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How many Cemetery Attendant jobs are available on Pertemps?

There are 1 Cemetery Attendant jobs available on Pertemps right now.

What does a Cemetery Attendant do?

Tasks required include:

• 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.

What are the entry requirements for a Cemetery Attendant?

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.