Highlights
Flexible Education — complete your academic and experiential learning while remaining in your community, and under the supervision of funeral service professionals.
Engaging Instructors ― learn from experts in the profession who are dedicated to your education.
Professional Licensing — be eligible to license with the regulator in the Province of Alberta.
Student Funding — apply for student loan funding to support your education.
Introduction to Funeral Service — Get an overview of the funeral service profession and see if this is the career for you. This course also satisfies the entrance requirement for admission to the three funeral service education programs.
Mount Royal offers three programs under Funeral Service Education. Explore the three options, compare licensing requirements, costs, curriculum and courses and choose the funeral service program that’s right for you.
Funeral Service Diploma
Prepare to license as a funeral director and embalmer
- Complete within a minimum of 1 year to a maximum of 6 years
- Study full-time or part-time
- Diploma is the preferred credential with many funeral homes
Funeral Director Certificate
Concentrate on funeral directing only
- Complete within a minimum of 1 year to a maximum of 6 years
- Study part-time
Embalmer Certificate
Specialize in embalming and restorative arts
- Complete within a minimum of 1 year to a maximum of 6 years
- Study part-time
The three Funeral Service Education programs integrate online theory and hands-on experiential learning, through the completion of supervised practica and work experience. In most cases, these can be completed in the community of your choice.
Students residing outside of Alberta — check with your Provincial Regulatory Board for guidelines and regulations on completing the practical and work experience courses within your province.
Career possibilities
- Funeral director
- Embalmer
- Instructor
- Examiner
- Cemetery manager/Operator
- Autopsy technician
- Technical sales
Questions?
Information about the program can be answered by the Funeral Service Education team.
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Students break the taboo of death
Students break the taboo around death and find comfort in a Funeral Services career.
Licensing and affiliations
Learn how to receive the proper licensing to practice in your province.
Practicum and work experience requirements
Complete these requirements before starting your program.
Continuing Education
Mount Royal is pleased to offer five occupational programs and a multitude of continuing education courses and programs. View the full program listing to start your professional development.