Humber’s Funeral Director Class 1 (Embalming) diploma program draws students from around the world, preparing them to make a difference in the lives of people who are grieving the loss of a loved one. This is the only English-speaking Funeral Service Education program in Ontario.

Courses are designed with industry input, ensuring that what you’re learning is current and relevant. You will learn all aspects of funeral home operation, as well as the practical and theoretical sides of funeral service. Embalming lab courses will prepare you for the technical side of the program, while courses in issues of grief and bereavement prepare you for the emotional side. Courses in arranging, ethics and embalming will enable you to explain all options to families. Business courses will help you understand the challenges and opportunities of operating a business.

• Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 550] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based)

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Resume and Letter of Intent

Applicants must submit a current resume and a 300-word letter of intent that describes how they will demonstrate professionalism while working as a funeral director and have a positive impact on the funeral industry.

Questionnaire

The questionnaire is to be completed by the funeral director who supervised your observation or work experience. The observation in a funeral home takes up to 40 hours to complete and applicants are required to arrange their own observation experience.

Class G2 Driver's Licence

To meet work placement requirements in the program, applicants must provide proof of an Ontario G2 Driver's Licence or equivalent.

Lab and Placement Requirements

The pre-requisite requirements must be fulfilled before the commencement of Semester 1 lab. Participation in Semester 1 lab, and subsequent Semester 3 placement, will not be allowed if not all the prerequisite requirements are met. Due to the variety of venues and possible changes in legislation, the requirements are subject to change. Please use the following link to find detailed information about your program’s lab and placement prerequisite requirements.