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A Funeral Assistant coordinates and carries out funeral services. You’ll meet with families to organise details and may liaise with celebrants or clergy to arrange ceremonies. Funeral Assistants may get bodies ready for viewing and coordinate details such as floral arrangements and transport. You might also organise necessary paperwork such as burial certificates.
Funeral Assistants should have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate well with families who are grieving. It’s important that you can understand their needs and follow instructions closely. Funeral Assistants must be organised and be able to handle several tasks at one time.
There are 2 courses available for people who want to become a Funeral Assistant.
Possible job outcomes:
Get a job at a funeral home or crematorium with the SIF40113 Certificate IV in Funeral Services. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to work effectively in the funeral services industry, dealing with grief responses and supervising small work teams. During your studies you’ll gain a range of operational skills and graduate able to advise clients on funeral costs and associated purchases, arrange a funeral, oversee viewings, co-ordinate funeral operations, and arrange for domestic and interstate repatriations. The course also covers administration and communication skills. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, study units, and upcoming course dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
Get started in funerary work with the SIF30113 Certificate III in Cemetery and Crematorium Operations. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to work effectively in the funeral services industry, serving clients and dealing with grief responses. The course also delivers skills in administration, burial and cremation, cemetery coordination, client service and sales, marketing, public relationships and much more. Enquire now for the full list of study units, graduation outcomes, and future enrolment dates..
In Australia, a full time Funeral Assistant generally earns $960 per week ($49,920 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The number of people working in this industry has grown strongly over the last five years. There are currently 4,900 people employed as a Funeral Assistant in Australia and this number is likely to ready 5,000 by 2025. Funeral Assistants may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re planning a career as a Funeral Assistant, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Funeral Services. The course covers a range of topics including dealing with grief responses and advising clients on funeral costs. You’ll learn to arrange a funeral, oversee viewings, coordinate funeral operations and arrange for domestic and interstate repatriations.
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Here are some potential career pathways within funeral services. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Funeral Services
Crematorium Technician
$960 weekly pay
Funeral Assistant
Funeral Director
$1,150 weekly pay
Learn more about Funeral Assistant courses in your area.