Funeral Directors

(NOC 6272)
-9.16%
 

What do Funeral Directors do?

Funeral directors consult with the family of the deceased regarding arrangements/costs of the funeral service and co-ordinate all aspects of the funeral.

How to become: Funeral Directors

To be a funeral director, you must usually complete high school, take a year of training with a licensed funeral director, and pass a qualifying exam. You must have a licence in most provinces/territories. You may also need to be licensed as an embalmer depending on provincial/territorial requirements.

Most recent entrants have a trade/vocational certificate or community college .

Where to study for a career as: Funeral Directors

Humber Polytechnic
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Funeral Director Class 2 (Non-Embalming) Diploma; Co-op
Funeral Director Class 1 (Embalming) Diploma; Co-op
Request Info
view all
Modified on January 26, 2022

How much do Funeral Directors make?

Low:
$29,120
Average:
$43,680
High:
$68,578

Job openings for Funeral Directors

Job Seekers:
6,100
Job Openings:
5,700