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Funeral Service Assistant

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United Kingdom , Leicester

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Salary:

13.06 GBP / Hour

Job Description:

Caring for families is at the heart of what we do. You will be our families’ first point of contact whilst attending the scene of the recent bereavement. You’ll build relationships with families at a difficult moment as we take responsibility for the care and preparation of their loved one. Working within our funeral team offers a unique and privileged experience. You’ll be showing people compassion and empathy on one of the most difficult days of their lives, whilst taking special care to deliver the highest standards of professional service. You’ll have the responsibility and privilege to look after the preparation and presentation of the person who has passed away, which includes washing and dressing them with the dignity and respect that this personal act requires.

Job Responsibility:

  • Caring for families as first point of contact
  • Building relationships with families at a difficult moment
  • Taking responsibility for the care and preparation of their loved one
  • Showing compassion and empathy
  • Delivering the highest standards of professional service
  • Preparing and presenting the deceased, including washing and dressing them with dignity and respect
  • Transferring the deceased within Society vehicles

Requirements:

  • Compassion and empathy
  • Professionalism
  • Physical ability to lift and transfer the deceased
  • Full driving licence
  • Ability to assist with on-call schedule across varying shifts
  • Ability to learn
  • Standard DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check (conditional offer)
What we offer:
  • Fantastic colleague discount across Retail and Funeral businesses
  • Retail discounts hub
  • Colleague Dividend (profit share)
  • Colleague recognition
  • Personalised learning and development
  • Paid time for volunteering (3 days per year)
  • Enhanced family friendly policies
  • Annual health check kit and virtual GP
  • Colleague assistance programme
  • Healthcare Cashplan (voluntary)
  • Company sick pay
  • Life Assurance
  • Give as you earn (charity support)
  • iTrent Financial Wellbeing (Wagestream)
  • The Money Co-op (financial support)
  • Salary Sacrifice schemes (Electric Vehicle, Share Incentive Plan, Cycle to Work)
  • Holiday buy (up to a week extra annual leave)
  • Company Pension
  • Nous (smart assistant for bills)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 06, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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