How do i become an embalmer or part of the funeral service in the UK?
Hello everyone! I have a few questions...
I am currently a student in the UK who is very set on going into funeral service, especially the idea of working as an embalmer. Ive always known i wanted to do something in the funeral service even if its just working behind the scenes, patient facing or perserving the bodies to be ready.
Ive known i wanted to do this since i was a child, and when recently, for one of my volunteering trips in the hospital i was actually brought inside the morgue (with permission of course, we didnt actually see any dead bodies), and thats when i knew i was dead set on this career path.
I am currently studying a variety of subjects at school like you would in high school at the UK, and for college which i plan to do Biology, Psychology and Physics or English Literature. I understand that its preferable for this job to have experience in Chemistry and Mathematics, however from what i was told you learn alot of this on the job. Is there any subject i particularly need to focus on or any subject that is very much reccommend for me to take to secure a job in the industry?
Furthermore, i am also aware the funeral service is still very conservative. From my understanding, you can't have alot of bright hair colours or piercings but there are a couple of people in the industry who i have seen that have both of these? I dont know, i would just like someone to confirm for me if this is something that would affect you in the job.
Moreover, is it worth asking local funeral directors for any experience? I am not experienced enough to be working behind the scenes of perserving bodies, but i wonder if it is worth getting experience with customers in the industry. Ive worked a job that has been patient facing for around 4 years which i would say im quite good at.
Thanks everyone! I hope everyones doing well, if you have any advice or anything i would be extremely grateful. ☺️