How do I become a funeral director
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In Australia, a full time Funeral Director generally earns $1,480 per week ($76,960 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.
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This industry has seen moderate employment growth in recent years. There are currently 2,700 people employed as a Funeral Director in Australia, compared to 2,500 five years ago. Funeral Directors may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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If you’re interested in a career as a Funeral Director, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Funeral Services. This course will give you the skills to deal with grief responses, advise clients on funeral costs, arrange a funeral services, oversee viewings, coordinate funeral operations and arrange for domestic and interstate repatriations. A Certificate III in Cemetery and Crematorium Operations may also be suitable.
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A Funeral Director oversees funeral arrangements and coordinates funeral services. You might meet with families to plan services and liaise with other stakeholders such as clergy or crematorium staff. Funeral Directors may collect bodies and prepare them for viewing. You might also coordinate other details such as funeral paperwork, floral tributes and transport arrangements.
Funeral Directors require excellent people skills and must be able to communicate well with grieving families. You’ll need to be organised and able to work as part of a team. Funeral Directors must be able to follow instructions and work to correct procedures. You’ll need to be able to complete administrative tasks and coordinate several duties at one time.
