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Burial Ground Operative

The Southern Coop
Job LocationWirral
EducationNot Mentioned
Salary9.83 - 10.83 per hour
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
Job TypePermanent , full-time

Job Description

Our funeral services play an important role in local communities, extending beyond the immediate needs of arranging funeral services, and supporting the bereaved at a very emotional time in their life.As a Burial Ground Operative, youll assist in the provision of a courteous, efficient, effective, caring and professional dignified service to all clients, including all aspects of external operation of the Burial Ground.Key Responsibilities;

  • Accurately identify and excavate new and existing graves
  • Prepare the Service Hall and associated areas for services and ensure they are carried out in accordance with the agreed arrangements including but not limited to: music, flowers, religious symbols, order of service etc.
  • Attend services, provide direction and guidance to funeral directors, clergy/officiants and the bereaved before, during and after services
  • Convey and manage funeral corteges to the grave side and supervise the burial throughout the committal
  • Carry out maintenance and landscaping of the grounds including grass cutting, tree planting and associated duties
  • Assist in the liaison with funeral directors, clergy/officiants, the bereaved and members of the public. Duties will also include supervision of vehicle parking and giving public tours of the cemetery as and when required
  • Undertake basic maintenance of buildings, plant machinery and ancillary equipment
  • Complete burials on weekends as and when required
  • Participate on a rota basis to open and close the grounds and buildings out of hours as required
  • Carry out the burial of human remains in accordance with statutory requirements, operating appropriate equipment in line with set guidelines
  • Ensure the identification of, storage of and final disposal of cremated remains within the grounds are undertaken and documented appropriately
  • Ensure the Book of Remembrance is turned daily as appropriate
  • Undertake basic care, cleaning and maintenance of buildings, grounds and ancillary equipment
  • Undertake general cleaning and preparation of all areas of the Burial Ground
  • Be proactive in community activities to promote the Natural Burial Ground
Key Experience, Knowledge and Skills;
  • Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the needs of the bereaved in a sympathetic, compassionate and understanding manner
  • Good communication skills with a confident and professional manner
  • Ability to operate machinery and equipment in accordance with set guidelines
  • Physically able and aware of proper manual handling techniques
  • Computer literate with basic administration and keyboard skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team and without direct supervision or immediate support
  • Ability to build/promote links within the local community
  • Ideally you will be qualified in the safe use of plant machinery and burial process, however training will be provided
If you are passionate about providing a great service, then this could be the career for you. In return, we will offer a competitive salary and benefits package that includes a generous bonus, pension and colleague discount schemes.

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