Funeral Arranger Review

by Co-op

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8/10

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

I'm a funeral arranger working in a small funeral home. My job includes meeting with families and arranging funerals whilst caring for their loved ones.

9/10

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

I have learnt many new skills over the time whilst developing my arranging skills and how to deal with the different stages of grief.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It helps me to gain skills that make my job easier and provides a better outcome for our clients.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is very structured and gives you set deadlines for submitting work so i always know how much i need to submit and when.

9/10

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

I receive a lot of support from my apprenticeship tutor and is only an email or phone call away if i need any help

9/10

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

I don't receive much support from my training provider and still i am unable to access my account saying i no longer exist. I brought this issue up to them 6 weeks ago via email and have continued to chase this. The last email i received from them last week saying they are looking into this but still no further.

1/10

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

My qualification gives me a better understanding of 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.)

Yes, we do local community work such as gardening at the local neonatal unit at our local hospital. We try to get involved with any social events and raise money for our local causes.

9/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

The learning is very structured and easy to follow.

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

Access your account regularly to prevent being locked out.