Funeral director

Arranging, conducting and managing funerals.

Typical duration

1 year

Training funded

up to £4,500

Route

Sales, marketing and procurement

Standard ref

ST0584

Role overview

A Funeral Director apprenticeship trains you to lead the professional care and arrangement of funerals, supporting bereaved families from the point of death through to the service and committal. You will develop skills in client communication, legal requirements, and the practical management of funeral services. This standard leads to senior funeral director, branch manager, or funeral business ownership roles.