We are looking for an experienced, self motivated, organised and proactive individual to work as part of the Bereavement Service team, to provide a compassionate and efficient Bereavement Service in a professional manner.

The ideal candidate should have experience in Maintaining accurate cemetery and crematorium records Recording bookings for burials and cremations, administering paperwork for the successful completion of all cemetery and crematorium processes and memorial purchases. Using database system to record and retrieve information, in addition to other basic office packages such as Outlook, Word and Excel.

Identifying and assisting in the location of grave plots to cemetery stakeholders or in preparation of upcoming burials. Processing payments and maintaining financial records. To undertake routine clerical tasks such as filing, photocopying, receiving and dispatching mail, answering phones and responding to emails. To take bookings from funeral directors ensuring all relevant paperwork is completed to the specified standards. Undertaking transfers of grave ownership and associated paperwork as required.

Experience in headstone safety testing would be an advantage. Experience of operating a chapel for funeral services including the music system and visual tributes would be ideal but full training will be given. The ideal candidate must have Excellent communication skills.

Closing Date: 25th April 2025

Interview Dates: 20th & 21st May 2025

How to apply

When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions.  The application questions require a yes/no response.  Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria.  An optional CV template is provided below.  

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