Funeral Service Assistant Job at Central Coop (Birmingham)

Funeral Advisor

Families who’ve experienced a loss need someone they can rely on, who’ll be will...

Location

United Kingdom , Derby

Salary:

13.06 GBP / Hour

Central Coop

Expiration Date

Until further notice

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
Prior experience in an administration role is desirable

Job Responsibility

Take pride in the day-to-day running of our Funeral homes – supporting our families, ensuring high standards and building trusted relationships
Be flexible, and cover other Funeral Homes (as required) for sickness and holidays, as well as arranging funerals at the clients’ premises (as required)
Assist families with all aspects of the funeral arrangement process- making sure that they feel well supported and informed
Provide the choices that they need to personalise the funeral service
Arrange Funerals- paying attention to detail and transparency of cost
Communicate clearly and accurately the arrangements between both the family and Funeral Director
Administration duties – handling complex information with accuracy, sensitivity and care
Keep the Funeral Home clean and tidy all times as well as ensuring the security of the premises (including opening and closing of funeral home i.e. alarms)
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

What we offer

Fantastic colleague discount
Retail discounts
Colleague Dividend
Colleague recognition
Personalised learning and development
Paid time for volunteering
Enhanced family friendly policies
Annual health check kit and virtual GP
Colleague assistance programme
Healthcare Cashplan

Parttime

Funeral Advisor

Families who’ve experienced a loss need someone they can rely on, who’ll be will...

Location

United Kingdom , Chelmsley Wood

Salary:

13.06 GBP / Hour

Central Coop

Expiration Date

Until further notice

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
Full UK Driving licence
Flexibility and willingness to travel in the area when required
Strong communication, organisation and administrative skills
Prior experience in an administration role is desirable
Comfortable with duties requiring close treatment of the deceased

Job Responsibility

Day-to-day running of Funeral homes
Supporting families
Ensuring high standards
Building trusted relationships
Cover other Funeral Homes for sickness and holidays
Arrange funerals at clients' premises
Assist families with all aspects of the funeral arrangement process
Develop knowledge of all services offered
Provide choices to personalise the funeral service
Arrange funerals with attention to detail and cost transparency

What we offer

Fantastic colleague discount
Retail discounts
Colleague Dividend
Colleague recognition
Personalised learning and development
Paid time for volunteering
Enhanced family friendly policies
Annual health check kit and virtual GP
Colleague assistance programme
Healthcare Cashplan

Parttime

Funeral Advisor

Joining us as Funeral Advisor, you’ll take pride in the day-to-day running of ou...

Location

United Kingdom , Leicester

Salary:

13.06 GBP / Hour

Central Coop

Expiration Date

Until further notice

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 internally and externally
Full UK Driving licence
Flexibility and willingness to travel in the area when required
Strong communication, organisation and administrative skills
Prior experience in an administration role is desirable
Comfortable with duties requiring close treatment of the deceased

Job Responsibility

Day-to-day running of Funeral homes
Supporting families
Ensuring high standards
Building trusted relationships
Cover other Funeral Homes for sickness and holidays
Arrange funerals at clients’ premises
Assist families with all aspects of the funeral arrangement process
Develop knowledge of all services offered
Provide choices to personalise the funeral service
Arrange funerals with attention to detail and transparency of cost

What we offer

Fantastic colleague discount
Retail discounts
Colleague Dividend
Colleague recognition
Personalised learning and development
Paid time for volunteering
Enhanced family friendly policies
Annual health check kit and virtual GP
Colleague assistance programme
Healthcare Cashplan

Parttime

Funeral Advisor

Joining us as Funeral Advisor, you’ll take pride in the day-to-day running of ou...

Location

United Kingdom , Leicester

Salary:

13.06 GBP / Hour

Central Coop

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Compassionate nature
Active listening skills
Keen eye for detail
Ability to handle complex information with accuracy, sensitivity and care
Comfortable in 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
Prior experience in an administration role is desirable
Comfortable with duties requiring close treatment of the deceased

Job Responsibility

Day-to-day running of Funeral homes
Supporting families
Ensuring high standards
Building trusted relationships
Cover other Funeral Homes for sickness and holidays
Arrange funerals at clients’ premises
Assist families with all aspects of the funeral arrangement process
Develop knowledge of all services offered
Provide choices to personalise the funeral service
Arrange funerals with attention to detail and transparency of cost

What we offer

Fantastic colleague discount
Retail discounts
Colleague Dividend
Colleague recognition
Personalised learning and development
Paid time for volunteering
Enhanced family friendly policies
Annual health check kit and virtual GP
Colleague assistance programme
Healthcare Cashplan

Parttime

Funeral Advisor

Joining us as Funeral Advisor, you’ll take pride in the day-to-day running of ou...

Location

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Salary:

13.06 GBP / Hour

Central Coop

Expiration Date

Until further notice

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 internally and externally
Full UK Driving licence
Flexibility and willingness to travel in the area when required
Strong communication, organisation and administrative skills
Prior experience in an administration role is desirable

Job Responsibility

Day-to-day running of Funeral homes – supporting families, ensuring high standards and building trusted relationships
Cover other Funeral Homes for sickness and holidays
Arrange funerals at clients’ premises
Assist families with all aspects of the funeral arrangement process
Develop knowledge of all services offered
Provide choices to personalise the funeral service
Arrange funerals with attention to detail and transparency of cost
Communicate arrangements between family and Funeral Director
Handle administration duties
Keep Funeral Home clean and tidy

What we offer

Fantastic colleague discount
Retail discounts
Colleague Dividend
Colleague recognition
Personalised learning and development
Paid time for volunteering
Enhanced family friendly policies
Annual health check kit and virtual GP
Colleague assistance programme
Healthcare Cashplan

Parttime

Funeral Advisor

Joining us as Funeral Advisor, you’ll take pride in the day-to-day running of ou...

Location

United Kingdom , Lowestoft

Salary:

13.06 GBP / Hour

Central Coop

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Compassionate nature
Active listening skills
Keen eye for detail
Ability to handle complex information with accuracy, sensitivity and care
Comfortable in building good working relationships
Full UK Driving licence
Flexibility and willingness to travel in the area when required
Strong communication, organisation and administrative skills
Prior experience in an administration role is desirable
Comfortable with duties requiring close treatment of the deceased

Job Responsibility

Take pride in the day-to-day running of Funeral homes
Support families, ensuring high standards and building trusted relationships
Be flexible and cover other Funeral Homes for sickness and holidays
Arrange funerals at clients’ premises
Assist families with all aspects of the funeral arrangement process
Develop knowledge of all services offered
Provide choices to personalise the funeral service
Arrange funerals with attention to detail and transparency of cost
Communicate arrangements between family and Funeral Director
Handle administration duties

What we offer

Fantastic colleague discount
Retail discounts
Colleague Dividend
Colleague recognition
Personalised learning and development
Paid time for volunteering
Enhanced family friendly policies
Annual health check kit and virtual GP
Colleague assistance programme
Healthcare Cashplan

Parttime

Funeral Advisor

Families who’ve experienced a loss need someone they can rely on, who’ll be will...

Location

United Kingdom , Leicester

Salary:

13.06 GBP / Hour

Central Coop

Expiration Date

Until further notice

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 internally and externally
Full UK Driving licence essential
Flexibility and willingness to travel in the area when required
Strong communication, organisation and administrative skills
Prior experience in an administration role is desirable
Must be comfortable with duties requiring close treatment of the deceased

Job Responsibility

Take pride in the day-to-day running of our Funeral homes
Support our families, ensuring high standards and building trusted relationships
Assist families with all aspects of the funeral arrangement process
Develop knowledge of all services offered (coffin range, masonry, floral tributes)
Actively listen about the person who has died and understand the families’ wishes
Provide choices to personalise the funeral service
Arrange Funerals with attention to detail and transparency of cost
Communicate arrangements clearly between family and Funeral Director
Perform administration duties handling complex information with accuracy, sensitivity and care
Keep the Funeral Home clean and tidy at all times

What we offer

Fantastic colleague discount across Retail and Funeral businesses
Retail discounts via hub (exclusive discounts, savings on days out, holiday discounts)
Colleague Dividend (share of profits)
Colleague recognition programmes
Personalised learning and development with access to training programmes
Paid time for volunteering (three days per year)
Enhanced family friendly policies
Annual health check kit and virtual GP access
Colleague assistance programme
Healthcare Cashplan (voluntary)

Parttime

Chaplain Coordinator Pediatric Bereavement

Location

United States , Park Ridge

Salary:

28.55 - 42.85 USD / Hour

Advocate Health Care

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

M.A./M.Div. or equivalent
Ecclesiastical endorsement for chaplaincy
Basic counseling skills
knowledge of grief process
Basic computer skills
Effective interpersonal skills--verbal and written
Utilization of critical thinking in timely decision making
A minimum of four units of CPE, ACPE
Certified by APC or NACC within three years
Strong communication and human relation skills

Job Responsibility

To coordinate, facilitate, and manage a comprehensive bereavement program for Advocate Children's Hospital that provides individualized intervention and support to families experiencing the death of a child
Assess and implement individualized plans of care for the bereaved family, providing ongoing bereavement support to families and siblings (in person, by phone, or by mail) for 15 months following the death
Develop/obtain and update resources and supplies to be shared with bereaved families at the time of death and while providing bereavement follow-up care
Provide education to assist members of the health care team in assessing the role of a patient's faith perspective and faith community during times of critical illness, death and grief
Provide education to assist members of the health care team to assess bereavement needs of families at the time of death (identifying those at risk for complicated mourning, etc.)
Provide leadership and work collaboratively with Advocate Children's Hospital Pediatric Bereavement Committee to plan, coordinate, and participate in special events such as the Service of Remembrance
Assist pediatricians and hospital medical staff in preparing for and meeting with families to review autopsy results
Develop and implement tools to facilitate a successful bereavement support program, including a system for tracking families, anniversary dates, and adequate planning for memorial services
Assist families, as requested, in planning a memorial service, funeral or other meaningful ritual(s) for their child. Attend memorial services or rituals as able and participate as requested
Evaluate the effectiveness of the Pediatric Bereavement Support Program, by developing and implementing a follow-up survey to families after a year of bereavement services to solicit their input on the services and support provided to them

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

Fulltime

Funeral Service Assistant

Central Coop

Location:
United Kingdom , Birmingham

Category:
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Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Posted:
December 28, 2025

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