Funeral Director Review

by Co-op

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.6/10

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

Funeral Director meeting with bereaved families and helping them to provide the best funeral that we can. Liaise with local authorities, hospitals, ministers, celebrants. Deal with official paper work, book ceremonies and care for the deceased.

10/10

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

Have learned many news skills from communication to caring for the deceased

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Although time consuming I am enjoying the programme

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is well organised and supported

10/10

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

I receive all the support I require

10/10

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

I receive all the support needed

10/10

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

The programme helps me understand why we do things the way we do and gives me confidence

10/10

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 take part in fund raising events

9/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

Plenty of support and teams working together. Good support and understanding from management. Very rewarding and challenging line of work

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

Do research on Co-op funeralcare before applying so that you know about what the business entails and just be yourself at the interview