Funeral Service Specialist

Dignity PLC; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,348 - 32,203; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Commission potential

Life assurance cover

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Job summary

A leading funeral service provider is seeking a Funeral Service Specialist to support families with compassion during their most difficult times. You will arrange funerals according to family wishes while overseeing branch operations and liaising with suppliers. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills, and have the ability to work independently. The role offers a salary of £29,276 per annum plus additional commission. Professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment are provided.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and calm in emotionally sensitive situations.
• Confident with legal paperwork and administrative tasks.
• Experience in customer service or administration is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support families with empathy and professionalism.
• Arrange funerals that meet family wishes and legal requirements.
• Oversee daily branch operations and liaise with suppliers.
• Lead chapel visits and train in Funeral Conducting.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Organization

Administrative skills

Ability to work independently

Customer service experience

Job description

Funeral Service Specialist

Location: Ebbutt Funeral Directors, Limpsfield

Job Type: Full-time, permanent - 38.33 hours per week

Salary: £29,276.00 per annum + commission (OTE: £2-3k per annum)

We’re looking for an empathetic and well‑organised individual to join our team at Ebbutt Funeral Directors as a Funeral Service Specialist (Level One). 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 Limpsfield, 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

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

Skills and Knowledge

• 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)

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.
• Memorialisation Commission Potential: up to £2,000.00 OTE per annum
• 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.

Next Steps

To join us in this role, hit the 'apply' button to submit your application, and a member of our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch!

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 us.

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