Job Description

We are seeking an exceptional candidate to join our team as a full-time Funeral Director’s Assistant. You will be required to carry out all duties associated assisting the funeral director, including the driving of funeral vehicles, bearing, facilitating viewings with bereaved families, removal of the deceased from the place of death and coffin preparation.

You will be required to take part in the Out of Hours Removal Rota to allow us to provide a 24-hour service. This involves being on call outside of office hours for 17 weeks’ during the year on a rota basis. As a result, you will benefit from 7 weeks’ holiday during the year on a rota basis, as well as being paid for out of hours duties in addition to your salary.

The position will provide a great opportunity to explore a new career in Funeral Services, or a change of role for someone with experience in the sector to work with one of the UK’s leading family-run funeral businesses.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities