Pettigrew Family Funerals have been providing personalised care to families of the Hunter and Lake Macquarie Region for more than 50 years.
We believe in providing the best service level possible for a competitive price. We offer all of our services in-house and provide careers for local people across our service areas including:
- Funeral Arrangers
- Celebrants
- Front-of-house reception
- Administration
- Finance
- Hospitality
- Floristry
Current Open Roles
Funeral Arranger
Job tasks and responsibilities
A Funeral Arranger oversees the funeral planning process with the successful completion of the funeral service. To liaise with the funeral participants; including the florist, celebrant or clergy, cemetery and/or crematorium, graphic designers and catering staff. Whilst working as part of a successful, caring and compassionate team and maintaining the highest standards of business, professional and personal conduct.
Skills and experience
- Outstanding people skills
- A high level of empathy - an ability to put people at ease
- Professional manner in both attitude and presentation
- Excellent communication skills orally and written
- Team Player with great interpersonal skills
- Intermediate computer skills
- Physically fit
- An ability to remain calm and maintain composure under stressful circumstances
- To be able to work to a schedule, but flexible enough to understand the schedule can change
- A background in the funeral industry is not essential
- After hours work and weekends will be required. Any after hours work will receive monetary compensation.
How to Apply
If you believe you are the perfect applicant for this position, please personally deliver your resume and cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this role to our Reception at our Mayfield West Location.