Humber’s Funeral Director Class 2 (Non-Embalming) diploma program draws students who want 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 Director, Class 2 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. Courses in issues of grief and bereavement prepare you for the emotional side while courses in arranging, ethics and introduction to theoretical concepts related to embalming will enable you to explain all options to families in arrangements. Business courses will help you understand the challenges and opportunities of operating a business.

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 550] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.0] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based)

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Medical Requirements must be complete BEFORE the start of your Semester 1

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 prerequisite requirements must be fulfilled before the commencement of your Semester 1 lab. Participation in Semester 1 lab, and subsequent Semester 3 placement, will not be allowed if not all the pre-requisite 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 pre-requisite requirements.