20 Funeral Service jobs in the United Kingdom

Closing date: 06-08-2025

Funeral Service Crew

£12.79 per hour plus benefits 

Contracts for 20 hours per week and 22.5 hours per week available

Working a variety of shifts Monday to Friday 8am-8pm - as part of this role, you’ll also be part of the on call rota

Bristol BS30 8FR

No experience needed. You can apply for this job on your mobile in a few simple steps – no CV required. 

You’ll need a full manual UK driver’s licence for this job.

Help families say the perfect goodbye to loved ones as part of our funeral service crew.

No experience? No problem. We provide full training and ongoing support, plus access to a wide range of benefits including competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme, and discounts on a range of Co-op products and services. 

At the Co-op, you’ll be part of something meaningful. Join us today.

What you’ll do

• collect the deceased from a range of locations and scenarios in a professional and empathetic manner  

• bear coffins and drive funeral vehicles

• maintain the cleanliness of equipment and facilities, including vehicles  

• prepare coffins and engrave name plates 

• prepare the deceased in our care for viewings and the funeral  

This role would suit people who have

• a full UK manual driving licence  

• a sensitive approach to customer service with good attention to detail

• the ability to react calmly and compassionately in emotional circumstances  

• the ability to perform the physical aspects of the role (manual lifting) 

Why Co-op? 

You’ll get a fantastic benefits package including: 

• 30% off Co-op branded products and 10% off other brands in our food stores all year-round

• discounts on other Co-op products and services 

• 23 days holidays (pro rata, rising with service)  

• a pension with up to 10% employer contributions 

• access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers confidential advice and support on anything you’re struggling with, 24 hours a day

• access to virtual GP and free eye tests

• endless career development opportunities including apprenticeships

• friendly, supportive team and the knowledge that you make a huge difference to your community

• access to Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it 

At Co-op, we’re proud to do things a different way. As one of the world’s largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, we’ve had a clear social purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities

Building an inclusive work environment 

We’re actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve.  

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. 

We'll ask whether you’d like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.  If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we’ll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate. You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process. 

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-wellbeing .

As part of your application you’ll need to complete an online assessment. It will take you around 20 minutes to complete this test.

If you’re successful in your application, we’ll perform some background checks as part of our pre-employment screening process. These will include a DBS (disclosure and barring service) and adverse media checks, and an occupational health questionnaire (to ensure you are fit to perform the role). We’ll also check your social media activity on platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

Any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the completion of pre-employment screening checks. 

Closing date: 30-07-2025

Funeral Service Crew

£12.79 per hour plus benefits

Contracts for 18.75 hours (3 days) and 30 hours (5 days) available

Working a variety of shifts Monday to Friday 8am-8pm - as part of this role, you’ll also be part of the on call rota

Rochdale, Greater Manchester OL11 4JQ

No experience needed. You can apply for this job on your mobile in a few simple steps – no CV required. 

You’ll need a full manual UK driver’s licence for this job.

Help families say the perfect goodbye to loved ones as part of our funeral service crew.

No experience? No problem. We provide full training and ongoing support, plus access to a wide range of benefits including competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme, and discounts on a range of Co-op products and services. 

At the Co-op, you’ll be part of something meaningful. Join us today.

What you’ll do

• collect the deceased from a range of locations and scenarios in a professional and empathetic manner  

• bear coffins and drive funeral vehicles

• maintain the cleanliness of equipment and facilities, including vehicles  

• prepare coffins and engrave name plates 

• prepare the deceased in our care for viewings and the funeral  

This role would suit people who have

• a full UK manual driving licence  

• a sensitive approach to customer service with good attention to detail

• the ability to react calmly and compassionately in emotional circumstances  

• the ability to perform the physical aspects of the role (manual lifting) 

Why Co-op? 

You’ll get a fantastic benefits package including: 

• 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores all year-round 

• 10% off other brands in our food stores all year-round

• discounts on other Co-op products and services 

• 23 days holidays (pro rata, rising with service)  

• a pension with up to 10% employer contributions 

• access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers confidential advice and support on anything you’re struggling with, 24 hours a day

• access to virtual GP and free eye tests

• endless career development opportunities including apprenticeships

• friendly, supportive team and the knowledge that you make a huge difference to your community

• access to Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it 

At Co-op, we’re proud to do things a different way. As one of the world’s largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, we’ve had a clear social purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities

Building an inclusive work environment 

We’re actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve.  

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. 

We'll ask whether you’d like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.  If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we’ll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate. You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process. 

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-wellbeing .

As part of your application you’ll need to complete an online assessment. It will take you around 20 minutes to complete this test.

If you’re successful in your application, we’ll perform some background checks as part of our pre-employment screening process. These will include a DBS (disclosure and barring service) and adverse media checks, and an occupational health questionnaire (to ensure you are fit to perform the role). We’ll also check your social media activity on platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

Any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the completion of pre-employment screening checks. 

Closing date: 31-07-2025

Funeral Service Crew

£12.79 per hour plus benefits 

Contracts available for 18.75 hours per week and 25 hours per week

Working a variety of shifts Monday to Friday 8am-8pm - as part of this role, you’ll also be part of the on call rota

Nottingham NG7 2GA

No experience needed. You can apply for this job on your mobile in a few simple steps – no CV required. 

You’ll need a full manual UK driver’s licence for this job.

Help families say the perfect goodbye to loved ones as part of our funeral service crew.

No experience? No problem. We provide full training and ongoing support, plus access to a wide range of benefits including competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme, and discounts on a range of Co-op products and services. 

At the Co-op, you’ll be part of something meaningful. Join us today.

What you’ll do

• collect the deceased from a range of locations and scenarios in a professional and empathetic manner  

• bear coffins and drive funeral vehicles

• maintain the cleanliness of equipment and facilities, including vehicles  

• prepare coffins and engrave name plates 

• prepare the deceased in our care for viewings and the funeral  

This role would suit people who have

• a full UK manual driving licence  

• a sensitive approach to customer service with good attention to detail

• the ability to react calmly and compassionately in emotional circumstances  

• the ability to perform the physical aspects of the role (manual lifting) 

Why Co-op? 

You’ll get a fantastic benefits package including: 

• 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores all year-round 

• 10% off other brands in our food stores all year-round

• discounts on other Co-op products and services 

• 23 days holidays (pro rata, rising with service)  

• a pension with up to 10% employer contributions 

• access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers confidential advice and support on anything you’re struggling with, 24 hours a day

• access to virtual GP and free eye tests

• endless career development opportunities including apprenticeships

• friendly, supportive team and the knowledge that you make a huge difference to your community

• access to Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it 

At Co-op, we’re proud to do things a different way. As one of the world’s largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, we’ve had a clear social purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities

Building an inclusive work environment 

We’re actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve.  

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. 

We'll ask whether you’d like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.  If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we’ll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate. You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process. 

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-wellbeing .

As part of your application you’ll need to complete an online assessment. It will take you around 20 minutes to complete this test.

If you’re successful in your application, we’ll perform some background checks as part of our pre-employment screening process. These will include a DBS (disclosure and barring service) and adverse media checks, and an occupational health questionnaire (to ensure you are fit to perform the role). We’ll also check your social media activity on platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

Any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the completion of pre-employment screening checks. 

Closing date: 04-08-2025

Funeral Service Manager

£40,900-£45,400 per annum including London Allowance plus benefits (Work Level 6A)

Full time 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

Manor Park, London E12 5DA

We’re looking for a funeral service manager to join the Co-op Funeralcare team and help our colleagues to deliver the best possible service to our clients. If you can bring amazing people skills combined with real commercial focus, we can offer you the opportunity to make a difference.

As a funeral service manager you’ll work with colleagues at all levels, covering between 7 and 15 funeral homes in your region. We’ll look to you to build great relationships, set standards for care and adherence to regulatory compliance, and oversee funeral services and processes to make sure we’re consistently delivering to the highest possible standards. 

What you’ll do

• lead and coach a team of funeral directors and arrangers across your region 

• build strong and effective relationships with colleagues in your area to drive a consistently high standard of funeral service to our clients  

• inspire your teams to focus on achieving the highest possible standards of client care in line with business and commercial objectives 

• analyse and review management information to spot opportunities and drive continuous improvement and consistency across the wider business   

• take an active role in the community; building relationships with other Co-op businesses and external organisations to promote our services and bring our communities together 

• make sure ‘certified colleagues’ are fully supported in reaching and maintaining the required levels of competency for operating in a regulated environment 

• make sure ‘non-certified’ colleagues are operating within regulatory guidelines and processes 

• manage resources across the area, make sure there’s funeral plan arrangement cover in the homes where there are no trained colleagues

• take responsibility for any client complaints and issues 

• carry out inspections of funeral homes to make sure standards are met and premises are always immaculate and presentable and in line with risk, health and safety standards 

This role will suit people who have

• real commercial focus and the ability to spot opportunities and trends 

• excellent organisational skills and attention to detail to make sure regulatory policies and processes are always adhered to

• confidence communicating and presenting to all kinds of people 

• the ability to coach and mentor teams across multiple locations  

• great relationship building and customer service skills  

• the ability to communicate professionally and sensitively with clients and at a difficult time in their lives  

• an open mind when it comes to working around and coming into contact with the deceased 

• a UK manual driving licence 

Why Co-op?  

Here you’ll do work that matters. We’re a commercial organisation with a purpose beyond profit, you’ll have an opportunity to help us build a stronger Co-op and stronger communities. You’ll also get a package that includes: 

• competitive salary 

• coaching, training and support to help you develop 

• pension with up to 10% employer contributions 

• annual incentive scheme 

• 28 days holiday (increasing with service) 

• discounts on Co-op products and services 

Building an inclusive work environment 

We’re actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve. 

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We'll ask whether you’d like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we’ll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process .

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing .

As part of your application you’ll need to complete an online assessment. It will take you around 12 minutes to complete this test.

If you’re successful in your application, we’ll perform some background checks as part of our pre-employment screening process. These will include a DBS (disclosure and barring service) and adverse media checks, and an occupational health questionnaire (to ensure you are fit to perform the role). We’ll also seek regulatory references and check your social media activity on platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

In this role you’ll work under FCA regulation – we’ll provide you with all the training you need to become a ‘certified colleague’.

To make sure you’re eligible to advise clients on ‘pre-need’ funeral plans as a ‘certified colleague’, we’ll perform FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) and financial integrity checks. These aim to identify financial sanctions such as CCJs (county court judgements) or bankruptcy. Your credit score will not be checked as part of this process.

Any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the completion of pre-employment screening checks. 

Closing date: 30-07-2025

Funeral Service Crew

£12.79 per hour plus benefits 

Part time 18.75 hours per week, working a variety of shifts Monday to Friday 8am-8pm - as part of this role, you’ll also be part of the on call rota

Dunoon, Argyll PA23 7AR

No experience needed. You can apply for this job on your mobile in a few simple steps – no CV required. 

You’ll need a full manual UK driver’s licence for this job.

Help families say the perfect goodbye to loved ones as part of our funeral service crew.

No experience? No problem. We provide full training and ongoing support, plus access to a wide range of benefits including competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme, and discounts on a range of Co-op products and services. 

At the Co-op, you’ll be part of something meaningful. Join us today.

What you’ll do

• collect the deceased from a range of locations and scenarios in a professional and empathetic manner  

• bear coffins and drive funeral vehicles

• maintain the cleanliness of equipment and facilities, including vehicles  

• prepare coffins and engrave name plates 

• prepare the deceased in our care for viewings and the funeral  

This role would suit people who have

• a full UK manual driving licence  

• a sensitive approach to customer service with good attention to detail

• the ability to react calmly and compassionately in emotional circumstances  

• the ability to perform the physical aspects of the role (manual lifting) 

Why Co-op? 

You’ll get a fantastic benefits package including: 

• 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores all year-round 

• 10% off other brands in our food stores all year-round

• discounts on other Co-op products and services 

• 23 days holidays (pro rata, rising with service)  

• a pension with up to 10% employer contributions 

• access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers confidential advice and support on anything you’re struggling with, 24 hours a day

• access to virtual GP and free eye tests

• endless career development opportunities including apprenticeships

• friendly, supportive team and the knowledge that you make a huge difference to your community

• access to Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it 

At Co-op, we’re proud to do things a different way. As one of the world’s largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, we’ve had a clear social purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities

Building an inclusive work environment 

We’re actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve.  

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. 

We'll ask whether you’d like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.  If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we’ll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate. You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process. 

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-wellbeing .

As part of your application you’ll need to complete an online assessment. It will take you around 20 minutes to complete this test.

If you’re successful in your application, we’ll perform some background checks as part of our pre-employment screening process. These will include a DBS (disclosure and barring service) and adverse media checks, and an occupational health questionnaire (to ensure you are fit to perform the role). We’ll also check your social media activity on platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

Any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the completion of pre-employment screening checks. 

LB266 - Funeral Operative

Location: Croydon

Salary : OTE £30,000

Overview :

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Funeral Operative on behalf of one of our clients.

To drive and bear on funerals with great respect and to follow clear instructions from the garage foreman and the funeral conductor. To respectfully move deceased wherever required, to dress deceased with extreme care and respect for families and friends to view.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Driving and bearing on funerals.
• Removal of deceased from houses, nursing homes and mortuaries.
• Delivering and collecting coffins to and from airports.
• Duty service according to rota.
• Delivering and collecting various documents.
• Dressing deceased in preparation for viewing.
• Ensure vehicles are cleaned daily, make sure oil, petrol, water etc is kept at correct levels.
• For the limos make sure they have wreath card envelopes, mass envelopes, flowers, nursing home letter and clean envelope, ensure you have enough song sheets. For Greek funerals take table, 2 towels and 2 bottles of water. If horse hearse, ensure you have trestles when going into the church or trolley if a casket.
• Drivers must wear a cap, ensure you know the location of the church, house or crematorium. Have trolley, trestles and if double funeral 2 trolleys and trestles
• Ensure you have a sufficient number of shoulder pads. They must be used at all times to carry coffin.
• Check before you leave the garage that you are wearing appropriate attire.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Competent, calm and ultra-smooth driver with clean licence.
• Caring and sympathetic attitude.
• Excellent communicator.
• Excellent timekeeping.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Smart and well presented.

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