Our Foundation Funeral Practitioner programme does exactly that: it offers a foundational understanding of funeral practices. In other words, you will learn the core knowledge and skills that serve as the basis for more advanced learning. The programme is made up of two modules.
Level 1 NVQ - 1 Credit
Understand first contact procedures in the funeral industry, including registering a death, coroner and procurator fiscal processes, and medical certification requirements. It also covers measuring human remains, professional communication, confidentiality and appropriate dress standards.
Level 1 NVQ - 1 Credit
This module covers essential procedures for identification, preparing viewing facilities and conducting chapel visits. It also focuses on handling and recording personal effects with care, while providing essential support to bereaved individuals.