Compassionate Funeral Director | Lead Services

DIGNITY FUNERALS LIMITED; Loose; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off + bank holidays (up to 22)

Pension with matched contributions

Employee rewards program

Eyecare support

Flu jab reimbursement

Training and development

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Leverton Funeral Directors in Dartford is seeking an experienced Funeral Director to oversee funeral services with compassion and professionalism. You will guide families from the initial meeting through to the funeral day, coordinating with arrangers, care teams, and staff to ensure seamless, respectful services.

You will also support aftercare, memorialisation and community engagement, and you’ll need comprehensive knowledge of funeral processes and regulatory requirements to lead a team

Qualifications

• Experience leading funerals and supporting grieving families.
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• Strong knowledge of funeral processes and the regulatory framework.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational abilities.
• Calm, respectful approach under pressure.
• Willingness to work weekends and on-call.
• Physically capable of coffin handling.

Responsibilities

• Lead funeral services with professionalism and attention to detail.
• Run pre-funeral briefings to ensure clear coordination.
• Consult with families to explore options.
• Coordinate with arrangers, specialists and care teams, and manage the diary and records.
• Assist with coffin preparation and chapel duties.
• Mentor junior team members and participate in training.
• Engage with care homes, celebrants and local groups for community outreach.

Skills

Leading funerals

Driving licence

Funeral regulations

Communication

Leadership

Organisation

Calm under pressure

Manual handling

Flexible hours

Office/Outlook

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Internal systems

Job description

Leverton Funeral Directors in Dartford is seeking an experienced Funeral Director to oversee funeral services with compassion and professionalism. You will guide families from the initial meeting through to the funeral day, coordinating with arrangers, care teams, and staff to ensure seamless, respectful services.

You will also support aftercare, memorialisation and community engagement, and you’ll need comprehensive knowledge of funeral processes and regulatory requirements to lead a team