Hull and Hull Funeral Directors

But while a career as a funeral director may seem grim to some, there are a dedicated few in Hull silently carrying out their duties by preparing and burying our loved ones, as well as caring for those left behind.A course teaching people the ropes of the funeral industry in Hull has become a sell-out and has had up to 80 applicants already.The courses take place at Jones Funeral Directors on County Road South (Image: Simon Renilson)The classes are taught by funeral director, Carl Jones, who owns and Jones Funeral Director on Country Road South, west Hull. He aims to help people understand how a funeral is planned and carried out.It also allows an “in” for those wishing to become involved in the industry themselves and a bit more of an insight into the mysterious, murky and often heart-breaking world funeral directors live and work in.During the hour-and-a-half long seminars Carl takes his students from start to finish of a funeral plan and tells them that working in the industry means being available to families for 24 hours a day, 365 days a week.Read MoreHe said: “We’ve had calls on Christmas morning, which of course is very distressing for the family. We usually get a call from the police, collect the body and bring them here or take them to the mortuary.”Families and their experiences with Jones Funeral Directors are constantly at the forefront of Carl’s mind.The courses are run by owner, Carl JonesHe said: “You’ve got to be empathetic and sympathetic and there is so much stuff to look after while you’re there and of course you’ve got the mourners who need that guidance."It’s not something they do every day, usually the average person attends two or three funerals in a lifetime.“Sometimes, you do get very close to the families, especially when they visit the chapel you do end up talking to them and comforting them. I’ve known families pop back to see us after the funeral which is always lovely."I always tell people we are always here.”Carl says some of the most difficult experiences in his career include comforting parents who have just l... (Hull Daily Mail)