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From the employer's careers site First seen 26 Oct 2026

Funeral Arranger

Salary

£26,266 per year

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Description

Join our friendly team at Co-op Funeralcare in Reading, Berkshire, and help families say the perfect goodbye to loved ones. As a Funeral Arranger, you will play a crucial role in providing support to clients and arranging funerals.

Job Details:

  • £26,266 per year (£13.47 per hour)
  • Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm

Responsibilities:

  • Build and maintain positive relationships with clients and the community
  • Support clients in person and over the phone, arranging family visits and answering questions
  • Ensure the funeral home is clean, safe, and welcoming
  • Work with digital systems to manage client documentation, funeral arrangements, and invoicing
  • Support with manual handling of coffins and assist in the care and preparation of the deceased
  • Update client management applications with accurate and timely information

Requirements:

  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work with numbers and basic calculations
  • Keen eye for detail and accuracy
  • Good IT skills and ability to learn new systems
  • Passion for delivering great service and building relationships
  • High levels of empathy, discretion, and care
  • Ability to carry out physical elements of the role

Benefits:

  • 30% off Co-op branded products and 10% off other brands
  • 23 days holiday (pro rata)
  • Pension with up to 10% employer contributions
  • Access to Employee Assistance Programme
  • Virtual GP and free eye tests
  • Endless career development opportunities
  • Friendly, supportive team

What We Offer: We provide full training and ongoing support, so you don't need previous experience in the funeral industry.

Skills

Required

  • communication skills
  • basic calculations
  • IT skills
  • empathy
  • discretion
  • physical ability

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://hcnq.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/job/1071754

Apply on Co-op Funeralcare