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Funeral Director's and Embalmer's Licensure Program

Canadian College of Funeral Service
ccfs.caThis program is designed to prepare student/apprentices for licensing as funeral directors and embalmers in various Canadian jurisdictions. A licensed funeral director and embalmer must mentor students who wish to enroll in this program.
Apprentice must be employed in a funeral home and sponsored/mentored by a licensed funeral director and embalmer
Suite 360
Unit #1 - 1596 Regent Avenue West
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2C 4H4, Canada
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Program Type Occupational
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Credential Type Certificate
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Length 2 Year(s)
Two-Year Certificate Program (35 Credit Hours)
- Part Time Only
- Cooperative Education
- Continuing Education
- Distance Learning Only
Applicants must:
- be 18 years of age or older
- have a High School Diploma or GED (transcript to be provided)
- have grade 12 English
- provide a Vulnerable Sector Check. Must be recent – within 6 months of the September program start date. Must be from the RCMP or local police authorities.
- provide two letters of character reference (references must have known applicant for no less than two years)
- be sponsored by a licensed funeral director and/or embalmer (sponsor agreement form to accompany application) (not applicable for foundation students)
- be immunized for Hepatitis B (not applicable for foundation students)
- advised to have a valid and current driver's licence (most likely required once hired with a funeral home)
For more information, please visit website.
Online
Intake every September
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Updated April 29, 2022. The information contained in this profile is current as of the date shown.
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