Funeral home manager Work, Jobs in England (with Salaries)

Funeral Manager
Daniel Robinson & Sons —Waltham Abbey
- £28,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Heavy lifting
- Supervising experience
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Bereavement leave
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Managing Chaplain Grendon and Spring Hill
Ministry of Justice —Aylesbury
- £50,001 - £60,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- English
- Presentation skills
- Leadership
- Annual leave
Project Manager - Synergy and Integration Workstream
OurCoop —Lichfield
- £50,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Organisational skills
- Business
- Paid training
- Annual leave
2d
Store Manager
Southern Coop —Bristol
- £30,000 - £36,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Store discount
- Annual leave
Funeral Operations Team Leader
Southern Coop —Portsmouth
- £27,999 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Supervising experience
- IT
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Estates Surveyor
Southern Coop —North Harbour
- £35,750 a year
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
8d
Assistant Holiday Services Manager
Park Holidays UK —Lowestoft
- £28,919 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- Microsoft Office
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
3d
Conducting Funeral Assistant
OurCoop —King's Lynn
- £13.87 an hour
- Paid training
- Annual leave
1d
Conducting Funeral Assistant
Chelmsford Star Co-operative Society —King's Lynn
- £13.87 an hour
- Paid training
- Annual leave
1d
Maintenance Manager
Park Holidays UK —Winchelsea
- £29,419 a year
- Weekend availability
- Sales
- Maintenance
- Team management
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Regional Fundraising In Memoriam Officer
AlzheimersSociety —London
- £31,949 - £35,498 a year
- Travel
3d
Logistics Manager
Southern Coop —Sandhurst
- £32,291 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
6d
Healthcare Assistant
North London Hospice —London
- £29,650 a year
- Full-time
- IT
- Hospice
- Care plans
13d
Senior Clinical Administrator
The Lodge Surgery —St Albans
- £13.50 - £14.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Administrative experience
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Registration Support Officer
Worcestershire County Council —Worcester
- £26,403 - £28,142 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
8d
Families Worker
Callington Cluster —Callington
- £15,750 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Leadership
- Teaching
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Funeral Arranger / Administrator
W J Beswetherick and Son Ltd —Truro
- From £24,700 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
6d
Social Worker - Children in Care
Bristol City Council —Bristol
- £42,839 - £46,142 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
Project Manager (Finance)
OurCoop —Lichfield
- £50,000 - £55,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- ERP systems
- Project management
- Communication skills
- Paid training
- Annual leave
2d

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Funeral Manager

Daniel Robinson & Sons -
Waltham Abbey

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Job details

Full-time
£28,000 - £40,000 a year

Benefits

Health & wellbeing programme
Additional leave
Company pension
Company events
Private medical insurance
Bereavement leave
Life insurance
Sick pay

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Management
Heavy lifting
GCSE
Supervising experience
Organisational skills

Full job description

At Daniel Robinson & Sons, we never stop looking for exceptional people. Not because we have gaps to fill - but because when we meet the right person, we make room for them. If you're an experienced funeral professional who cares deeply about families and community, we'd love to hear from you, whether we're advertising or not. Great people don't wait for vacancies, and neither do we.

We don't just recruit when a role opens up. We're always building - our teams, our services, and our future. If you bring experience, compassion and pride in your work, there's a conversation waiting for you at Daniel Robinson & Sons.

The role of a Funeral Manager would be a rewarding role for an experienced professional who takes pride in delivering the highest standard of care for the deceased and their families.

If you are passionate about your profession and want to be part of one of the leading independent family funeral directors in the UK, we would love to hear from you.

Please note: the salary shown is a guide range only and should not be read as the basic salary. The overall package comprises basic salary plus overtime, with full details discussed at interview.

About the Role

Lead, motivate, and manage the branch team, including funeral directors, arrangers, and operatives - covering rotas, on-call schedules, performance, and development
Oversee all funeral arrangements and operations, ensuring every funeral is delivered to the highest standard from first call to aftercare
Act as senior point of contact for families, handling complex arrangements, escalations, and complaints with sensitivity and professionalism
Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements, cremation and burial regulations, health & safety, and industry codes of practice (NAFD/SAIF)
Manage branch commercial performance (control against budget)
Maintain the presentation and upkeep of premises, vehicles, mortuary facilities, and equipment to the highest standard
Conduct funerals as required, leading services and supporting the team on the day
Drive community engagement, building relationships with local clergy, celebrants, care homes, hospices, and community groups to grow the branch's reputation
Oversee accurate record-keeping, documentation, and funeral accounts, ensuring pricing transparency in line with CMA requirements
Recruit, induct, and train new team members, embedding company values and service standards
Participate in the management on-call rota and support neighbouring branches where needed

What We Need From You

Proven experience in the funeral profession, ideally with arranging and conducting experience
Previous people management or supervisory experience, with the ability to lead and develop a team
Strong commercial awareness, including budgets.
Exceptional interpersonal skills - empathetic with families, decisive with operational issues
Sound knowledge of funeral service regulations, documentation, and compliance requirements
Highly organised, calm under pressure, and able to prioritise across multiple funerals and sites
Immaculate personal presentation and professional conduct
Full UK driving licence and flexibility for on-call working
Dip FD or equivalent qualification desirable

What We Offer You

Discretionary bonus scheme after a qualifying period
Death in Service insurance
A supportive, family-oriented working environment
The opportunity to be part of an award-winning, independent company with a proud history dating back to 1892

A Bit About Us

At Daniel Robinson & Sons, we have a total commitment to the service of the bereaved and the care of the deceased. We are a family-run business offering a personal, professional service, delivered by our friendly team with empathy and dedication. We treat every person and every funeral as unique, and our clients receive the utmost care and attention.

First established in 1892, Daniel Robinson & Sons are one of the leading independent family funeral directors in the UK, helping families across Essex and Hertfordshire from over 20 branches. We are a progressive and award-winning company, named in a London Stock Exchange publication as one of the ‘Top 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ and the first independent family funeral directors to achieve Investors in People Gold.

Our activities within the local community have raised over £1 million for local hospices and charities, and we are proud to be deeply rooted in the communities we serve.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful within this role, we would love to hear from you.

Pay: £28,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave
Bereavement leave
Company events
Company pension
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
Private medical insurance
Sick pay

Work Location: In person

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funeral home manager jobs in england

Funeral Manager

Managing Chaplain Grendon and Spring Hill

Project Manager - Synergy and Integration Workstream

Store Manager

Funeral Operations Team Leader

Estates Surveyor

Assistant Holiday Services Manager

Conducting Funeral Assistant

Conducting Funeral Assistant

Maintenance Manager

Regional Fundraising In Memoriam Officer

Logistics Manager

Healthcare Assistant

Senior Clinical Administrator

Registration Support Officer

Families Worker

Funeral Arranger / Administrator

Social Worker - Children in Care

Project Manager (Finance)

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