Funeral Arranger (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Co-op is seeking a Funeral Arranger to join our friendly team in Ipswich. This part-time role involves supporting clients with family visits and building community relationships while ensuring high standards of care and service. With a competitive salary, benefits, and full training provided, this is a fulfilling opportunity to help families during difficult times.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

10% off other brands

Discounts on other Co-op products and services

23 days holidays (pro rata)

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP and free eye tests

Career development opportunities including apprenticeships

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support clients by organising family visits and answering guest questions.
• Ensure regulated work is referred to a certified colleague.
• Build positive relationships in the local community.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Empathy

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10.06.2025

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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. 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 you’ll have all the tools you need for your new role. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension scheme, and discounts on Co-op products and services. Find the kind of job satisfaction you didn’t think was possible. Apply today.
What you’ll do • Support clients by organising family visits and answering guest questions
• Ensure all regulated work, like selling and advising on funeral plans, is referred to a certified colleague
• Build positive relationships in the local community
• Support at the funeral home, sometimes being the only one in branch
• Support 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 benefits including:

• 30% off Co-op branded products
• 10% off other brands
• Discounts on other Co-op products and services
• 23 days holidays (pro rata, increasing with service)
• Pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP and free eye tests
• Career development opportunities including apprenticeships
• Supportive team environment
• Access to Wagestream for pay management

At Co-op, we’re proud to do things differently. As a large co-operative owned by members, community is central to our mission. Since 1844, we’ve aimed to build a fairer world for members, customers, colleagues, and communities.
Building an inclusive work environment
We’re committed to diversity and welcome applications from everyone. We aim to create inclusive environments where colleagues can reach their full potential. We celebrate differences and reflect the communities we serve. Reasonable adjustments are available for applicants with disabilities. We are part of the Disability Confident scheme, offering interviews to qualified disabled candidates.
We’ll ask if you want to be considered under the scheme when you apply. If invited to interview, we’ll discuss any reasonable adjustments needed. For more info, visit 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, taking around 20 minutes. Successful applicants will undergo background checks including DBS, adverse media, occupational health, and social media screening. Employment offers are conditional upon passing these checks.