Embalmer and 

Funeral Director

Embalmer and Funeral Directors play a very important role in a major event in many people’s lives. They are able to take on a big responsibility while ensuring the care and compassion needed. 

casket with flowers

As an Embalmer and Funeral Director, you’ll draw on your strong attention to detail and precision to oversee the many details that go into the preparation of human remains and the many different types of funerals.  

You’re a compassionate & expressive individual, who works well in a challenging situation, taking great care to follow instructions while finding ways to be expressive in your work.

What You'll Learn

  • How to plan and schedule funeral services
  • How to preserve and prepare human remains
  • How to coordinate burials and cremations
  • How to speak to grieving families about funeral arrangements and survivor benefits 
  • How to manage funeral home operations and staff 

Key Job Skills

  • Communication and Coordination 
  • Funeral practices, law and service ethics
  • Human anatomy and physiology
  • Safety, sanitation and hygiene practice
  • Embalming  

Start Your Apprenticeship

Interested in this trade? Learn how to start your apprenticeship.

Technical Training 8 weeks over 2 years
Work-Based Training
3600 HOURS
General Skills
Attentive Calm Confident Coordinated Decisive

No challenge process is currently available for this certification. This decision is currently under review. For further information please contact the BC Funeral Association on 1-250-592-3213 and at info@bcfunerals.com.

Technical Training

The classroom is where you learn the technical knowledge to complement your work-based training. Make sure to register as early as possible to secure a seat for technical training with a SkilledTradesBC-designated training provider. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC to find where this program is being offered across the province. 

Program Information

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