SIFFFNL009 — Conduct funerals

1 Prepare to conduct funerals.

• 1.1Liaise with family members to identify funeral service requirements.
• 1.2Review funeral service requirements and documentation and liaise with appropriate personnel to confirm arrangements.
• 1.3Identify and arrange availability of required resources and equipment.
• 1.4Identify and arrange availability of required funeral and escort vehicles and check for serviceability, safety and presentation.
• 1.5Identify and arrange coffin or casket bearers and drivers according to funeral service requirements.
• 1.6Liaise with lead driver to confirm funeral procedures.
• 1.7Identify contingency procedures and inform appropriate personnel.
• 1.8Verify identity of deceased.

2 Coordinate funerals.

• 2.1Communicate with family members, mourners and colleagues.
• 2.2Monitor operation of equipment and take corrective action where required to minimise disruption to proceedings.
• 2.3Oversee and coordinate movement of coffin or casket according to funeral service requirements.
• 2.4Coordinate movement of family members and mourners according to funeral service requirements.

3 Lead funeral processions on foot.

• 3.1Assemble funeral procession.
• 3.2Commence procession according to predetermined signals from relevant personnel, traffic flow and safety considerations.
• 3.3Maintain pace of funeral procession according to funeral procedures.
• 3.4Enter funeral vehicle according to funeral procedures.

4 Review conduct of funerals.

• 4.1Review and complete funeral documentation as required.
• 4.2Reflect on the conduct of funeral and note areas for improvement.
• 4.3Advise appropriate personnel of outcomes and make recommendations where required.

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