Funeral Service Specialist

Dignity Plc; Eastergate; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Annual bonus up to £500

Pension 4% matched

Life assurance 2x salary

Staff discounts

EAP program

Training & apprenticeships

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Dignity plc is seeking a Funeral Service Specialist (Level One) based at the Barnham branch to guide families through funeral arrangements with care and professionalism. You will support with various ceremonies, plans, and branch operations while building local relationships and representing the company in the community.

You will train in Funeral Conducting and be part of a team dedicated to compassionate service, with flexible weekend/on-call work and travel to client homes as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service, care, or admin; training provided.
• Full UK Driving Licence desirable (not essential) and ability to travel.
• Willingness to work weekends/on-call.
• Support families and manage branch operations with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Support families with empathy, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Arrange funerals meeting wishes, culture, and legal requirements.
• Oversee day-to-day branch operations, admin, and presentation.
• Liaise with ministers, celebrants, and florists.
• Lead chapel visits, as required, assisting families with their requests.
• Raise awareness of funeral plans and contribute to plan sales.
• Represent the branch in the local community.
• Train in Funeral Conducting to assist with ceremonial duties during peak times.
• Uphold Dignity's standards of professionalism, care, and service; compassion and empathy in sensitive situations.
• Communicate, organise, and handle administrative paperwork.
• Confident working independently with branch-level responsibility.
• Travel to client homes and local branches as needed.

Skills

Empathy

Attention to detail

Customer service

Administrative skills

Communication

Organisation

Flexibility

Driving licence (desirable)

Job description

Funeral Service Specialist. You'll be the first person families speak to, offering reassurance and support while ensuring every detail is handled with care and professionalism. Based at our branch in Barnham, you'll take pride in the day-to-day running of the branch, supporting families, ensuring high standards, and building trusted local relationships. To become the arranger of choice in your community, you'll also be trained to provide guidance on Funeral Plans and support with ceremonial duties when required. Why This Role Matters Being a Funeral Service Specialist means playing a central part in one of life's most significant moments. You're often the first person a grieving family turns to, and your presence can shape how they remember the most difficult of days. Your Impact and Responsibilities This role calls for empathy, confidence, and attention to detail. It's about guiding people through funeral arrangements with care, introducing them to the support we can offer, and ensuring every detail is taken care of. You will be a steady, professional hand when people need it most. As a Funeral Services Specialist (Level One), you will:

• Supporting families with empathy, professionalism, and attention to detail
• Arrange funerals that meet family wishes, cultural practices, and legal requirements - arranging funerals with clarity, compassion and precision, offering all relevant products
• Oversee day-to-day branch operations, including administration and presentation
• Liaise with suppliers such as ministers, celebrants, and florists
• Lead chapel visits, as required, supporting the families with their requests
• Take accountability for raising awareness of funeral plans and contributing to plan sales within the branch
• Represent the branch in the local community and contribute to outreach
• Train in Funeral Conducting to assist with ceremonial duties during peak times
• Uphold Dignity's standards of professionalism, care, and service
  Compassion, calmness, and empathy in emotionally sensitive situations
• Communication, organisation, and administrative skills - confident with legal paperwork
• Confident working independently, with branch-level responsibility
• Comfortable in settings where the deceased may be resting, including chapel visits
• Willingness to work flexibly (including weekends/on-call if needed)
• A Full UK Driving Licence (desirable, not essential) - Ability to travel to client homes and local branches is important
• Experience in customer service, care, or admin (beneficial - complete training is provided)
  Dignity exists to help every family in Britain navigate the hardest moments of life with simplicity, dignity, kindness and exceptional care. Every day, our funeral teams across the country help families say goodbye to the people they love. It's a responsibility we take seriously, and it matters.

Dignity is changing for the better. We're investing in better training, better support and better tools for our funeral teams, so you can focus on what matters most: being there for families when they need us. You'll be part of a close-knit team who look out for each other and take real pride in their work. No two days are the same, and the work you do is noticed and valued. If you want a job that is genuinely meaningful, helping families across Britain through one of the hardest times in their lives, this is a good place to build a career.

FCA Statement Dignity is part of a group that includes FCA-regulated activities, and some roles may be subject to relevant training, screening, conduct, and regulatory requirements. This will be confirmed as part of the recruitment process. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement We know that diverse teams make better decisions, build better products, and create a more inclusive and 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.

We believe in rewarding our colleagues with a strong, supportive benefits package that helps you feel secure, valued and able to grow.

• Time to recharge
• - Up to 25 days' annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays, giving you the time you need to rest and reset.
• A little extra reward
• - Opportunity to earn a yearly bonus of up to £300-£500 in recognition of your contribution.
• Memorialisation Commission Potential -
• Up to £2,000.00 OTE per annum
• Planning for your future
• - 4% matched pension to help you build long-term financial security.
• Peace of mind
• - Life assurance cover at 2x your salary to support your loved ones.
• Everyday savings and perks
• - Access to MyStaffShop, our employee rewards platform, offering savings across high street and online retailers, alongside eye care support, flu jab reimbursement and lifestyle discounts.
• Support when you need it
• - Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health services and confidential counselling.
• Learn and grow with us
• - Ongoing training and development, including internal learning pathways and apprenticeship opportunities.
• Making work easier
• - Free on-site parking available at most of our locations.