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Funeral arranger

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A B Walker

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United Kingdom , Reading

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Job Description:

Join Our Team: Funeral Arranger Opportunities at AB Walker. A career where your compassion, organisation and people skills can genuinely make a difference. Supporting families across Berkshire and South Oxfordshire through some of life’s most challenging moments. A fifth-generation, family-run funeral directors with nine branches. A reassuring presence for families navigating loss. Helps create a meaningful farewell. A role filled with purpose, humanity, and opportunities to grow.

Job Responsibility:

  • Welcoming and supporting bereaved families with warmth and professionalism
  • Handling enquiries by phone and in person
  • Providing essential administrative support to ensure funerals are arranged smoothly
  • Keeping accurate records and confidential documents
  • Preparing the chapel of rest
  • Working closely with our Funeral Directors and wider team
  • Learning the full funeral arrangement process with ongoing training and guidance

Requirements:

  • Compassionate, calm and respectful
  • Well organised with strong attention to detail
  • A confident communicator with good IT skills
  • Comfortable supporting people during emotionally sensitive conversations
  • A positive team player who takes pride in their work
  • A full driving licence is essential
  • Subject to an enhanced DBS check

Nice to have:

  • No previous funeral sector experience required
  • Could suit a school leaver or someone seeking a meaningful new direction
What we offer:
  • Private medical insurance
  • Company pension
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Company events
  • On-site parking
  • Full training and development
  • Being part of a supportive, long-standing family business

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 14, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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