The UK’s only national apprenticeships for funeral services

We deliver purposeful training that equips funeral service teams to care for families with professionalism, empathy, and confidence.

Level 2

8 Months

Funeral Team Member – Arranger
Level 2

8 Months

Funeral Team Member – Operative
Level 3

8 Months

Funeral Director
Level 3

8 to 18 Months

Funeral Mortuary Technician

Level 1

5 hours

Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health
Level 2

10 hours

First aid for Mental Health
Level 3

15 hours

Supervising First Aid for Mental Health
3 hours

Dealing with Loss and Bereavement
3 hours

How to Manage Anxiety and Burnout

Who are we?

Connect2FuneralServices is the UK’s only national provider of apprenticeships for the funeral sector.

At Connect2Care, we offer award-winning funeral services apprenticeships and training, covering everything from grief support to customer care, ensuring your teams are skilled, compassionate, and prepared.

Expert-led apprenticeships in funeral services that address recruitment challenges and build a skilled, loyal workforce
Bespoke, face-to-face training that boosts retention and develops talent to overcome high vacancy rates
A nationwide network of industry professionals ready to help your team thrive, even in challenging conditions.

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Why choose Connect2FuneralService?

Training people who care for others

At Connect2FuneralServices, we’re dedicated to raising standards across the funeral profession through expert-led, compassionate training. Our programmes give teams the knowledge, confidence, and empathy to deliver exceptional service — helping providers build trusted reputations, retain skilled staff, and uphold the dignity of every family they serve.

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Targeted training for your needs

Our apprenticeships are designed with and for the funeral profession, tailored to different roles within the sector.
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Your single, sustainable source for skills

We deliver career pathways from entry-level roles through to funeral directors and leaders, building professionalism for the long term.
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Your skills, built on our experience

Our trainers bring first-hand understanding of funeral care, delivering training with dignity, empathy, and professionalism.
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Nationwide and at your side

The only provider with national reach in funeral services training, supporting businesses wherever they are.