Funeral Arranger (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading co-operative as a Funeral Arranger in Watford, where you'll support families in their time of need. With a competitive hourly wage of £12.62 and benefits like a pension scheme and discounts, this role offers full training and requires no prior experience. Build relationships and contribute to community impact with a supportive team.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

10% off other brands

23 days holidays (pro rata)

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to Wagestream for pay management

Qualifications

• No experience needed; full training provided.
• Excellent communication and admin skills.
• High levels of empathy and discretion desired.

Responsibilities

• Support clients by organising family visits.
• Refer regulated work to certified colleagues.
• Assist with the manual handling of coffins.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Empathy

Job description

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Funeral Arranger (Hiring Immediately), Watford, Hertfordshire

Client: Co-op

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 10.06.2025

Expiry Date: 25.07.2025

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 no previous experience is necessary. 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 operations, sometimes being the only one in branch.
• Assist with manual handling of coffins and 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 Employee Assistance Programme, virtual GP, and free eye tests.
• Career development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• Supportive team environment and community impact.
• 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 actively build diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. We aim for inclusive workplaces where colleagues have equal opportunities. We celebrate differences and reflect community diversity. Reasonable adjustments are available for applicants with disabilities. We’re part of the Disability Confident scheme and will offer interviews to qualified disabled candidates.

We’ll ask if you want to be considered under this scheme when you apply. If invited for interview, we’ll ask about any adjustments needed. 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 mins). Successful applicants will undergo background checks including DBS, media, and health screening. These are conditional on employment offers.