For over 90 years, Funerals Australia has set the standard in funeral care. As a member, you join a national community of professionals committed to delivering ethical, compassionate, and high-quality service.
We’re here to help you grow your business, elevate your team, and strengthen the trust families place in you every day.
We represent your interests at both national and local levels, ensuring your voice is heard in government, media and policy spaces. As a member, you help shape the direction of our profession.
Our Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct is the benchmark for funeral service. Members also uphold Continuing Professional Development requirements and maintain rigorous standards for premises, equipment and vehicles.
Through the Funeral Learning Hub, members get access to over 60 courses. You can learn anytime, anywhere. We also offer in-person training, workshops, and webinars to support every stage of your team’s development, making it easy to build skills and stay at the forefront of the profession.
Stay connected and inspired. Join divisional meetings, national training events and the annual Convention for valuable opportunities to learn, share and collaborate with peers across Australia discovering new ways to grow your business and enhance your services.
Make informed decisions with access to exclusive data, trend reports and practical resources that help you stay future-ready.
Get access to member-only materials like policies, updates, branded marketing content, a quarterly magazine, and a full member portal.
Join a trusted national network dedicated to raising the standard of funeral care across Australia. Whether you’re a funeral director, supplier, or industry professional, there’s a membership to suit your role and support your growth.
Designed for funeral firms that meet our professional standards. Benefits include national industry representation, full access to the Funeral Learning Hub, a business listing in our online directory, subscription to our industry Journal, and use of the Funerals Australia logo.
For suppliers and service providers to the funeral industry. Enjoy increased visibility, networking and collaboration opportunities, a subscription to our industry Journal, and official recognition as an Affiliate Member.
Tailored for individuals employed by Member firms, international colleagues, or experienced professionals aged 55+. Includes access to events, industry updates, and a subscription to our industry Journal.
Funerals Australia represents the highest standards in funeral care. As a member, you join a national community of professionals committed to delivering ethical, compassionate, and high-quality service. You’ll benefit from industry advocacy, professional development, networking opportunities, exclusive resources, and the credibility of meeting our high ethical and operational standards.
A Full Member of Funerals Australia is a funeral directing firm represented by a Nominated Representative who may be the owner, partner or manager. As a Full Member you will receive the following benefits:
Prospective Full Member firms must comply with required standards for premises, equipment and vehicles (PEV) before Funerals Australia membership is granted and commit to undertake a minimum number of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours each year to promote and improve professional funeral standards.
An Affiliate Member of Funerals Australia is a supplier of goods and services to the funeral industry.
As an Affiliate Member you will receive the following benefits:
Funerals Australia offers Associate Membership to individuals employed by Member firms, usually in senior management roles as well as Special Associate Membership for funeral directors aged 55 and over, and International Associate Membership for professionals based outside Australia.
As an Associate member you will receive the following benefits:
Further information and an application form for each of the categories of Funerals Australia membership listed can be obtained by contacting Funerals Australia on 03 9859 9966 or email info@funeralsaustralia.org.au
Elevate your expertise and better serve your community with exclusive access to the Funeral Learning Hub — Funerals Australia’s industry-leading online training platform. Designed to support excellence in every aspect of funeral service, the Funeral Learning Hub gives members 24/7 access to best-practice, industry-specific training, helping you and your team deliver the highest standards of care to the families you serve.
Each year, Funerals Australia hosts dynamic, future-focused events that bring together passionate professionals committed to advancing the funeral sector. These are must-attend moments for those who want to lead, connect, and help shape what comes next.