Funeral Director
Hailsham, East Sussex | DOE | Posted 15 days ago
- Job Title: Funeral Director
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Location: Hailsham, East Sussex
- Job Base: Office based
- Salary: DOE
- Reference: V-81668-1
- Contact Email: hastings@sammons.co.uk
- Contact Phone: 01424 723723
- Job Published: 27/01/2025 13:08
Job Description
Funeral Director
Hailsham, East Sussex | DOE | Posted 15 days ago
Are you a compassionate and detail-oriented individual looking to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives? Our client is seeking a Funeral Director to join their professional and dedicated team. In this role, you will support families during a difficult time, ensuring every aspect of the funeral process is handled with care, dignity, and precision.
What’s on Offer?
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Meaningful work: Support families through challenging times
- Professional growth: Training provided and opportunity to develop in a respected profession
- Supportive team: Work in a compassionate environment with a focus on excellence
Key Responsibilities:
- Funeral Arrangements: Meet with families, executors, and representatives to organise and advise on funeral services, ensuring all wishes are respected
- Process Management: Coordinate all aspects of the funeral process, including the registration of death, logistics, and overseeing the funeral service itself
- Liaison with Professionals: Work with doctors, clergy, crematorium and cemetery authorities, and other relevant parties to facilitate seamless arrangements
- Team Supervision: Manage team members during funerals, ensuring all tasks are performed efficiently and with respect
- Administration: Maintain accurate records, input funeral details into the administration system, and issue invoices as required
- Follow-up Tasks: Handle post-funeral duties such as the disposal of cremation ashes and memorial sales
- On-Call Support: Participate in the 1:6 out-of-hours telephone and removal rota, providing support to families and care facilities
Skills and experience:
- Experience: Previous experience in an office environment or managing people in an emotionally sensitive context. Experience in a caring industry is a plus
- Skills: Strong attention to detail, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and proficiency with computer systems (training provided for company software)
- Qualifications: A-levels, business studies, or a funeral directing qualification
- Attributes: Dependable, empathetic, team-oriented, and able to multitask
- Requirements: A valid driver’s license, own vehicle, and ability to travel to Bexhill and Battle
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