At a Glance
- Tasks: Support families during difficult times and maintain the crematorium with care.
- Company: Join Dignity, a trusted name in end-of-life care with over 200 years of history.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, company pension, and annual bonus.
- Other info: Full training provided and opportunities for personal growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference in families' lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Strong interpersonal skills and a compassionate approach to customer service.
The predicted salary is between 27289 - 27289 £ per year.
Position: Crematorium Assistant
Location: Sherwood Forest Crematorium
Job Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Salary: £27,289.60 per annum
Are you compassionate, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting families during difficult times? We are seeking a Crematorium Assistant to join our team at Sherwood Forest Crematorium. This versatile role covers all aspects of crematorium operations, from supporting chapel services to maintaining grounds and handling administrative duties.
Why This Role Matters
At CMG, we are committed to providing respectful, dignified, and professional services to families during times of loss. As a Crematorium Assistant – Level 1, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our services run smoothly, our grounds remain beautifully maintained, and our clients are treated with care and compassion.
The Role
As a Crematorium Assistant, you will provide multi-skilled support across the crematorium, ensuring that services are conducted professionally, grounds are well-presented, and administrative tasks are efficiently managed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support chapel services, including setting up seating, audio/visual equipment, and greeting families.
- Assist with witness interments or ashes scatterings with sensitivity and respect.
- Maintain the crematorium grounds and memorial areas, ensuring they are clean and well-presented.
- Assist families with memorial enquiries, providing compassionate guidance.
- Manage service bookings, maintain accurate records, and handle invoicing.
- Respond to telephone and email enquiries with professionalism.
- Adhere to health and safety regulations, using PPE correctly and reporting hazards.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has strong interpersonal skills and communicates empathetically with families.
- Is physically fit and capable of performing manual tasks, including grounds maintenance.
- Is comfortable using basic IT systems for bookings and administrative tasks.
- Has experience in a customer-facing role (hospitality, care, retail, bereavement) preferred.
- Is eager to learn and adaptable to a multi-skilled role.
What We Offer
- A role that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of families.
- Full training and ongoing support.
- 22-25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
- Company pension, life assurance, and employee assistance programme.
- Annual company bonus.
What are the next steps?
If this sounds like the right role for you and you’re ready to bring care and professionalism to an essential service, simply click the ‘apply’ button. A member of our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.
About Us
We are Dignity, one of the UK’s oldest and most trusted funeral providers, with over 200 years of history, 570 branches, and 46 crematoria. From launching the UK’s first funeral plan to helping shape modern regulation, we have led the way in supporting families with care, compassion, and professionalism.
Today we are over 4,000 people across the UK, all driven by the same goal: to care for families with compassion and make the UK a world leader in end of life care.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We know that diverse teams make better decisions, build better products, and create a better place to work. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your life looks like, we’d love to hear from you. And if there’s anything you need to make the process more accessible, please let us know.
Crematorium Assistant (Level 1) employer: Dignity
Dignity is an exceptional employer, offering a competitive salary package and a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With flexible hybrid working arrangements and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, employees are empowered to thrive in their roles while making a meaningful impact in the community.
