Job Description

Position: Funeral Director

Location: Stirling area

Job Type: Full Time - 40 hours per week

Salary: 36-38,000 dependant on experience

Job Summary

An opportunity has arisen to join a well-established, family run independent business. The position of Funeral Director requires a high degree of professionalism, integrity and empathy whilst upholding the exceptional standards of Andrew Anderson & Sons to support families through difficult times. The Funeral Director manages and arranges all aspects of the funeral service from the initial contact, creating funeral arrangements and coordinating the service.

Responsibilities & Duties

As a Funeral Director, you will report to the management team at Andrew Anderson & Sons. With high standards of professionalism and empathy, you will be the main point of contact when planning and managing a funeral. You will provide support and care throughout and arrange funerals from start to finish. You are required to always maintain confidentiality and work to the very highest standards.

Successful candidates will also be required to take part in the on-call rota.

A full UK driving license with no points or convictions is essential as you will be regularly operating company vehicles and chauffeuring families to and from funerals.

Main Duties:

Meeting with families to discuss their thoughts and wishes for their loved one's funeral service

Accurately complete all necessary paperwork and documents required for the funeral arrangements

Coordinate the funeral service logistics

Liaise with celebrants/clergy and other third parties involved in the funeral service

Take an active part in the on-call out of hours rota

Maintain a dignified, helpful and respectful manner when working with clients and colleagues

Drive all company vehicles (including hearse and limousine) as required

Complete any other tasks deemed necessary in the capacity of your role

Essential Criteria

Two years previous experience working as a Funeral Director

Excellent communication skills

Ability to build relationships with a focus on client engagement and team collaboration

Meticulous attention to detail

Prioritise tasks effectively

Strong computer/IT skills

Ability to lift heavyweight following health and safety protocols

Maintain composure during challenging times

Full UK Driving Licence

Available to work to the on-call rota

Qualifications and Experience

We are looking for someone with two years previous experience as a Funeral Director who is eager to grow their current skills and gain new experience as our company expands.

All offers of employment made will be subject to the completion of pre-employment screening checks.

Our Head office is based in Callander, the successful candidate will work mainly from our Dunblane, Bridge of Allan, Stirling offices and occasionally from our Balfron office.

Starting salary is between 36-38k per annum, depending on experience, with pension contribution too. Further training and development opportunities are available.

To apply, please send a full CV and cover letter to rachel@andersonfunerals.co.uk

Closing date is Friday 11th July.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 36,000.00-38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Sick pay
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/07/2025