Funeral Director

Dignity Funerals Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading funeral service provider in Leeds is seeking an experienced Funeral Director to oversee operations and support families during difficult times. In this role, you will lead funeral services, manage logistics, and engage with the local community. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in conducting funerals, strong leadership and communication skills, and a compassionate approach. The position offers a full-time contract with a salary up to £29,638.29 per annum, depending on experience.

Benefits

30 - 33 days annual leave

Company pension

Employee assistance programme

Life assurance

Full training and development

Qualifications

• Proven experience conducting funerals.
• Capable of manual handling tasks, including coffin bearing.
• Comfortable with direct contact with the deceased.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct funeral services professionally.
• Support families through the funeral process.
• Coordinate teams and oversee all aspects of service delivery.

Skills

Experience in funeral service operations

Excellent communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Calm under pressure

Compassionate approach

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Position

Funeral Director

Location

Wormalds Funeral Directors, Leeds

Job Type

Full-time, 38.33 Hours Per Week

Salary

up to £29,638.29 per annum, depending upon experience

We're looking for an experienced and compassionate individual to join our team as a Funeral Director at Wormalds Funeral Directors. You'll oversee funeral operations and ensure every service is delivered to the highest standard, while supporting families through one of life's most challenging moments. As a representative of both the local brand and the wider Dignity Group, you'll also play an important role in engaging with the local community and building trusted relationships.

Why This Role Matters

At Dignity, we believe that every farewell should be handled with compassion, dignity, and care. Your role will ensure that families feel supported, respected, and reassured every step of the way.

The Role

As a Funeral Director, you'll lead on the day of the funeral, coordinating teams and managing all aspects of service delivery. You will act as a guide for families, a leader to colleagues, and a representative of Dignity's values within your community. As a representative of both your local branch and the wider Dignity Group, you'll help maintain our trusted presence in the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct funeral services in a dignified, respectful, and professional manner
• Support families with empathy and guidance throughout the funeral process
• Coordinate with arrangers, operatives, ministers / celebrants, and venues to ensure smooth execution of services
• Ensure funeral vehicles, staff, and ceremonial elements are prepared and meet required standards
• Oversee funeral logistics on the day, including timings, team direction, and venue setup
• Assist with coffin preparation, handling of the deceased, and chapel duties where required
• Provide leadership and mentoring to less experienced team members
• Support with local community engagement and promotion of the brand you represent
• Uphold health and safety, compliance, and professional standards at all times

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience in funeral service operations and conducting funerals
• Demonstrates excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
• Is calm under pressure with a respectful, compassionate approach to service
• Is physically capable of manual handling tasks, including coffin bearing
• Is comfortable with direct contact with the deceased in varying circumstances
• Holds a Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
• Is willing to work flexibly, including weekends and on-call duties as required

What We Offer

• A meaningful role supporting families when they need it most
• Full training and development, including Funeral Plan Consultancy
• Uniform and all necessary equipment provided
• 30 - 33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Company pension, employee assistance programme, and life assurance

What are the next steps?

If this sounds like the next step in your career and you're ready to support families and lead with professionalism, simply hit the 'apply'. A member of our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.

About Us

We are Dignity, one of the UK's oldest and most trusted funeral providers, with over 200 years of history, 570 branches, and 46 crematoria. From launching the UK's first funeral plan to helping shape modern regulation, we have led the way in supporting families with care, compassion, and professionalism.

Now we are building the UK’s leading end‑of‑life company. As part of the Dignity Group, we also operate Farewill, the country's largest will writer and one of the UK's top probate providers, giving families support not just at the funeral, but before and after as well.

Today we are over 4,000 people across the UK, all driven by the same goal : to care for families with compassion and make the UK a world leader in end‑of‑life care. Here to help, whenever you need.

FCA Statement

We're regulated by the FCA, so some roles may be subject to background checks.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We know that diverse teams make better decisions, build better products, and create a better place to work. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, and whatever your life looks like, we'd love to hear from you. And if there's anything you need to make the process more accessible, please let us know.

Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.