At a Glance
- Tasks: Support families during difficult times and maintain the crematorium with care.
- Company: Join a compassionate team at Bentley Crematorium, dedicated to respectful services.
- Benefits: Meaningful work, full training, generous leave, and a supportive environment.
- Other info: Flexible part-time hours with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing valuable skills.
- Qualifications: Strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to learn; customer service experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 13644 - 13644 £ per year.
Location: Bentley Crematorium, Brentwood
Job Type: Part‑time, 20 hours per week, on a varied shift pattern including weekend work, therefore flexibility is required
Salary: £13,644.80 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 Bentley 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
- 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.
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.
FCA Statement
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Crematorium Assistant in Essex employer: The Crematorium and Memorial Group
The Crematorium and Memorial Group is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values respect and dedication to creating a serene environment for visitors. With generous benefits such as 22-25 days of annual leave, pension contributions, life assurance, and an annual bonus, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive in their roles while contributing to the community in Chichester.
Contact Details:
The Crematorium and Memorial Group Recruitment Team
