Was my dream but management turned it to a nightmare - Funeral Director InvoCare Employee Review

1.0
Oct 15, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

* My team is incredible * We have a great on call system * Our brand for the last 101 years has been well loved and respected in the community

Cons

* Nepotism when hiring managerial staff * Micromanaging as an art form * Changing rules and expectations depending on which staff member they don’t like that day * Making up policies on a whim * Not allowing us 2 funeral directors on a service unless we beg and prove the 2nd is needed - even for 200+ people services * The pay is incredibly low for Funeral Directors

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1.0
May 25, 2026
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Pros

Highly rewarding role supporting individuals and families during difficult and emotional times Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives Developed strong empathy, communication, and interpersonal skills

Cons

Limited flexibility in working arrangements Inconsistent leadership presence, with management sometimes unavailable without notice Perceived imbalance in workplace entitlements (e.g. time off in lieu and work-from-home arrangements not equally supported) Communication gaps within the team and leadership Management style at times felt unapproachable, impacting team support and morale

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1.0
Feb 4, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

If you are in the clique - you are great, The submissive conditioning is next level. You get a very minimal discount for certain family members dying. You also get your birthday off - after 12 months of employment.

Cons

If you have any health problems or anything personal happen and it might ever affect work - this is not the place for you if you run out of leave. I had the displeasure of watching multiple people being bullied through "circumstantial" work flows created by mid level managers as a form of punishment for you not falling in line or doing as you are told and always disguised as best for the customer. You will be supported at face value and is heavily dependant on how much you carry your manager. Please do not work here, your wellbeing is worth so much more than a baseline award pay check that you need to feel rewarded about receiving.

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