OSCA occupation

461331 Civil Celebrant

Conducts civil marriage ceremonies, funerals, commitment ceremonies, namings and other ceremonies, and maintains appropriate records.

Major group: 4 Community and Personal Service Workers
Unit group: 4613 Civil Celebrants and Funeral Workers
Edition: OSCA 2024
Skill level: Level 3

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Official ANZSCO correspondence

ANZSCO 451811 Civil Celebrant Exact correspondence in the ABS table

Role overview

Conducts civil marriage ceremonies, funerals, commitment ceremonies, namings and other ceremonies, and maintains appropriate records.

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Occupation facts

Skill level: 3
Major group: 4 Community and Personal Service Workers
Sub-major group: 46 Personal Service, Sports and Fitness Workers
Minor group: 461 Personal Service and Travel Workers
Unit group: 4613 Civil Celebrants and Funeral Workers

Tasks

Meets with clients to discuss ceremony requirements and preferences
Assists clients in planning and designing personalised ceremonies
Conducts civil marriage ceremonies, ensuring all legal requirements are met
Conducts funeral ceremonies and provides comfort to grieving families
Conducts commitment ceremonies and other significant life event ceremonies
Maintains accurate records of all ceremonies performed
Stays updated on laws and regulations related to civil ceremonies

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Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.

Comparison point	Current code461331 Civil Celebrant	461332 Funeral Director	461333 Funeral Worker
Official role definition	Conducts civil marriage ceremonies, funerals, commitment ceremonies, namings and other ceremonies, and maintains appropriate records.	Plans and coordinates arrangements for funerals according to the wishes of the deceased or their relatives.	Assists in the preparation of funerals and maintenance of funeral venues.
Skill level	Skill Level 3	Skill Level 2	Skill Level 4
Key tasks	Meets with clients to discuss ceremony requirements and preferences Assists clients in planning and designing personalised ceremonies Conducts civil marriage ceremonies, ensuring all legal requirements are met Conducts funeral ceremonies and provides comfort to grieving families	Consults with family or friends of the deceased to determine their wishes for the funeral Provides guidance and support in making funeral arrangements Coordinates with relevant parties, such as cemeteries, crematoriums and clergy, to arrange burial or cremation Schedules funeral services and speakers	Assists Funeral Directors to plan, coordinate and run funeral services Sets up and decorates the funeral venue Transports the deceased to and from funeral homes, hospitals and other locations Cleans and maintains funeral homes and equipment
Alternative titles	Not stated	Mortician Undertaker	Not stated

Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.

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Official source

Official source: ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
Last reviewed: 2026-04-17

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