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Plan, present and evaluate funeral and memorial ceremonies

Plan, present and evaluate funeral and memorial ceremonies

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCCEL008
State Code
AWB42
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/05/2016
Field of Education
110399 - Personal Services, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
04/05/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to address the specific needs of funeral and memorial ceremonies as a celebrant. It requires the ability to liaise with funeral industry personnel, and to develop, present and evaluate personalised ceremonies. This unit applies to celebrants. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand Standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan funeral and memorial ceremonies
  • 1.1 Accept referrals for funerals and memorials according to professional boundaries and protocols
  • 1.2 Identify and confirm practical ceremony arrangements, requirements and limitations through liaison with funeral services and other personnel
  • 1.3 Provide accurate and current information to clients about ceremony options
  • 1.4 Use communication that acknowledges and respects client loss and grief issues
2. Develop personalised funeral and memorial ceremony content
  • 2.1 Gather information about the deceased in a sensitive manner as a basis for ceremony content
  • 2.2 Identify key loss and grief related issues required for input of the celebrant at various points in the ceremony.
  • 2.3 Reflect on and use information provided about the deceased to develop ceremonial elements
  • 2.4 Develop eulogy or integrate life story into ceremony based on client wishes and information
  • 2.5 Refine and finalise content in consultation with client
  • 2.6 Identify and organise required resources
3. Present funeral and memorial ceremonies
  • 3.1 Liaise with other service providers at the ceremony to support smooth running of ceremony
  • 3.2 Facilitate and lead the orderly progression of the ceremony according to the ceremony design and provide clear directions as required
  • 3.3 Present the ceremony as agreed using presentation techniques suited to the nature of the occasion
  • 3.4 Include ceremony participants according to agreed ceremony arrangements
4. Evaluate funeral/memorial ceremonies
  • 4.1 Seek feedback from clients at an appropriate time about services provided
  • 4.2 Reflect on own performance and services and identify areas of strength and potential improvement
  • 4.3 Document evaluation outcomes and use to enhance future practice
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State Code National Code Title Type
AYY1 CHC41015 Certificate IV in Celebrancy Qualification