SOC 2020 · 6138
Undertakers, mortuary and crematorium assistants
Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations from
Skilled Worker
Not eligible
No Skilled Worker route through this code.
Salary floor
£41,700
The higher of the going rate and the general threshold.
Shortage lists
Not listed
This code is on neither the Immigration Salary List nor the Temporary Shortage List.
What this occupation actually pays
ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, full-time gross annual pay.
- UK pay for this occupation
View these figures as a table
| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 25th | £26,907 |
| 50th | £30,894 |
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | — | £26,907 | £30,894 | — | — |
| East 2025 | — | — | £26,821 | — | — |
| London 2025 | — | — | £31,375 | — | — |
| North East 2025 | — | — | £34,883 | — | — |
| North West 2025 | — | — | £27,020 | — | — |
| Scotland |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
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
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.