Funeral Operative
Listed on 2026-09-13
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Healthcare
Human Services/ Social Work
About the role:
More than afuneral service – we're here when people need us most
What if your next role gave you the opportunity to make areal difference during one of life's most important moments?
At Lincolnshire Co-op, our Funeral Services are about farmore than arranging funerals.
We're here to provide compassionate, professional care and support to families when they need it most. Every interaction is an opportunity to offer comfort, dignity and reassurance, helping people through one of themost difficult times in their lives.
As a Funeral Operative, you'll play a vital rolebehind the scenes and alongside our Funeral Directors, ensuring every person inour care is treated with the utmost respect while supporting families with kindness, professionalism and compassion.
Meaningful work with variety every dayEvery day brings something different.
You could be carefully preparing someone for their finalfarewell, supporting a funeral service, driving one of our funeral vehicles,assisting with removals, or helping ensure every detail has been thoughtfullyarranged. While much of the role happens behind the scenes, everything you dohas a lasting impact on the families we support.
This is a role for someone who takes pride in doing thingsthe right way, works with sensitivity and remains calm and professional inemotionally challenging situations.
What you'll be doingAs a Funeral Operative, you'll:
- Provide compassionate, respectful care for those entrusted to us throughout every stage of the funeral journey.
- Supportremovals, preparations and funeral services with dignity, professionalism and attention to detail.
- Driveand care for our funeral vehicles, ensuring safe, reliable and respectfultransport.
- Preparecoffins, equipment and vehicles to the highest standards.
- Work closely with Funeral Directors, colleagues and external organisations todeliver seamless funeral services.
Please refer to the downloadable job description which is available on this page.
About You What we're looking forYou don't need previous experience in Funeral Services to join us – we'll provide the training, guidance and support you need to build a rewarding career.
What matters most is your compassion, professionalism and commitment to treating every person with dignity and respect.
You’ll likely bring:
- A caring, compassionate and respectful approach to supporting others.
- The ability to remain calm, professional and empathetic in sensitive situations.
- Excellent communication skills and a warm, approachable manner.
- Confidence working as part of a close-knit team while also being able to work independently.
- Strong attention to detail and pride in delivering high standards.
- A flexible attitude and willingness to support a variety of duties, including an on-call rota where required.
- Reliability, integrity and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- A full UK driving licence and confidence driving as part of your role.
Every family's journey is unique, and the support they receive can make a lasting difference during one of life's most difficult moments.
As a Funeral Operative, you'll play an important role in ensuring every person in our care is treated with dignity, every funeral service runs smoothly and every family feels supported throughout their experience.
What's in it for you?Alongside the opportunity to work in a role that truly makes a difference, you'll benefit from:
- Up to 30 days annual leave (pro rata), including bank holidays.
- A pension scheme with up to 12% employer contributions.
- Generous colleague discount across our family of businesses.
- Annual discretionary colleague bonuses to reward you for your hard work
- Wellbeing support and opportunities to get involved in community initiatives.
- Ongoing…
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