Funeral Director Review
at The Co-op
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Business Operations
Carlisle
Review Submitted: May 2022
Overall Rating
4.8 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Funeral Director meeting with bereaved families and helping them to provide the best funeral that we can. Liaise with local authorities, hospitals, ministers, celebrants. Deal with official paper work, book ceremonies and care for the deceased.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Although time consuming I am enjoying the programme
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Have learned many news skills from communication to caring for the deceased
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It is well organised and supported
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive all the support I require
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive all the support needed
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The programme helps me understand why we do things the way we do and gives me confidence
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
We take part in fund raising events
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend The Co-op to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Plenty of support and teams working together. Good support and understanding from management. Very rewarding and challenging line of work
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to The Co-op?
Do research on Co-op funeralcare before applying so that you know about what the business entails and just be yourself at the interview
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