Training
Ongoing training is essential to maintaining professional standards, regulatory compliance, and compassionate care across the funeral sector. From embalming and funeral arranging to health and safety, customer service, and leadership, structured learning supports the development of both new and experienced personnel. Funeral Service Times reports on training initiatives, qualifications, CPD programmes, industry partnerships, accreditation schemes, and updates from professional bodies—equipping funeral directors, arrangers, and sector staff with the knowledge to meet the evolving demands of their roles.
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Apr- 2012 -16 AprilPeople
Funeral industry qualifications awarded to Midcounties colleagues
Colleagues from the Midcounties Co-operative Funeralcare have been awarded NVQ level 2 qualifications in customer services. A total of 35…
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Mar- 2012 -12 MarchPeople
Green Fuse Training Achieves OCN Recognition
Green Fuse Funeral Training has achieved Recognised Learning Centre status with the Open College Network (OCN). The centre’s Jane…
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9 MarchPeople
Paisley funeral director receives Long Service Award
A senior funeral director from Paisley has been awarded a Long Service Award for serving his local community for 20…
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7 MarchCurrent Affairs
Exam board unveils diploma for celebrants
An examinations board has unveiled an Ofqual approved Diploma for Funeral Celebrants. OCN North East Region has worked closely with…
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