Crematorium technician | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Crematorium technicians make sure things run smoothly during a cremation.

  • Consult with families or friends of the deceased to arrange funeral details, such as obituary notice wording, casket selection, or plans for services.  
  • Direct and supervise work of embalmers, funeral attendants, death certificate clerks, cosmetologists, or other staff.  
  • Schedule funerals, burials, or cremations.  
  • Sell funeral services,
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Crematorium technicians typically work around 41 to 43 hours per week.

As a Crematorium technician you will typically work weekends.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
  • Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
25,975 GBP *
per year
15,000 GBP
24,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Crematorium technician

  • 26,067 GBP
  • 25,833 GBP
Average salary for part-time Crematorium technician
Average salary for full-time Crematorium technician

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Salary over time for Crematorium technician

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 22,284 GBP
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  • 25,975 GBP
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Future outlook for Crematorium technicians

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15 000+ jobs available
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3% yearly wage growth (on average)
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50% chance of automation in the future

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Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Crematorium technician and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

Find out which qualifications or skills you need to become a Crematorium technician.

You'll need:

  • customer service skills
  • sensitivity and understanding
  • patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
  • the ability to work well with others
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
  • excellent verbal communication skills
  • the ability to understand people’s reactions
  • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

You can apply directly for jobs. You do not need any particular qualifications, although some employers may want to see a GCSE at grade 9 to 4 (A* to C) in English.

You'll need to be able to deal sensitively with bereaved people. It can also be useful if you have experience of working with the public and basic IT skills.

Once you're working in a crematorium, your employer will arrange for you to follow the Crematorium Technicians Training Scheme.


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Things to highlight for your Crematorium technician interview

Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

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