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Compassion at every step

In this role, you’ll help those who are grieving plan a funeral that feels right for the person they’ve lost. You’ll support bereaved relatives with a calm, professional approach. And you’ll take great care of the person who has passed away, treating them with dignity at every step.

We’ll also be supporting you in growing your skills. From customer care and communication to specialist qualifications in funeral directing and embalming, you’ll get the training you need to feel confident in a role that really matters.

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Compassion at every step

Positions in Funeral Services

Funeral Operative

You’ll never do ‘just a job’ here. You’ll be there for people when they need you most.

Your calm support, attention to detail, and kindness can take a little weight off someone’s shoulders at a time when everything feels heavy. That’s what makes this work so meaningful.

You’ll be part of a close team that looks out for each other, and you’ll build relationships that make the hard days feel shared.

And if you want to build a career across our funeral services, you can. With development over time, you could progress into roles like Funeral Director, Embalmer, or Manager.

Funeral Director

As a Funeral Director, you’ll be the steady presence families lean on in their most difficult moments.

You’ll listen and guide them through the next steps, helping them plan a funeral that feels right for the person they’ve lost. You’ll take care of the details, explain their options, and make sure nothing is rushed or missed.

On the day of the funeral, you’ll lead with compassion. You’ll co-ordinate colleagues and suppliers to keep everything running smoothly. You’ll give families the time and space they need to say goodbye.

It’s a role built on trust. And when you do it well, families don’t just remember the funeral. They remember how you made them feel.

Embalmer

As an Embalmer, you’ll help those arranging a funeral in the most practical, meaningful way.

You’ll care for the deceased, preparing them so loved ones can say goodbye. It’s quiet work, but it matters deeply.

If you’re new to funeral services, you can still get here. Many people start as a Funeral Operative and build their skills with training and support. And if you’re already qualified, you’ll find space to keep developing and to share your knowledge with others.

It’s not an easy role but it’s an incredibly important one.

Why choose us?

Career progression

Career progression

Whether you have big ambitions or taking a small next step, you'll have chances to learn, build your skills, and grow more confident in your role.

How we help you grow
For life

For life's challenges

If life gets in the way you'll have supportive managers who listen and help you find a way forward.

Owned by members, not shareholders

Owned by members, not shareholders

You'll be part of a co-op that puts people and communities first, every day.

Beewise credit union

Beewise credit union

A Lincolnshire Co-op exclusive credit union, with a simple way to save and access low-interest loans.

Pensions

Pensions

Your future matters. We'll match what you pay in, up to 12%, with our Honeypot pension scheme.

Volunteering

Volunteering

You get two paid days a year to volunteer locally, doing something that feels good and has an impact in the community.

Why choose us

Doing good on your doorstep

Every community needs funeral services. It gives people a way to come together, mark a life, and support each other when words don’t really work. You help make that possible.

You’ll create the space for goodbyes, work with local churches, celebrants, crematoria, florists and venues, helping everything come together smoothly.

This is your job, but to a family in grief, it means the world.

It’s community care and you’re at the heart of it.

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Doing good on your doorstep

Current vacancies

Whether it’s your first job, a change of pace, or a chance to progress, you’ll find opportunities here. Browse our vacancies and choose what suits you.

Funerals
  • Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm
  • Advertised Hours
    8 hours per week (an average of 32 hours over 4 weeks)
  • All Locations
    Sutton on Sea
  • Salary details:
    £13.61 per hour
  • Vacancy type:
    Permanent

Application process

1

Find a role that fits

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Apply for the role

Apply online and tell us a little about you and what you’d bring to the role. You can fill in our application form or upload your CV.

If applying online is a barrier for you, please get in touch. As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible and can offer reasonable adjustments or alternative ways to apply.

3

Pick a time to chat

If you’re shortlisted, we’ll invite you to an interview and you can choose a slot that suits you. We can interview by phone, Microsoft Teams or face-to-face.

4

The interview

We’ll ask about your experience and how you handle different situations. You’ll also have the chance to ask us questions to learn more about Lincolnshire Co-op.

5

You’ll hear back from us

We’ll tell you when you’ll hear the outcome and what happens next.