Mobile Funeral Director in Bradford

Position: Funeral Director

Location: D Walsh & Son Funeral Directors, Bradford

Job Type: 38.33 hours per week

Salary: £29,638.29 per annum

Overview

We are looking for an experienced and compassionate individual to oversee funeral operations and ensure every service is delivered to the highest standard. You will support families through one of life’s most challenging moments and serve as a representative of both the local brand and the wider Dignity Group, engaging with the community and building trusted relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead funeral services with professionalism and attention to detail.
• Run pre-funeral briefings to ensure all aspects are clearly understood and well-coordinated.
• Offer a consultative approach, helping families explore available options and understand what’s possible.
• Collaborate with arrangers, specialists, other FDs and care teams.
• Support the team in managing the diary, resources and records.
• Assist with coffin preparation, handling of the deceased, and chapel duties where required.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to less experienced team members, sharing learning and participating in training and development.
• Support local community engagement and brand promotion – build relationships with care homes, celebrants and local religious and ethnic groups.
• Act as a liaison with service and client delivery to ensure seamless scheduling and coordination.

Skills and Knowledge

• Previous experience leading funerals, working with the deceased and supporting families.
• In-depth knowledge of funeral processes, legal and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Calm under pressure with a respectful, compassionate approach.
• Physically capable of manual handling tasks, including coffin bearing.
• Able to work flexibly, including weekends and on-call.
• A full UK driving licence (essential).

What We Offer

• Professional development: comprehensive induction and in-house programmes, including an apprenticeship pathway.
• Bonus potential: additional earnings for outstanding performance.
• Life assurance cover to secure your family’s future.
• Health & wellbeing programme with employee assistance support.
• Holiday allowance of 30-33 days per year, inclusive of bank holidays.
• Pension scheme: contributory plan to help you save for retirement.

Next Steps

If this sounds like the next step in your career, hit the ‘apply’ button. A member of our Talent Acquisition Team will contact you to guide you through the process.

About Us

Dignity is one of the UK’s oldest and most trusted funeral providers, with over 200 years of history, 570 branches and 46 crematoria. We are part of the Dignity Group, which also operates Farewill, the country’s most prominent will writer. Today, we’re building the UK’s leading end-of-life company, driven by compassion and professionalism.

FCA Statement

The FCA regulates us, so some roles may be subject to background checks.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We know diverse teams lead to better decisions and a better workplace. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your life looks like, we’d love to hear from you. If you need anything to make the process more accessible, please let us know. We reserve the right, depending on the number of applications, to close or extend closing dates. We recommend submitting your application early.