Position: Funeral Director
Location: C.S Bowyer Funeral Directors, Trowbridge
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £29,644 per annum
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Overview
We’re looking for an experienced and compassionate individual to join our team as a Funeral Director at C.S Bowyer Funeral Director. You’ll oversee funeral operations and ensure every service is delivered to the highest standard, while supporting families through one of life’s most challenging moments. You’ll also play an important role in engaging with the local community and building trusted relationships.
Why This Role Matters
At Dignity, we believe that every farewell should be handled with compassion, dignity, and care. Your role will ensure that families feel supported, respected, and reassured every step of the way.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and conduct funeral services in a dignified, respectful, and professional manner.
* Support families with empathy and guidance throughout the funeral process.
* Coordinate with arrangers, operatives, ministers/celebrants, and venues to ensure smooth execution of services.
* Ensure funeral vehicles, staff, and ceremonial elements are prepared and meet required standards.
* Oversee funeral logistics on the day, including timings, team direction, and venue setup.
* Assist with coffin preparation, handling of the deceased, and chapel duties where required.
* Provide leadership and mentoring to less experienced team members.
* Support local community engagement and promotion of the brand you represent.
* Uphold health and safety, compliance, and professional standards at all times.
About You
* Experienced in funeral service operations and conducting funerals.
* Demonstrates excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
* Calm under pressure with a respectful, compassionate approach to service.
* Physically capable of manual handling tasks, including coffin bearing.
* Comfortable with direct contact with the deceased in varying circumstances.
* Holds a full UK driving licence (essential).
* Willing to work flexibly, including weekends and on‑call duties as required.
What We Offer
* A meaningful role supporting families when they need it most.
* Full training and development, including Funeral Plan Consultancy.
* Uniform and all necessary equipment provided.
* 30‑33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays.
* Company pension, employee assistance programme, and life assurance.
Next Steps
If this sounds like the next step in your career and you’re ready to support families and lead with professionalism, simply hit the ‘apply’ button. A member of our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.
About Us
We are Dignity, one of the UK’s oldest and most trusted funeral providers, with over 200 years of history, 570 branches, and 46 crematoria. From launching the UK’s first funeral plan to helping shape modern regulation, we have led the way in supporting families with care, compassion, and professionalism. Today we are over 4,000 people across the UK, all driven by the same goal: to care for families with compassion and make the UK a world leader in end of life care.
FCA Statement
We’re regulated by the FCA, so some roles may be subject to background checks.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We know that diverse teams make better decisions, build better products, and create a better place to work. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your life looks like, we’d love to hear from you. If there’s anything you need to make the process more accessible, please let us know.
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