# Funeral Arranger

**Company**: Co-op Funeralcare
**Location**: Thatcham, Berkshire
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: £26,266
**Category**: Other
**Industry**: Other

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## Description

Join our friendly team at Co-op Funeralcare in Thatcham, Berkshire, and help families say the perfect goodbye to loved ones. As a Funeral Arranger, you will play a crucial role in building and maintaining positive relationships with clients and the community.

**Job Details:**

- £26,266 per year (£13.47 per hour)

- Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 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, both inside and out

- Work with digital systems and devices 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, with the ability to clearly communicate with clients and colleagues

- Ability to confidently work with numbers and perform basic calculations

- Keen eye for detail and accuracy, with adherence to regulatory policies and processes

- Good IT skills, with the ability to use a range of technology devices and systems

- Passion for delivering great service and building relationships

- High levels of empathy, discretion, and care

- Ability to carry out the physical elements of the role, such as moving coffins

**Benefits:**

- 30% off Co-op branded products and 10% off other brands in food stores

- 23 days' holiday (pro-rata, rising with service)

- Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

- Access to Employee Assistance Programme and virtual GP

- Endless career development opportunities, including apprenticeships

- Friendly, supportive team and the knowledge that you make a huge difference to your community

## Skills

### Required
- communication
- numeracy
- attention to detail
- IT skills
- empathy
- physical ability

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