Funeral Director | Aberdeen
The Role
As Funeral Director, you'll take overall responsibility for the coordination and delivery of funeral services. From the first meeting to the day of the funeral and beyond, you'll ensure that each family receives a service tailored to their wishes and cultural or religious needs.
Your duties will include:
Leading funeral services with professionalism and empathy
Running pre-funeral briefings and coordinating all aspects of each service
Supporting and mentoring colleagues to maintain high standards
Liaising with arrangers, care teams, celebrants, and local community contacts
Ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory obligations
Assisting with preparation and chapel duties where required
About You
You'll bring both technical expertise and a natural ability to support others. We're looking for someone who demonstrates:
Proven experience in funeral directing and care of the deceased
Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills
A calm, compassionate, and respectful approach
Flexibility to work weekends and take part in the on-call rota
Physical capability for manual handling tasks
A Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
What's on Offer
Salary: £29,638 + Bonus + Commission
Generous holiday allowance (30-33 days including Bank Holidays)
Life assurance and pension scheme
Health & wellbeing programme and employee assistance support
Professional development opportunities and career progression within a supportive organisationIf you're an experienced Funeral Director seeking a role where compassion and professionalism truly matter, we'd love to hear from you. Apply confidentially today to explore this opportunity further.
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