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Trainee Funeral Director

Dignity Funerals

BirminghamFull-timeOn-sitePosted 7 days ago
£22,000 – £26,000 (rising on qualification)

Job Description

Dignity Funerals is seeking a Trainee Funeral Director for our Birmingham branch. This structured training programme will develop you into a fully qualified Funeral Director.

Your training programme:

  • Shadow experienced funeral directors to learn all aspects of the role
  • Study towards the NAFD Diploma in Funeral Directing (fully funded)
  • Progressively take on more responsibility as you develop
  • Learn arrangement, conducting, and leadership skills
  • Attend residential training courses

You'll start as a Funeral Operative and progress through to qualified Funeral Director over 18-24 months.

Who we're looking for:

  • Ambitious and committed to a long-term career in funeral services
  • Previous customer-facing experience
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Physically fit
  • Emotionally resilient and compassionate
  • GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent)