Funeral Arranger Review

by Co-op

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Once we have been notified that someone has passed away we meet with their relatives; discuss and make all the funeral arrangements.

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have been able to develop my existing skills; and view things from a different perspective.

    7/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • The programme has been more enjoyable than I expected.

    7/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • It was a bit difficult at the start as our original coach left the company and the next coach they appointed lived too far away.

    4/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Not too much as the company is still in the process of restructuring.

    4/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • I receive a reasonable amount of support.

    5/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • It has been very useful when it comes to learn the laws surrounding the funeral business.

    9/10
  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

    • We try and do some coffee mornings for charity; and we are planning to visit some of the local nursing homes.

    7/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Co-op to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • I work with a really amazing team of people.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Co-op?

    • Applying for the coop is a long process, try and stick with it; you will be glad that you did. It's worth the effort.

Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Kenilworth

February 2020

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