Group
Occupation
461332 Funeral Director
Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0
Released
6/12/2024
First release
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