Bernard Laverty Funerals is a proudly family-owned funeral service provider with strong local connections and a long-standing reputation for care, integrity, and professionalism. As a small, community-focused business, we believe how we do business is just as significant as the services we provide. Our team works closely together to deliver respectful, seamless care to families while maintaining high standards across our facilities, memorial spaces, and community presence.
Our Values
Put People First
We take care of our staff and suppliers so they can take care of the families we serve. Foster a Team Approach
Go the Extra Step
We take action that builds lasting relationships and trust within our community. Maintain Business Integrity
Professionalism, honesty, and respect underpin everything we do.
About the Role
We are looking for a capable, caring, and adaptable individual to join our team in a Funeral Director & Monumental Services role.
This is a hands‐on, service‐facing operational role with a strong focus on monumental, memorial, and cemetery services, while also supporting funeral services and becoming a recognised presence within the community.
You will regularly attend funeral services, assist with service delivery, and support the care of the deceased. While the role does not involve meeting with families to arrange funerals, it does require professionalism, discretion, and emotional awareness when working around grieving families and the deceased.
This role includes after‐hours and on‐call work and suits someone who thrives in a small business environment where no two days are the same.
Key Responsibilities
Funeral & Deceased Care
Assisting with funeral services, setup, pack‐down, and service delivery
Supporting the care, preparation, and transfer of the deceased
Preparing coffins, equipment, and service materials
Maintaining professional presentation at all times
Monumental & Cemetery Services
Assisting with monument, plaque, and memorial installations




Cemetery and memorial garden preparation and maintenance
Measuring, positioning, and installing plaques and inscriptions
Liaising with suppliers and supporting memorial works
Ensuring memorial spaces are maintained respectfully and to a high standard
After-Hours & On-Call Duties
Participation in an after‐hours and on‐call roster
Responding to transfers and urgent operational requirements
Being familiar with the local area and service locations
Community & Operational Support
Assisting with community events, memorial days, and open days
Supporting general operations in a small‐team environment
Facility, vehicle, and equipment upkeep
Working collaboratively across all areas of the business
About You
You don't need prior funeral industry experience — full training is provided from day one. We welcome applications from those new to the industry, as well as candidates with funeral, trades, landscaping, construction, logistics, or operational management backgrounds. You will be:
Genuinely motivated to help people at a difficult time in their lives
Practical, hands‐on, and able to multitask in a changeable environment
Calm, respectful, and emotionally aware
Comfortable working around the deceased, both prepared and unprepared
Physically capable of manual handling and outdoor work
Reliable, detail‐oriented, and able to follow instructions precisely
Career‐minded and open to learning new skills
Flexible with hours, including after‐hours and on‐call work
Ability to participate in an on‐call roster
Familiarity with the local area (or willingness to learn quickly)
What's in It for You
Professional Advancement
Training and development from day one
Recognition, rewards, and opportunities for growth
Employee referral programs
Above‐award wages, allowances, and conditions
Uniforms and dry cleaning supplied
Opportunities for additional hours and paid overtime
Supportive, close‐knit team environment
Flexible work opportunities and input into rosters
Free Employee Assistance Program with access to confidential counselling, coaching, and support
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📌 Funeral Director & Monumental Services (New South Wales)
🏢 Bernard Laverty Funerals
📍 New South Wales