Part-time Funeral Arranger – Macclesfield

About the role

Join Co‑op’s friendly funeral care team in Macclesfield as a part‑time Funeral Arranger. You will support families during a difficult time, ensuring every service is handled with dignity, respect and professionalism.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, transport and care for the deceased, including hair, make‑up and viewing preparation.
• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming funeral home environment.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, answering questions in person and over the phone.
• Manage client documentation, funeral arrangements and invoicing using digital systems.
• Report and record any maintenance issues and ensure the premises are well‑maintained.
• Assist with manual handling of coffins and other physical tasks as required.

Required profile

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Comfortable working with numbers and handling cash.
• Willingness to work with the deceased and respect health‑and‑safety standards.
• Ability to work independently, sometimes as the sole staff member on‑site.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £13.47.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• Discounts on Co‑op products and services.
• Full training and ongoing support.
• Opportunity for meaningful work and personal satisfaction.