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14.07.2025
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28.08.2025
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Job Description:
We're offering an exciting opportunity to deliver the best end of life care, support, and client experience through the arrangement and delivery of funerals, memorialisation, and aftercare services. As an Area Funeral & Memorial Consultant, you’ll be the point of contact for clients, supporting them throughout the process of making funeral and memorial choices.
This role requires travel to our branches in:
* Alton
* Ascot
* Ash Vale
* Farnborough
* Fleet
* Frimley Green
* Liss
* Wokingham
Flexibility to support other branches may be required. There is a fixed addition of £1,000 per annum, contributing towards business car insurance, travel time, and vehicle wear and tear. Business mileage expenses can be reclaimed.
What you'll get:
* 31 days leave (Pro rata & incl bank holidays), rising to 36 with service.
What to expect:
* Guiding clients through arranging funerals, ensuring standards and expectations are exceeded.
* Ensuring funeral arrangements, memorialisation orders, and aftercare services are accurate and compliant.
* Liaising with internal departments and external suppliers.
* Ensuring proper care of the deceased, including daily checks and facilitating reflection room visits for families.
* Engaging proactively in community initiatives.
What we're looking for:
* IT literate with proficiency in MS Office.
* Excellent communication skills, strong organisational abilities, and attention to detail.
* Resilience and comfort working independently in a branch.
* High level of empathy and compassion.
* UK driving license and access to own vehicle.
Training:
* No prior experience in the funeral industry required; full training provided.
* Travel to other sites will be necessary.
About Us:
We’re an independent Co-op operating across southern England, managing convenience stores, funeral homes, crematoria, burial grounds, and a Starbucks franchise. Owned by members, with over 4,000 colleagues, we focus on community benefit, sustainability, and fairness. Join us to serve local communities and prioritize people.
Note: Successful candidates will undergo a DBS check as part of compliance requirements.
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