6138 — Undertakers, mortuary and crematorium assistants

What this occupation covers

Undertakers, mortuary and crematorium assistants make funeral arrangements for clients, prepare the deceased for burial or cremation, and supervise and assist the proceedings of funerals.

Typical duties

collects body of deceased and assists with the completion of necessary documents

interviews relative or representative of the deceased to discuss preparations for funeral

liaises with cemetery or crematorium authorities on behalf of client

washes and injects body with sterilising fluid to prevent deterioration prior to funeral, and applies cosmetics, wax and other materials to restore normal appearance

provides hearse and funeral cars and leads funeral procession

controls the operations of crematoriums and cemeteries and processes legal documentation

Entry routes and qualifications

There are no formal academic requirements although some employers require candidates to possess GCSEs/S grades. A full driving licence is often required. Training is provided on-the-job. Professional qualifications in funeral directing and embalming are available.

Sponsorship information

Ineligible. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

DBS assessment

No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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