1220.0 - Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) Second Edition, 1997

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Contents >> 02 Structure & Definitions >> 3 Associate Professionals >> 33 Managing Supervisors (Sales and Service) >> 339 Miscellaneous Managing Supervisors (Sales and Service) >> 3399 Other Managing Supervisors (Sales and Service) >> 3399-29 Funeral Director

3399-29	Funeral Director
	Undertaker
	Mortician

Arranges and conducts funerals.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Diploma or higher qualification or at least 3 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks Include:

interviews families and associates of the deceased to advise on funeral arrangements such as the selection of coffin, type of service and publication of death notices
advises on funeral costs and welfare provisions
coordinates and supervises staff and makes funeral arrangements
collects bodies from mortuaries
ensures death certificates have been issued, burial and cremation certificates processed and that other legal requirements are met
prepares bodies for viewing and burial, by washing, draining body fluids, applying padding and cosmetics, dressing bodies and placing them in coffins
liaises with clergy and cemetery and crematorium staff
coordinates the movement of coffins and funeral cars, arranges floral displays and collects attendance and tribute cards
keeps records and accounts of transactions and services performed
may arrange the construction of memorials and the disposal of ashes
may provide specialist embalming services

Specialisations:
Embalmer