Funeral Director Review
at The Co-op
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Healthcare
Dorset
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
3.9 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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:
4/5
Overseeing 4 funeral homes. Conducting funerals and covering branch where needed. On call.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoyed the apprenticeship but didn't enjoy the exams.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Learnt alot around the legal side of the funeral industry and the market share.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I thought i was well prepared for my exams but it turned out I wasnt. I didnt have a great experience with the examiner which put me off re-taking. But I was provided lots of wonderful extra support and re-took my exams and passed.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I had the best support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I thought i was well prepared for my exams but it turned out I wasnt. I didnt have a great experience with the examiner which put me off re-taking. But I was provided lots of wonderful extra support and re-took my exams and passed.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Increased knowledge has helped.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
No.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend The Co-op to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I enjoy working for the co-op because I have had lots of support to get to where I am. There was opportunity to work my way up and wasnt held back.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to The Co-op?
Apply.
