Statutory Funeral Officer

6 months ago


Croydon, United Kingdom Croydon Council Full time

**Statutory Funeral Officer: Grade 7 (£35,577 - £36,567pa)**

**36 hrs per week**

**Mon - Fri office based**

Croydon Council is proud of the service it provides through its Bereavement Services. We are currently seeking a dedicated and highly motivated person as a Statutory Funeral Officer.

Within this role you will be part of a bigger service, encompassing the crematorium and cemeteries teams.

Public health funerals are provided by local authorities for people who have passed away and have no next of kin, or whose next of kin, relatives or friends are unable or unwilling to make the necessary arrangements for a funeral. They are designed to protect public health and are important in ensuring that all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their circumstances.

The main duties of the post are to arrange funerals and protection of property in accordance with Section 46 of the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984. This is a varied role with each case being individual and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

- To document and investigate funerals arranged under the provisions of section 46 of the public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984
- To create and maintain client files to ensure all actions are fully and accurately recorded.
- To visit accommodation of deceased persons, collect appropriate documentation and to make inventory of property.
- To correspond with banks, DWP, Treasury Solicitor and relevant services during the administration of estates.
- To locate and liaise with any known relatives/next of kin
- To register the deaths of deceased persons and to make appropriate funeral arrangements
- To attend the cremation/burial of funerals arranged under public Health Act when necessary.

About you
- Ability to organise, plan and prioritise workload effectively
- Be flexible and responsive to the needs of the service
- Work independently and as part of a team
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a wide range of people including Solicitors, banks, bereaved relatives, Coroners Officers, NHS Trusts, Senior Offices etc
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.
- Subject to enhanced DBS check.

**If you would like to have an informal chat about the position, please contact Edward Ranger on 020 8684 3877**

**Equal opportunities**

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.


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