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My name is Lucy, and I joined the G. Seller team in 2021. Since starting in the funeral industry in 2019, my role has grown significantly.

I believe it’s important to share the full journey, even the less exciting parts, to show others that you don’t need prior experience to start in this field and sometimes there are bumps in the road along the way. Being a part of the funeral industry was something I always wanted but had no qualifications or experience. Having worked in retail and hospitality, and as a mum to a young child at the time, I wasn’t sure it would ever happen.

After losing my grandma in early 2019, I was blown away by the support provided by the funeral professionals. That experience really kicked me into trying to pursue this path seriously. I wanted to offer others the same sense of relief we felt during such a difficult time. I was even able to help care for my grandma as part of her journey, which, while not for everyone, gave me a great sense of peace.

I started applying for any role I could find, often facing rejection due to absolutely no experience which I fully understood. Eventually, I was offered an interview and started a part-time position as a driver/bearer—a vital foot in the door. I began by cleaning vehicles, driving hearses and limousines, and bearing on funerals. With persistence, I eventually progressed into a funeral operative role. This involved bringing those who had sadly passed into our care, preparing and dressing them with dignity, and ensuring they were ready for their final journey.

Unfortunately, due to personal circumstances, I briefly considered having to step away from the funeral industry as they were unable to extend my contracted hours to full time and there was no other position available, but the experience I’d gained gave me a solid foundation to build on. I later managed to secure a role as a chapel attendant at the Heart of England crematorium in Nuneaton, where I supported families, funeral directors, and staff, and learned so much about the process from a different angle.

In 2021, I was given the amazing opportunity to join G. Seller as a pre-paid funeral planning consultant. I couldn’t believe I was approached after fighting to be part of the industry for what felt like forever, it was the first time I felt my hard work and commitment was recognised. Since then, my role has expanded massively. Alongside pre-paid planning, I’ve supported the operative team behind the scenes when needed—helping dress the deceased, carrying out cosmetic preparation for families visiting their loved ones, assisting with bespoke memorial jewellery, and even a small element of embalming training. This hands-on experience has really extended my understanding to every part of the process.

I’ve now been given the opportunity to become a full-time funeral director. It’s a role I feel ready for thanks to the experience I’ve gained since starting back in 2019, and I’m so excited to continue learning at G. Seller and supporting families during some of their most difficult moments.

Looking back to 2019 and countless rejections, I never would have imagined I’d be where I am today.

Hello, my name is Alan Morris, I have had the honour and privilege to work within G Seller part time for the last seven years.  G Seller is the only family independent funeral directors within Hinckley.

I would like to explain what my role involves in order that you get a taste of what is required from you, to work within our dedicated friendly family team.

First and foremost your appearance must be immaculate at all times, with shoes cleaned clothing pressed and of smart appearance. I am clean shaven but if you have facial hair such as a beard it must be tidy and presentable.

You must be polite, courteous, reliable and hard working whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times.  You must possess the emotional strength and resilience around death and grieving families, whilst maintaining a calm mature and compassionate manner.

You will be required and training will be given, to drive our fleet of vehicles which includes limousines and hearses. Our limousines carry up to six passengers. You will be expected to help clean our vehicles and keep them immaculate like your personal appearance. Training and guidance will be given in the way we clean and hoover and prepare our vehicles.

You will be required to attend funerals as a driver and or bearer. Again you will receive full training in order for you to complete this role. You will be part of our team of driver/bearer at locations of Crematoriums or burials within Church Yard or public cemeteries. You must be physically fit, we often shoulder our coffins and you will form part of team bearing the weight of a coffin.

You will assist the team with placing any flower arrangements into the hearse prior to attending the funeral.

The procedure at burials is slightly different to funerals within the Crematoriums. You will form part of the burial advanced party going ahead of the hearse and limousines in order to prepare the grave side and ensure all the equipment is correctly in place.

We are very fortunate to have our own Chapel for family services, here you may be required to be in charge of the music plus ensure the correct function of any family photographs which are electronically shown during the service, at the appropriate time. Full training will be given on equipment.

Working part time within the G Sellers family, will also require you to be flexible and help out with any other task. Often I help out the full time staff in visiting local hospitals or any other hospital in the UK. Whilst walking around our complex often rubbish is blown onto our premises footprint which will need clearing away.

It is an honour and privilege  to work within the funeral industry and as such your bearing must mirror this, we are a friendly caring family and I enjoy every minute of it.

I hope this has given you a small insight into working part time with us here at G Seller.