Funeral Director

We are looking for an experienced, compassionate and committed Funeral Director to join our team predominantly based in Bridport, with duties also covering our other Funeral Homes. You will play a key leadership role in overseeing funeral arrangements, working alongside our team and building strong relationships with local partners and the wider community, to ensure every service is delivered with respect and excellence.

8.45am - 5.00pm (and as required). Flexibility outside of these hours is essential for early start / late finish / out of hours chapel visits, emails, telephone calls etc. and assistance with evening / weekend telephone cover, when required.

• Arranging and conducting funerals both in the office and in clients’ homes.
• Arranging, coordinating and overseeing all aspects of funeral services and interments of ashes including liaising with officiants, venues, printers, caterers, gravediggers etc.
• Responsible for the preparation and filing of legal documents, to allow the funeral to proceed.
• Collection and preparation of the deceased.
• Liaising with hospitals and care homes.
• General office administration duties including answering telephone calls.
• Limited on‑call out of hours rota to include evenings, weekends and holidays for the company and on behalf of H. M. Coroner.
• In‑hours removals into our care for the company and on behalf of H. M. Coroner.
• Assisting clients with funeral plan enquiries and arrangements. As an FCA‑regulated company, if you are considered for this role, you will be asked to provide your permission for us to conduct the relevant checks and assessments that will be carried out during recruitment and onboarding. Passing the FCA accreditation and being DBS checked are essential requirements for this role.
• Engagement in the local community, clubs etc.
• Marketing of businesses within the local community.
• Joint responsibility for overseeing admin support staff, FSOs and bearers.
• Use of funeral software.
• Health & Safety awareness and completion of training.
• Completion of Health & Safety paperwork, as required.

• A proven track record of experience as a funeral director.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Smart appearance at all times.
• Physically fit to be able to fulfil the duties needed for this role.
• Commitment to delivering a funeral service at the highest standards.
• Someone who will share our family values and who is dedicated to helping families.
• Good computer and communication skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Residing in the Bridport area.
• Ability to lead and motivate team members.
• Ability to follow strict procedures, maintain accurate records, and ensure adherence to legal and company regulations.
• Confident to work independently.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and on‑call.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing