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Conduct funerals

Conduct funerals

Unit of competency
National Code
SIFFFNL009
State Code
WG621
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/06/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/08/2013
Field of Education
110399 - Personal Services, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
14/08/2013
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare and conduct a funeral. It applies to funeral conductors and requires coordination and supervision of others and working with a high level of responsibility according to work health and safety, relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to conduct funerals.
  • 1.1 Liaise with family members to identify funeral service requirements.
  • 1.2 Review funeral service requirements and documentation and liaise with appropriate personnel to confirm arrangements.
  • 1.3 Identify and arrange availability of required resources and equipment.
  • 1.4 Identify and arrange availability of required funeral and escort vehicles and check for serviceability, safety and presentation.
  • 1.5 Identify and arrange coffin or casket bearers and drivers according to funeral service requirements.
  • 1.6 Liaise with lead driver to confirm funeral procedures.
  • 1.7 Identify contingency procedures and inform appropriate personnel.
  • 1.8 Verify identity of deceased.
2. Coordinate funerals.
  • 2.1 Communicate with family members, mourners and colleagues.
  • 2.2 Monitor operation of equipment and take corrective action where required to minimise disruption to proceedings.
  • 2.3 Oversee and coordinate movement of coffin or casket according to funeral service requirements.
  • 2.4 Coordinate movement of family members and mourners according to funeral service requirements.
3. Lead funeral processions on foot.
  • 3.1 Assemble funeral procession.
  • 3.2 Commence procession according to predetermined signals from relevant personnel, traffic flow and safety considerations.
  • 3.3 Maintain pace of funeral procession according to funeral procedures.
  • 3.4 Enter funeral vehicle according to funeral procedures.
4. Review conduct of funerals.
  • 4.1 Review and complete funeral documentation as required.
  • 4.2 Reflect on the conduct of funeral and note areas for improvement.
  • 4.3 Advise appropriate personnel of outcomes and make recommendations where required.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7061 SIFFNL007A Conduct a funeral Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J578 SIF40113 Certificate IV in Funeral Services Qualification
BOH4 SIF40125 Certificate IV in Funeral Services Qualification