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How many Funeral Assistant jobs are available on Pertemps?

There are 20 Funeral Assistant jobs available on Pertemps right now.

What does a Funeral Assistant do?

Embalmers arrange for the removal of bodies of deceased persons from the place of death and they prepare the bodies for burials and cremations. They clean and disinfect the bodies, use make-up to create the impression of a more natural appearance and hide any visible damage. They are in close contact with funeral services directors in order to comply with the wishes of the deceased family members.

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 Funeral Assistant?

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.