Funeral Director

The Crematorium and Memorial Group; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 26,674 - 32,601; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Bonus potential

Life assurance cover

Health & wellbeing programme

Generous holiday allowance

Contributory pension scheme

Job summary

A leading funeral care provider in the UK is seeking a Funeral Director to oversee funeral services with professionalism and compassion. You will support families during emotional times, ensuring their needs are met with respect for cultural beliefs. Key responsibilities include leading services, mentoring staff, and coordinating all aspects of funeral care. The role offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including life assurance and health support.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements.
• Respectful and compassionate approach to service.
• Physically capable of manual handling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead funeral services with professionalism.
• Support families during emotional experiences.
• Guide families through funeral options.

Skills

Previous experience leading funerals

In-depth knowledge of funeral processes

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Calm under pressure

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Position: Funeral Director

Location: W Wraight & Sons Funeral Directors, Emsworth

Job Type: 38.33 Hours per week

Salary: £29,638 per annum plus on-call payments

Why This Role Matters

This role requires expert knowledge of funeral processes, care of the deceased, and legal and regulatory requirements, as well as a deep respect for individuals' cultural and religious beliefs. You’ll coordinate teams with care, take accountability for delivering services to the highest standard, and lead by example every day.

Your Impact And Responsibilities

As a Funeral Director, you are a calm, confident presence at the heart of our funeral care. You’ll support families through one of the most emotional experiences of their lives, helping them feel informed, respected, and cared for. From the first meeting to the day of the funeral and beyond, you’ll guide them through their options with clarity and compassion, supporting aftercare, ashes, memorialisation, and funeral plans.

As a Funeral Director, You Will

• Lead funeral services with professionalism and attention to detail
• Run pre‑funeral briefings to ensure everything is clearly understood and well‑coordinated
• Offer a consultative approach – helping families explore available options and understand what’s possible
• Collaborate with arrangers, specialists, FDs and care teams
• Support the team in managing the diary, resources and records
• Assist with coffin preparation, handling of the deceased, and chapel duties where required
• Provide leadership and mentoring to less experienced team members, sharing learning, and taking part in training and development
• Support with local community engagement and promotion of the brand you represent – build relationships with care homes, celebrants and local religious and ethnic groups
• Act as a liaison with service and client delivery to ensure seamless scheduling and service coordination

Skills And Knowledge

• Previous experience leading funerals, working with the deceased and supporting families
• In‑depth knowledge of funeral processes, legal and regulatory requirements
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
• Calm under pressure with a respectful, compassionate approach to service
• Physically capable of manual handling tasks, including coffin bearing
• Able to work flexibly, including weekends and on‑call
• A Full UK Driving Licence (essential)

What We Offer

• Professional development: A comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in‑house development programmes to set you up for success or to pursue a qualification through our apprenticeship programme.
• Bonus Potential: Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses, rewarding your hard work and achievements.
• Life Assurance Cover: Enjoy peace of mind with our life assurance cover, securing your family’s future.
• Health & Wellbeing Programme: Benefit from an employee assistance programme that supports your health and wellbeing.
• Holiday Allowance: Start with a generous leave entitlement of 30‑33 days per year, inclusive of Bank Holidays.
• Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our contributory pension scheme, helping you save for a secure retirement.

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, hit the ‘apply’ button. 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 across the country. 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. We are now building the UK’s leading end‑of‑life company. As part of the Dignity Group, we also operate Farewill, the country’s most prominent 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.

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