Funeral Director

Overview

Funeral Director role at Jeroen den Hartog Photography & Image Processing

Position: Funeral Director

Location: Frederick W Chitty & Co Funeral Directors, Walton on Thames

Job Type: Full-time, Fixed Term Contract - 12 months

Salary: £32,169.00 per annum

We are looking for an experienced and compassionate individual to oversee funeral operations and ensure every service is delivered to the highest standard, while supporting families through one of life s most challenging moments. As a representative of both the local brand and the wider Dignity Group, you ll engage with the local community and build trusted relationships.

As a Funeral Director, you ll lead on the day of the funeral, coordinating teams and managing all aspects of service delivery. You will act as a guide for families, a leader to colleagues, and a representative of Dignity s values within your community.

• Lead and conduct funeral services in a dignified, respectful, and professional manner
• Support families with empathy and guidance throughout the funeral process
• Coordinate with arrangers, operatives, ministers/celebrants, and venues to ensure smooth execution of services
• Ensure funeral vehicles, staff, and ceremonial elements are prepared and meet required standards
• Oversee funeral logistics on the day, including timings, team direction, and venue setup
• Assist with coffin preparation, handling of the deceased, and chapel duties where required
• Provide leadership and mentoring to less experienced team members
• Support with local community engagement and promotion of the brand you represent
• Uphold health and safety, compliance, and professional standards at all times

We re Looking For Someone Who

• Experienced in funeral service operations and conducting funerals
• Demonstrates excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
• Calm under pressure with a respectful, compassionate approach to service
• Physically capable of manual handling tasks, including coffin bearing
• Comfortable with direct contact with the deceased in varying circumstances
• Holds a Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
• Willing to work flexibly, including weekends and on-call duties as required

• A meaningful role supporting families when they need it most
• Full training and development, including Funeral Plan Consultancy
• Uniform and all necessary equipment provided
• 30 - 33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Company pension, employee assistance programme, and life assurance

We would love to hear from you if you are interested in joining a compassionate team dedicated to delivering the highest standards of care.

If this sounds like the next step in your career and you re ready to support families and lead with professionalism, simply hit the  apply  button. A member of our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.

We are Dignity, one of the UK s oldest and most trusted funeral providers, with over 200 years of history, 570 branches, and 46 crematoria. We operate Farewill as part of the Dignity Group, offering support not just at the funeral but before and after as well. Today we are over 4,000 people across the UK, driven by the goal to care for families with compassion and professionalism.

We re regulated by the FCA, so some roles may be subject to background checks.

We know diverse teams make better decisions. Whoever you are, wherever you re from, and whatever your life looks like, we would love to hear from you. If you need any accessibility adjustments, please let us know.

Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as direct applications from candidates with no fees payable. We reserve the right to close or extend closing dates depending on application numbers; early applications are encouraged.