Undertakers, Mortuary and Crematorium Assistants
Wages
New workers start around £12,684. Normal pay is £26,875 per year.
Highly experienced workers can earn up to £41,128.
Available jobs
In the past year there were 19,830 vacancies for this type of job
Projected job growth over the next 8 years
Related courses
People work towards these careers by taking these courses at college and uni.
What they do most days?
Controls the operations of crematoriums and cemeteries and processes legal documentation.
Provides hearse and funeral cars and leads funeral procession.
Washes and injects body with sterilising fluid to prevent deterioration prior to funeral, and applies cosmetics, wax and other materials to restore normal appearance.
Liaises with cemetery or crematorium authorities on behalf of client.
Interviews relative or representative of the deceased to discuss preparations for funeral.
Collects body of deceased and assists with the completion of necessary documents.
Hard Skills
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Soft Skills
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