DEATH - When someone dies, a doctor must sign a certificate that confirms the death. Funeral arrangements can't be made until the doctor has signed and issued this certificate. It is generally called a Doctor's Certificate of Cause of Death. The entity engaged to manage the funeral may then take the deceased into their care.
For further information visit:
https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/subjects/what-do-following-death
WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF A DEATH
Included as an attachment is an excellent guide titled 'Death-of-a-Partner' that informs you step-by-step what to do in the event of a death. Please note CCCVAT offers no endorsement of the services listed.
FUNERAL PROVIDERS:
Any entity/business that supplies funeral goods and funeral services to the public is considered to be a funeral provider. Funeral services are:
- preparing human bodies for burial or cremation arranging,
- supervising or conducting a funeral ceremony.
Funeral Providers are required to be registered with the relevant state government authority. To find a Funeral Provider visit: https://afda.org.au/
FUNERAL CELEBRANTS:
To become a funeral celebrant in Australia you are not compelled to complete training, although in view of the sensitivity of the service it is recommended. There are a number of training agencies in Australia which provide such training.
Funeral Celebrants are not registered or accredited by any regulator in Australia. However, as a Celebrant you are required to meet all applicable laws including Australian Consumer Law, privacy, copyright, discrimination [where applicable] and taxation to name a few.
CODE OF CONDUCT:
A Code of Conduct has been attached as guide for Ministers of Religion conducting a funeral.
BIBLE VERSUS:
A selection of appropriate Bible verses have also been attached.
A CHRISTIAN FUNERAL:
The Christian funeral should aim to:
- Reflect on someone’s life on earth.
- Pray to God that the loved one gets into Heaven.
- Comfort and give strength to friends and family to cope with their loss.
RESOURCE INFORMATION:
The following website lists a number of enitities that provide advice and forms which the bereaving family may find useful. Note CCCVAT has no connection to any of the enitities listed and provides no endorsement.
https://generationfunerals.com.au/at-your-service/forms/