Funeral director
Hours
Variable
Starting salary
£15,000 + per year
Funeral directors make arrangements for burials or cremations. They provide support and advice for bereaved people, in order to organise a dignified funeral.
To be a funeral director, you should have excellent communication and people skills. You should have a serious and dignified manner. You should also be able to deal sensitively with distressing situations.
You may find it useful to begin as a funeral service operative. This would enable you to gain experience and knowledge of all aspects of the work, and have on-the-job training.