viewing and burial
Arranging and directing funeral services and cremations
Bereavement support and sensitive communication with families
Funeral industry regulations and codes of practice
Administration, documentation, and compliance requirements
Managing funeral vehicles, premises, and staff
Ready to look for a place?
See live Funeral director apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.