Job requirements Mortician in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a mortician in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Funeral directors and embalmers (NOC 62201).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Completion of a two- to three-year college program and a twelve- to twenty-month practical apprenticeship program during or following the educational program or completion of a three-year college program is required for embalmers.
  • Completion of a one- to two-year college program and a twelve- to twenty-month practical apprenticeship program during or following the educational program is usually required for funeral directors.
  • Funeral directors require licensure in most provinces and territories.
  • Funeral directors may be required to be licensed embalmers depending on provincial requirements.
  • Embalmers require licensure in all provinces.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Alberta

Job title Embalmers; Funeral Directors; Pre-Need Salespersons (funeral Home)

British Columbia

Job title Embalmer
Job title Funeral Director

Manitoba

Job title Funeral Director
Job title Embalmer

New Brunswick

Job title Funeral Director
Job title Embalmer

Nova Scotia

Job title Embalmer
Job title Funeral Director

Ontario

Job title Funeral Director Authorized To Perform Embalming
Regulated
Job title Funeral Director Not Authorized To Perform Embalming
Regulated

Prince Edward Island

Job title Funeral Director
Job title Embalmer

Québec

Job title Funeral Director
Job title Embalmer Or Thanatopractor

Saskatchewan

Job title Embalmer/funeral Director

Yukon

Job title Embalmer (licensed)

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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