Cemetery & Crematorium Officer

Package Description

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:

• Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
• Excellent pension – everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
• A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
• Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme - eligible employees can access low‑cost leasing of electric and low‑emission vehicles.
• Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.

Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes

Our roles are either designated ‘site based’ or ‘home based’. ‘Site based’ roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst ‘home based’ roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.

Job Introduction

We’re recruiting a Cemeteries and Cremation Officer to join our Bereavement Services team at Milton Keynes City Council.

Our Bereavement Services team plays a vital role in supporting residents at some of the most difficult times in their lives. We manage and maintain our cemeteries and ensure services are delivered with dignity, care and professionalism. In this role, you’ll help provide high-quality cemetery services, supporting burials, scattering services and the day-to-day operation of our sites across Milton Keynes.

You’ll be based across multiple cemetery locations within Milton Keynes, working outdoors and within the community. This is a rewarding, practical role where no two days are the same. You’ll work closely with colleagues and members of the public, ensuring services are delivered respectfully and in line with legislation and best practice.

Site-Based role

This is a Site-Based role, and you’ll be expected to work from the designated workplace.

Interviews for this role will be held on 23rd July 2026

At Milton Keynes City Council, we aim to make a difference every day. We’re dedicated, respectful and collaborative. We act as one council, and we work hard to create cleaner, safer and healthier communities while tackling inequalities and supporting people to thrive.

We take pride in our supportive work culture and try to go that extra mile when it comes to investing in our colleagues.

Find out more about working with us here: www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk

Role Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of cemetery services, ensuring they are delivered in line with legislation, policies and best practice
• Attend and assist with burials and scattering services, ensuring smooth and respectful operations
• Carry out pre-service checks and ensure all activities are properly prepared and recorded
• Support exhumations where required, following strict legal and procedural guidelines
• Maintain accurate records using appropriate systems and ensure statutory requirements are met
• Work with colleagues to ensure cemeteries are well managed, safe and provide a supportive environment for service users

Ideal Candidate

• Basic understanding of relevant legislation, including public health, health and safety, and burial regulations
• Able to show empathy, respect and professionalism when supporting people in emotionally sensitive situations
• Well organised, with the ability to manage time effectively, even under pressure
• Confident using IT systems, including Microsoft Office programmes
• Full UK driving licence and able to travel between multiple sites during the day
• Strong team player who reflects our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative

Full UK Manual Driving Licence

To be successful in this role, you’ll need a full UK Manual driving licence, we’ll ask you to provide evidence of your driving licence. We’re unable to confirm an appointment until this document is received. With Business Use.

About The Organisation

Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.

We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.

We’re very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.

We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it’s time for a new role.

If you’d like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.