More than a job, working in the funeral industry is a calling. It requires empathy, resilience, and a deep commitment to serving people during one of life’s most vulnerable moments. Whether you join a small family-run business or a larger organisation, you’ll become part of a profession built on care, trust and human connection.
You won’t just support families – you’ll help shape how they remember, honour and say goodbye to their loved ones.
Learn what it takes to guide families with compassion and confidence.
A guide for internationally qualified funeral professionals moving to Australia
Learn more about embalming and the qualifications required.
Curious about a career in funeral service? Our self-paced Introduction to the Funeral Industry is the perfect place to begin. It gives you clear, comprehensive overview of what to expect and includes an industry-recognised certificate you can add to your resume.
Whether you’re exploring your options or ready to take the next step, this course helps you understand if the funeral profession is the right fit for you.
We believe learning should be lifelong. That’s why our members have exclusive access to industry relevant courses on the Funeral Learning Hub. With on demand learning designed to build your skills and deepen your understanding, it’s like having a professional development team at your fingertips – accessible, any time, anywhere.
If you’re looking for endorsed funeral service training check out the following Registered Training Organisations: Funeral Industry Development Australia: www.fida.com.au and Mortuary & Funeral Educators: www.mfeducators.com
Reach out to your local funeral home to ask about employment opportunities and what they value in a new team member. You can also view current job listings from our member firms below or search popular job boards like Seek.
Learn more about the diverse roles and opportunities within the funeral profession in our spotlight career section below.
Spotlight Career – Mortician
If you’re seeking a career that makes a real difference, mortuary work offers a unique opportunity to combine skill, compassion, and care. Mortician’s play a vital part in restoring dignity and peace during life’s most tender moments, helping families when they need it most. While the work can be challenging, it is deeply meaningful and rewarding. “If you’re ready to bring comfort, care, and professionalism to those who need it most, we’d be proud to welcome you to our dedicated mortuary team”. Susan Witten, QLD/NSW Mortuary Manager – InvoCare
From funeral directors to mortuary technicians, grief support specialists to administration professionals, there are many meaningful roles in the industry. You can work directly with families or focus on behind-the-scenes preparation and logistics.
Some roles (like embalming) require formal training, but many offer on-the-job learning. We can connect you with training providers to get you started.
They prepare the deceased with care and dignity working behind the scenes to ensure every farewell is respectful.
Empathy, clear communication, emotional resilience, and professionalism. A calm, organised mindset also helps.
Use our Find a Funeral Director tool to connect directly with member firms or follow Funerals Australia on LinkedIn and social media for updates on industry opportunities and training pathways.
We support professional growth through our Funeral Learning Hub, continuing professional development (CPD) pathways, industry events and mentoring.
Our members support families from all cultures and walks of life. We welcome diverse experiences and backgrounds into the profession.