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Funeral Director and Embalmer

Learn About the Profession

Funeral directors takecharge of caring for the remains of people who have died. They help familiesplan funeral services, and coordinate and manage arrangements for services. Funeral Director: Occupations in Alberta - alis

‍Embalmers prepare the remains of people who have died and make them ready for public visitation and burial. Embalmer: Occupations in Alberta - alis

*PLEASE NOTE: The information contained in this profile is current as of the dates shown. Accreditation information may change without notice. It is advised that you confirm this information before making anycareer decisions.

Certification & Regulation Information

Funeral directors and embalmers in Alberta must be licensed through the Alberta Funeral Services Regulatory Board(AFSRB). Internationally educated Funeral Directors and Embalmers must complete the AFSRB requirements to obtain licensing.  START HERE: International Licensing Candidate Requirements – Save document for reference/checklist

*TIP: One of the first steps is to gather your documents and have your credentials assessed; AFSRB will arrange this but there is likely to be afee/cost associated.

Complete information on Licensing: Licensing: Alberta Funeral Services Regulatory Board (afsrb.ab.ca)

Labour Market, Industry & Career Planning Information

Check out our local education programs:
FuneralService Education | MRU (mtroyal.ca)       &             Canadian College of Funeral Service

Starting in theProfession (afsa.ca)
FuneralDirector: Occupations in Alberta - alis          
Embalmer:Occupations in Alberta - alis
Viewoccupational profile – FUNERAL DIRECTOR - Canada.ca (esdc.gc.ca)https://alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/occupations-in-alberta/occupation-profiles/early-childhood-educator/
Viewoccupational profile – EMBALMER - Canada.ca (esdc.gc.ca)

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If you are in Southern Alberta, reach out to us at 403-770-5155 to book an appointment.

Please note there are limited number of seats available. To ensure a seat clients should contact our office as early as possible.

Acknowledgement of Territory

We are located in the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot  Confederacy) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta,  which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and  the Iyarhe Nakoda. We are situated on land where the Bow River meets the Elbow River, and  the traditional Blackfoot name of this place is “Mohkinstsis” which we  now call the City of Calgary. The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3.

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