Funeral Arranger Review

by Co-op

Rating

8.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • The Funeral Arranger role means that I am responsible for the day to day running of the funeral home. This includes being receptionist, client liaison, responsibility for booking funerals with crematoriums, churches and ministers. I also complete funeral plans for clients wanting to pre purchase their funeral.

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have learnt about rules and regulations for cremations, burials and cemeteries.

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I have really enjoyed the whole learning experience. At first I was very reticent about signing up as I thought that being over 50 years old I was too old. This was needless worry as the whole experience was enjoyable and helped expand my knowledge a great deal.

    10/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • The initial sign up left me with more questions than answers, but the one to one support was excellent and the work books are easy to follow.

    9/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • My employer arranged the whole apprenticeship and gave me time during the working day to complete it.

    9/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • I had regular monthly contact on a one to one basis with a dedicated coordinator, I also had contact by e-mail and telephone if required.

    9/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • The extra knowledge gained has proven invaluable to my job role

    9/10
  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

    • We have various community activities that we engage with

    6/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Co-op to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • The whole learning experience was made easy and the extra knowledge gained has helped me become more confident in my job role.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Co-op?

    • Don’t worry about inexperience the support given will help you succeed.

Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Barnsley, South Yorkshire

February 2020

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