Funeral team member

Level

Intermediate · like GCSEs

Length

1 yr

typical

Sector

Sales, marketing and procurement

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Helping manage funeral arrangements.

Collect the deceased from homes, hospitals, or care settings

Prepare the deceased for chapel of rest viewing

Bear coffins at funeral services with dignity and care

Drive and maintain funeral vehicles

Support the funeral director at services and committals

Keep the funeral home, chapel, and facilities clean

Assist families with enquiries and provide compassionate support

Respectful care of the deceased in the funeral home

Sensitive communication with bereaved families and the public

Legal requirements and documentation in the funeral process

Safe manual handling of the deceased and coffins

Preparation and maintenance of funeral vehicles

Hygiene, health, and safety in a funeral environment

Funeral service procedures including bearing and ceremony support

Ready to look for a place?

See live Funeral team member apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

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