Funeral arranger Review

by Co-op

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.5/10

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

General admin around the arrangement and providing a funeral. Supporting the funeral director and family of the deceased. Ensuring correct costing and invoicing.

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Developed my existing admin skills. Enhanced my personal skills and life knowledge.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Very much. I enjoy using "my grey matter" after a period where it was not stretched very much.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I felt it was a little full on to start with, maybe the programme could start at say 6 months, gives a chance to settle in first.

8/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Plenty of support in theory but the job role takes over a lot of the time so often pushed for time b

7/10

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

Lots, always there if needed.

10/10

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

It certainly helps but I do feel a person learns something by actually doing it and not in a classroom.

8/10

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.)

Plenty, we have Yammer which is like an internal Facebook where colleagues keep in touch and share experiences.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Co-op to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

National company, well respected. A large concern but staff made to feel special and we'll looked after and supported.

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

Do it! Don't be put off by the funeral business, it is very rewarding.