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Funeral Director Specialist Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Bestattungsfachkraft (Ausbildung)

Funeral Director Specialist is a 3-year recognized vocational training program that can be completed in crafts, industry and trade, as well as in the public sector. This training qualifies you for all tasks related to funerals and the support of grieving relatives. After completion, there is the option to pursue further training to become a certified funeral director.

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What you do

  • Counseling and supporting grieving relatives in times of loss
  • Organizing and conducting funerals and memorial services
  • Hygienic care and dressing of the deceased
  • Handling administrative tasks and official procedures (e.g., death notifications)
  • Transporting the deceased and transferring them to the funeral home
  • Designing and decorating farewell rooms and coffins
  • Commercial activities such as invoicing and cost calculation

Requirements

  • High empathy and psychological resilience
  • Diligence, discretion, and a strong sense of responsibility
  • Strong communication skills and a service-oriented demeanor
  • No fear of contact with death and handling the deceased
  • Organizational skills and structured work approach
  • Driving license Class B (often required)
  • At least a secondary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss), often Mittlere Reife preferred

Career prospects

  1. 1Further training to become a Master Funeral Director / Certified Funeral Director
  2. 2Specialization, e.g., as a Thanatopractor (preservation and reconstruction)
  3. 3Management positions within funeral homes
  4. 4Self-employment with your own funeral institute
  5. 5Employment in the public sector (e.g., in cemeteries)

Open positions

There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Funeral Director Specialist Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 700 to 1,100 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Funeral Director Specialist Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Funeral Director Specialist Ausbildung?

High empathy and psychological resilience; Diligence, discretion, and a strong sense of responsibility; Strong communication skills and a service-oriented demeanor; No fear of contact with death and handling the deceased.

Where can I find open Funeral Director Specialist Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Funeral Director Specialist

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.