Christopher Palmer began his career in Funeral Directing with The Greater Nottingham Co-operative Funeral Service in 1984 progressing from Driver/Bearer, through the positions of Funeral Conductor, Supervisor and Funeral Arranger, gaining a wide range of experience. He achieved the National Association of Funeral Directors Diploma in Funeral Directing in 1987. He joined Ian Hazel Funerals in 1991 as General Manager.