Funeral Service Coordinator (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Funeral Service Coordinator to join their team in Basingstoke. This part-time position offers a competitive hourly wage with training for those with no prior experience necessary. The role focuses on supporting families during difficult times and ensuring operational excellence within the funeral home. Benefits include discounts, pension contributions, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

10% off other brands

Discounts on 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

A friendly, supportive team

Access to Wagestream

Qualifications

• No experience needed, full training is provided.
• Excellent communication and admin skills required.
• High levels of empathy, discretion, and care are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support clients by organising family visits and answering guest questions.
• Build positive relationships in the local community.
• Assist with manual handling of coffins and the deceased.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Empathy

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Funeral Service Coordinator (Hiring Immediately), Basingstoke

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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, including times when you’ll be the only one in the 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.
• 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.
• Access to Wagestream, a money management app.

At Co-op, we’re committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone, including disabled candidates, and can make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. We’re part of the Disability Confident scheme, offering interviews to eligible disabled applicants. We conduct background checks, including DBS and social media screening, as part of our pre-employment process.