4613 Civil Celebrants and Funeral Workers
4613 Civil Celebrants and Funeral Workers
Conduct civil marriage ceremonies, commitment ceremonies and funerals, and perform specialist funereal services.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 2: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience
- Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
- Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
461331 Civil Celebrant
Conducts civil marriage ceremonies, funerals, commitment ceremonies, namings and other ceremonies, and maintains appropriate records.
Registration or licensing is required.
Skill level: 3
Main tasks
- Meets with clients to discuss ceremony requirements and preferences
- Assists clients in planning and designing personalised ceremonies
- Conducts civil marriage ceremonies, ensuring all legal requirements are met
- Conducts funeral ceremonies and provides comfort to grieving families
- Conducts commitment ceremonies and other significant life event ceremonies
- Maintains accurate records of all ceremonies performed
- Stays updated on laws and regulations related to civil ceremonies
461332 Funeral Director
Plans and coordinates arrangements for funerals according to the wishes of the deceased or their relatives.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Alternative titles
- Mortician
- Undertaker
Skill level: 2
Main tasks
- Consults with family or friends of the deceased to determine their wishes for the funeral
- Provides guidance and support in making funeral arrangements
- Coordinates with relevant parties, such as cemeteries, crematoriums and clergy, to arrange burial or cremation
- Schedules funeral services and speakers
- Arranges for the purchase of caskets, urns and other funeral merchandise
- Organises transportation of the deceased's body to the funeral location
- Oversees the setup and decoration of the funeral venue
- Provides support and comfort to grieving family members and friends
- May prepare the deceased for viewing or burial
461333 Funeral Worker
Assists in the preparation of funerals and maintenance of funeral venues.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Mortuary Technicians (Forensic) are excluded from this occupation. Mortuary Technicians (Forensic) are included in Occupation 311299 Medical and Dental Technicians nec.
Specialisations
- Embalmer
- Funeral Director's Assistant
Skill level: 4
Main tasks
- Assists Funeral Directors to plan, coordinate and run funeral services
- Sets up and decorates the funeral venue
- Transports the deceased to and from funeral homes, hospitals and other locations
- Cleans and maintains funeral homes and equipment
- May assist in preparing the deceased for viewing, burial or cremation