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Joining us as Funeral Advisor, you’ll take pride in the day-to-day running of our Funeral homes – supporting our families, ensuring high standards and building trusted relationships. Being a co-operative member, you’ll be flexible, and cover other Funeral Homes (as required) for sickness and holidays, as well as arranging funerals at the clients’ premises (as required). In this varied role, you’ll blend empathy, organisation and local connection. You’ll be assisting families with all aspects of the funeral arrangement process- making sure that they feel well supported and informed.
Job Responsibility
Develop knowledge of all services offered including coffin range, masonry and floral tributes
Actively listen about the person who has died and understand family wishes to personalise the funeral service
Arrange funerals with attention to detail and transparency of cost
Communicate clearly and accurately the arrangements between family and Funeral Director
Handle administration duties with accuracy, sensitivity and care
Keep Funeral Home clean and tidy
Ensure security of premises including opening and closing
Act as a co-operative member promoting Funeral Services within the local community
Build good working relationships with hospitals, nursing homes, local clergy and doctors
Comply with all statutory and internal policies and procedures
Perform daily care checks of the person who has died
Prepare visiting rooms including removing coffin lid and checks
Cover other Funeral Homes for sickness and holidays
Arrange funerals at clients’ premises as required
Requirements
Compassionate nature
Active listening skills
Keen eye for detail
Ability to handle complex information with accuracy, sensitivity and care
Comfortable building good working relationships, both internally and externally
Full UK driving licence
Flexibility and willingness to travel in the area when required
Strong communication, organisation and administrative skills