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We're proud to support our customers at the most difficult time of their lives. At Co-op Funeralcare, we regularly hire funeral directors, funeral service crew and funeral arrangers. And we think that empathy and compassion are more important than experience and qualifications.
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Your career in Funeralcare
This can be an emotional job. But it’s also an incredibly fulfilling career. We’re using digital technology to transform a very traditional industry. And by investing in our funeral homes and developing new products that meet the changing needs of our customers, we’re doing funerals a different way. That’s why it’s a great time to join us.
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Funeral service crew
Our funeral service crew help with the funeral and care for the deceased. You’ll work closely with your team to provide a seamless, sensitive service. And you don’t need experience – just a full UK’s driver’s licence. We’ll give you all the support you need to help build your career with Co-op Funeralcare.
Funeral arranger
Our funeral arrangers are the first point of contact for clients. They get to know clients’ needs and help them plan their funeral. You’ll need empathy and great customer service skills because your clients will look to you for help, support and advice. We’ll teach you everything else you need to do the job through our training and support.
Funeral director
As a funeral director, you’ll spend most of your time with families, supporting them through the funeral arrangements. You’ll manage your own time and build strong, trusting relationships.
We’ll give you all the support and training you need to develop your team and deliver a thoughtful service that works for our customers, and our business. Here, you’ll discover job satisfaction you never thought possible.
Apprenticeships
Our apprenticeships are open to everyone. As a Level 2 Funeral Team Member, you’ll develop your funeral arranging skills, learning how to deliver them with care and compassion. At Level 3, you can learn how to become a funeral director. There are all kinds of ways you can progress in this role. Find out more on our apprentice hub.
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Training
As a Funeralcare colleague, you’ll enjoy the chance to develop your skills on one of our apprenticeship programmes – and learn on the job. These are ‘blended learning’ programmes, so you’ll study through a mixture of 121 coaching, e-learning modules, development days and practical learning. Once you complete the programme, you’ll achieve a nationally recognised Apprenticeship standard.
If you’re willing to work and learn at the same time, want to provide thoughtful customer service, and have an open mind when it comes to being in contact with the deceased, you can find a uniquely rewarding career with us.
Benefits
From career progression and having a positive impact on your local community, to a whole range of financial discounts and benefits, working at Co-op isn't your standard job.
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Diverse colleagues who share the same values
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Ethical & supportive employer
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Work within & support your local community
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Pension with up to 10% employer contribution
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Flexible hours and 24 days’ holiday (rising to 30 with service)
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Discounts across all of our businesses
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Funeral service crew
Our funeral service crew help with the funeral and care for the deceased. You’ll work closely with your team to provide a seamless, sensitive service. And you don’t need experience – just a full UK’s driver’s licence. We’ll give you all the support you need to help build your career with Co-op Funeralcare.
Funeral arranger
Our funeral arrangers are the first point of contact for clients. They get to know clients’ needs and help them plan their funeral. You’ll need empathy and great customer service skills because your clients will look to you for help, support and advice. We’ll teach you everything else you need to do the job through our training and support.
Funeral director
As a funeral director, you’ll spend most of your time with families, supporting them through the funeral arrangements. You’ll manage your own time and build strong, trusting relationships.
We’ll give you all the support and training you need to develop your team and deliver a thoughtful service that works for our customers, and our business. Here, you’ll discover job satisfaction you never thought possible.
Apprenticeships
Our apprenticeships are open to everyone. As a Level 2 Funeral Team Member, you’ll develop your funeral arranging skills, learning how to deliver them with care and compassion. At Level 3, you can learn how to become a funeral director. There are all kinds of ways you can progress in this role. Find out more on our apprentice hub.
Find out more
Training
As a Funeralcare colleague, you’ll enjoy the chance to develop your skills on one of our apprenticeship programmes – and learn on the job. These are ‘blended learning’ programmes, so you’ll study through a mixture of 121 coaching, e-learning modules, development days and practical learning. Once you complete the programme, you’ll achieve a nationally recognised Apprenticeship standard.
If you’re willing to work and learn at the same time, want to provide thoughtful customer service, and have an open mind when it comes to being in contact with the deceased, you can find a uniquely rewarding career with us.
Benefits
From financial discounts to unique opportunities, there are lots of reasons to join Co-op.
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Thousands of stores & opportunities just around the corner
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Ethical & supportive employer
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Work within & support your local community
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Pension with up to 10% employer contribution
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Find your path, let us grow your career
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Discounts across all of our business
Our stories
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There are a lot of opportunities to strive for - it's not just a job, it's a career
Zach Waller, Care Logistics Lead, talks about joining Co-op after leaving school and building a career at Funeralcare Read story
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I’ve embalmed thousands of people and do everything within my power to support families
Rachel Carline shares how she went from studying fashion to becoming an Embalmer Read story
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I found my calling in Co-op Funeralcare
Funeral Director Manny Badyal talks about changing careers and finding a family at Co-op Funeralcare Read story