Group
Occupation
461333 Funeral Worker
Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0
Released
6/12/2024
First release
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