Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations 1.3

FUNERAL WORKERS prepare bodies for viewing and burial, arrange and conduct funerals, and perform other specialist funereal services.

Indicative Skill Level:

The occupation Funeral Director has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In New Zealand:
NZQF Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Registration or licensing may be required.

The occupation Funeral Workers nec has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:
NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks Include:

interviewing families and associates of the deceased to assist with funeral arrangements such as the selection of coffin, type of service and publication of death notices;
advising on funeral costs and welfare provisions;
collecting bodies from mortuaries;
ensuring death certificates have been issued, burial and cremation certificates processed and that other legal requirements are met;
preparing bodies for viewing and burial by washing, draining body fluids, applying padding and cosmetics, dressing bodies and placing them in coffins;
liaising with clergy and cemetery and crematorium staff;
coordinating the movement of coffins and funeral cars, arranging floral displays and collecting attendance and tribute cards;
arranging the placement of coffins at funeral sites, and placing and adjusting floral displays and lighting;
keeping records and accounts of transactions and services performed;
may arrange the construction of memorials and the disposal of ashes.

Occupations:

451311 Funeral Director
451399 Funeral Workers nec