Career Opportunity
We are looking to expand our team with the addition of a full-time trainee Funeral Director/Embalmer. If you have a mature work ethic, are excellent with people and understand the importance of dignity, care and compassion, we would like to hear from you. This is a position of development and progression and requires the commitment of studying towards 3 diploma qualifications - Diploma in Embalming, Diploma in Funeral Arranging and Administration and Diploma in Funeral Directing. A full development plan will be discussed at interview.
Duties:
- Care and preparation of the deceased.
- Meeting with families to discuss funeral arrangements and liaising with relevant officiants and local authorities.
- Assist with the conveyance of the deceased to our funeral homes.
- Furnishing and preparation of coffins.
- Maintaining our fleet of vehicles to a high standard.
- Chauffeuring and bearing at funeral services.
- Participation in the on-call evening and weekend rota (overtime paid).
- Heavy lifting is required.
Qualities and experience:
- A mature attitude with a calm, dignified manner.
- Be personable and happy to talk to people from all walks of life.
- Have high standards, meticulous attention to detail and be able to work under your own initiative.
- A full UK driving license is essential.
- Have a smart and tidy appearance.
Package:
A starting salary of £31,200.00, which increases on completion of each diploma qualification. Once fully qualified, rising to £36,200.00.
Hours of work Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5pm. Additional overtime payments for on-call duties outwith normal office hours.
Membership of the company pension scheme, and a smart work uniform.
To apply:
Email with your CV and a covering letter to Ms Vicki Fraser, explaining your suitability for the role to vicki@johnfraserandson.com. Closing date Friday 29th May 2026 at 5pm. We shall only acknowledge applicants after the closing date, should they be successful for an interview.
