A 22-year-old who receives “girl power” compliments at funerals after discovering her unlikely dream career said she hopes to become an embalmer and funeral director despite her father’s initial concern for her. Jasmin Thompson had planned to go into forensic work for the police after studying forensic psychology at university, but after picking up part-time work with Co-op Funeralcare, she now plans a career in the funeral sector.
Studying at Teesside University, Jasmin did not expect to land her dream role bearing coffins and preparing hair and make-up for the deceased ahead of their funerals. Starting her new role in March 2022, Jasmin fell in love with funeral care and says she takes pride in helping people on sad and important days.
She said: “I remember feeling my heart skip a beat when I saw the advert for my job. I had previously considered becoming an embalmer when I was younger, but quickly wrote off the idea, thinking opportunities to join the funeral care sector were limited. I get a lot of compliments at the funerals I work at. People will say things like ‘girl power’, which is really nice.
