- Obtain information needed to complete legal documents, such as death certificates or burial permits.
- Consult with families or friends of the deceased to arrange funeral details, such as obituary notice wording, casket selection, or plans for services.
- Perform embalming duties, as necessary.
- Oversee the preparation and care of the remains of people who
Funeral director | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Funeral directors make arrangements for burials and cremations, and provide support and advice for the bereaved.
Funeral directors typically work around 41 to 43 hours per week.
As a Funeral director you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 25,975 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Funeral director
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26,067 GBP
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25,833 GBP
Average salary for part-time Funeral director
Average salary for full-time Funeral director
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9,764 GBP
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12,340 GBP
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8,260 GBP
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25,975 GBP
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25,833 GBP
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26,067 GBP
Salary over time for Funeral director
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22,284 GBP
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22,978 GBP
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25,772 GBP
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23,580 GBP
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23,612 GBP
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26,617 GBP
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25,975 GBP
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27,618 GBP
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Which qualifications do I need?
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What soft skills do I need?
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Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people
Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
What technical skills do I need?
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Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
