Funeral Arranger (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading co-operative as a 'Funeral Arranger' in Basildon. You will support families in organizing memorial services and provide caring, empathetic service. No experience is required, and full training will be provided, along with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

10% off other brands in food stores

23 days holidays (pro-rata)

A pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering great service and building relationships.
• High levels of empathy, discretion, and care.

Responsibilities

• Organise family visits and answer guest questions as a non-certified funeral arranger.
• Assist with manual handling of coffins and the deceased.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Empathy

Job description

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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Job Description:

Closing date: 11-06-2025

Funeral Arranger £12.62 per hour plus benefits
Part time 18.75 hours per week, working Wednesday afternoon and all day Thursday and Friday.
Location: 102 High Street, Nailsea, BS19 1AH
No experience needed. You can apply for this job on your mobile in a few simple steps – no CV needed. Join our friendly team and help families say the perfect goodbye to loved ones. We provide full training and ongoing support, so previous experience is not required. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension scheme, and discounts on Co-op products and services. Find job satisfaction with us. Apply today.

What you’ll do

• Support clients by organising family visits and answering guest questions as a non-certified funeral arranger.
• Refer all regulated work, like selling and advising on funeral plans, to a certified colleague.
• Build positive relationships in the local community.
• Support the funeral home, including times when you’ll be the only one in branch.
• Assist with manual handling of coffins and the deceased.

This role would suit people who have

• A passion for delivering great service and building relationships.
• Excellent communication and admin skills with strong attention to detail.
• High levels of empathy, discretion, and care.

Why Co-op?

You’ll get a benefits package including:

• 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores all year-round.
• 10% off other brands in our food stores all year-round.
• Discounts on other Co-op products and services.
• 23 days holidays (pro-rata, rising with service).
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support, 24/7.
• Virtual GP and free eye tests.
• Career development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• A friendly, supportive team and the chance to make a difference in your community.
• Access to Wagestream, a money management app that offers early access to a portion of your pay.

At Co-op, we’re proud to do things differently. As a large co-operative owned by millions, community is central to our mission. Since 1844, our social purpose guides us to build a fairer world for members, customers, colleagues, and communities.

Building an inclusive work environment

We actively build diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. We aim for our colleagues to have equal opportunities and reflect the communities we serve. We support applicants with disabilities by making reasonable adjustments during recruitment. We’re part of the Disability Confident scheme and will offer interviews to eligible disabled candidates.

We’ll ask if you want to be considered under this scheme when you apply. If invited for an interview, we’ll ask about any adjustments you need. Learn more at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-wellbeing. As part of your application, you’ll complete an online assessment (~20 minutes). Successful applicants will undergo background checks, including DBS, media, and occupational health assessments. We’ll also review your social media activity. Any employment offer will depend on passing these checks.