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Funeral Director and Embalmer

Learn About the Profession

Funeral directors take charge of caring for the remains of people who have died. They help families plan funeral services, and coordinate and manage arrangements for services. Source.

‍Embalmers prepare the remains of people who have died and make them ready for public visitation and burial. Source.

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Certification & Regulation Information

This profession is regulated by Alberta Funeral Services Regulatory Board (AFSRB).

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Licensing‍

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Labour Market, Industry & Career Planning Information

National Occupation Classification

Occupational and Skills Information System

‍‍Funeral Director: Occupations in Alberta - ALIS

‍Embalmer: Occupations in Alberta -ALIS‍

Funeral Director | Labour Market Facts and Figures - Job Bank‍

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Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials

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INDUSTRY:

Canadian College of Funeral Service

Mount Royal University - Funeral Service

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Contact Us:
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 for some services. To ensure a seat clients should contact our office as early as possible.

Acknowledgement of Territory

We are located on 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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