Undertakers, mortuary and crematorium assistants Pay Data UK — 2024

Undertakers, mortuary and crematorium assistants roles in the UK earn a median of £26,360 per year, equivalent to £13.91 per hour as of 2024. This represents a 5.4% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £22,051 to £39,460 per year.

How Pay Varies Across the UK

Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Undertakers, mortuary and crematorium assistants roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About Undertakers, mortuary and crematorium assistants

Undertakers, mortuary and crematorium assistants make funeral arrangements for clients, prepare the deceased for burial or cremation, and supervise and assist the proceedings of funerals.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• 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

Entry Routes and Qualifications

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.

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Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.