Careers at Akshardham Funeral Directors

Akshardham Funeral Directors is an independent, multi-faith funeral home in Edgware, North London. We care for families of every faith, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you want work that makes a real difference to families and the community, we would love to hear from you.

Funeral Arranger & Conductor

Salary: Dependent on experience

Location: Edgware, North London (9-11 Holmstall Parade, Burnt Oak Broadway, HA8 5HX)

Akshardham Funeral Directors is looking for a compassionate, organised and professional Funeral Arranger & Conductor to join our team.



This is a meaningful role supporting bereaved families, guiding them through funeral arrangements and ensuring each funeral is carried out with dignity, care and respect for their wishes and traditions.

Your responsibilities will include

  • Meeting families and guiding them through the funeral arrangements.
  • Coordinating with crematoria, cemeteries, priests and other service providers.
  • Preparing accurate paperwork, estimates, invoices and funeral instructions.
  • Conducting funerals and overseeing proceedings on the day, including coordinating staff, vehicles and timings.
  • Supporting viewings, chapel visits and religious ceremonies.
  • Ensuring the deceased are treated with dignity and respect at all times.
  • Keeping families informed and providing a caring, reassuring point of contact throughout.

We are looking for someone who has

  • A compassionate manner and the confidence to support families during difficult times.
  • Excellent communication, organisation and attention to detail.
  • A calm, professional approach and the ability to manage sensitive situations.
  • Previous experience in funeral arranging and conducting, ideally.
  • An understanding of Hindu funeral customs, or a willingness to learn.
  • Gujarati and/or Hindi language skills would be an advantage.
  • A full UK driving licence.
  • Flexibility to support funeral timings and occasional duties outside normal working hours.

Why join us?

You will join a caring team where your work makes a real difference to families and the community. We value professionalism, kindness and a personal approach to every funeral.

How to apply

Please send your CV and a short introduction to kamini@toughglaze.com.


For an informal discussion about the role, please call 020 8355 7876.




We welcome applications from all backgrounds.