Funeral 

Director

Funeral Directors are caring and expressive people, whose poise, tact and empathy make them a perfect fit to lead all aspects of a funeral service. 

casket with flowers

As a Funeral Director, you are tasked with working with families to coordinate aspects of the funeral service—from preparing the body through to burial or cremation.  

This important role requires great care, as you must ensure that funeral rites are completed and remains are stored, handled and moved respectfully. You’ll work with families to determine what funeral journey works best for them.

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
  • How to manage funeral home operations and staff 

Key Job Skills

  • Funeral practices, law and service ethics
  • Human anatomy and physiology 
  • Safety, sanitation and hygiene practices
  • Communications and business management 
  • Embalming theory 

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
Creative Expressive Precise Visual

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

Exam Information and Resources

Find exam-related information and resources under each menu item below. Looking for more exam tips? Visit the Exam and Study Support page. 

 

 

Program and Exam Updates

None