Funeral Arranger Review

by Co-op

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.4/10

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

The Funeral Arranger role means that I am responsible for the day to day running of the funeral home. This includes being receptionist, client liaison, responsibility for booking funerals with crematoriums, churches and ministers. I also complete funeral plans for clients wanting to pre purchase their funeral.

7/10

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

I have learnt about rules and regulations for cremations, burials and cemeteries.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I have really enjoyed the whole learning experience. At first I was very reticent about signing up as I thought that being over 50 years old I was too old. This was needless worry as the whole experience was enjoyable and helped expand my knowledge a great deal.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The initial sign up left me with more questions than answers, but the one to one support was excellent and the work books are easy to follow.

9/10

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

My employer arranged the whole apprenticeship and gave me time during the working day to complete it.

9/10

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

I had regular monthly contact on a one to one basis with a dedicated coordinator, I also had contact by e-mail and telephone if required.

9/10

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

The extra knowledge gained has proven invaluable to my job role

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 have various community activities that we engage with

6/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

The whole learning experience was made easy and the extra knowledge gained has helped me become more confident in my job role.

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

Don’t worry about inexperience the support given will help you succeed.