Are you a compassionate individual with a knack for organisation and empathy? Do you thrive in environments where every detail matters, ensuring that final farewells are both dignified and heartfelt? If so, we have an opportunity for you! We are currently seeking a Funeral Arranger to become part of our team in Ampthill!
As a Funeral Arranger, your main responsibilities entail arranging funerals according to client preferences and company policies, providing clear guidance on funeral options, costs, and payment terms, collaborating closely with colleagues to deliver exceptional service, meticulously handling all administrative tasks both on paper and digitally, managing payments, invoices, and donations appropriately, promptly addressing queries with efficiency and courtesy. You will also need to ensure all work meets high standards of accuracy, offering support to grieving families during chapel visits and time spent with the deceased, fostering partnerships with local organisations such as churches, hospitals, and crematoriums, and actively participating in bereavement support groups and community initiatives.
Hours of Work: Full Time, Permanent, 8:30am to 17: 30pm, Monday to Friday.
Funeral Arranger Requirements:
* The ability to be able to work well in a team and in a fast paced environment
* Possess initiative to share workload appropriately in order to complete an arrangement
* To be approachable and polite to clients with a smart appearance and demeanour.
* Excellent communication skills and a pleasant telephone manner.
* Have good computer skills and knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
Funeral Arranger Benefits:
* Starting salary for those with no previous experience of the funeral industry is �11.50 per hour which equates to a full time equivalent of �23,920
* On site parking
* All uniform provided following successful completion of your probation period 31 days a year inclusive of bank holidays
* Contributory pension
* Non-contributory life cover
* Continued professional development as part of Neville Funerals' Life Long Learning programme
Meet the Organisation: Who We Are and What We Do
Being an independent, privately-owned family company, we offer a high quality, sensitive and dignified service that is good value for money.
Our competent and sympathetic staff are always available to help, advise and carry out the wishes of those suffering the loss of a relative or friend. Because we are an independent company, we have the skills and craftsmen capable of meeting all requirements.
We have funeral homes across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Buckinghamshire. Our branches are Ampthill, Bedford, Dunstable, Hemel Hempstead, Hitchin, Luton, Shefford, Stopsley, and Woburn Sands.
Ready to step into the heart of compassion and organization? If you feel like you're the perfect fit for the impactful role of Funeral Arranger, seize the moment and apply now!
