How do I get into the Funeral Industry?
Many people have strong desire to serve others through work in the Funeral Industry. It is a very difficult industry to enter – many companies are family businesses with a stable team of mature staff, which means that vacancies arise only very rarely.
If you are trying to obtain employment in the Industry, you should find out the recruitment policies of Companies you would like to join – and follow them. This may include sending an unsolicited CV, responding to advertisements, or speaking in person with Company Managers.
What training is required to get into the Funeral Industry?
Training is usually provided by Funeral Companies after recruitment of the “right” person.
How do I become an embalmer?
The embalming qualification is SIF40213 Certificate IV in Funeral Services in Vic. A pre-requisite of the course is that each participant must have:
A fully qualified mentor (Certificate IV in Mortuary Science or equivalent).
The mentor must be currently practicing as an embalmer
The mentor/student must have access to an appropriate mortuary
For best learning outcomes, it is highly recommended that participants be employed in the funeral industry.
How do I arrange work experience within the Funeral Industry?
Due to the sensitivity of issues surrounding death, the desire to professionally care for clients and their loved ones, and privacy and confidentiality concerns, many Funeral Companies to not accept Work Experience Placements. You should make your own enquiries.
Note that Tobin Brothers Funerals do not accept work experience placements.
I have been a Funeral Director for many years – do I have to start training from the beginning again to achieve a Certificate?
No – The process of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) recognises what you have already
learnt from other courses, work experience and training and life experiences. It is a
process of comparing demonstrable knowledge, skills and abilities with the performance
criteria for relevant Certificate units.
Can I study by distance education?
Yes, some subjects are available to study by correspondence. A pre-requisite is employment
in a funeral business.
I am concerned about privacy issues relating to my workplace?
Each participant and trainer is required to sign a confidentiality agreement which respects all information which may be shared and discussed during training. In essence the rule is “what happens in trainings stays in training”.
Is Government funding available to assist with the cost of training?
Federal, Territory or State funding may be available depending on the status of the employee (new or existing), the level of the qualification, the State or Territory you live in, and the participant’s previous qualifications. Employers should make their own enquiries regarding funding possibilities.
Links
eziFunerals Pty Ltd
Department of Education and Training
www.training.gov.au
About eziFunerals
eziFunerals supports individuals and families cope with end of life decisions, death and funerals. We are an independent, Australian-owned and operated company. We are not part of any other funeral company.
Our member Funeral Directors operate in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Australia wide. Thet are chosen for their knowledge, quality, service, personalisation and experience. They go above and beyond, and will take the time to support the family.
For more information or to make contact with a trusted Independent funeral director, call eziFunerals on 1300 236 402 or visit www.ezifunerals.com.au.
