Funeral Directors

Mount Royal University

Funeral Director Certificate

Mount Royal University

Faculty:Funeral Service Education
Degree:Certificate
Field of Study:Funeral Direction/Service
Length:12 Month(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $7,005
International: $17,998

Cost is quoted based on annual tuition.



Careers:Funeral Directors

Description:

Our Funeral Director Certificate meets the academic and practical provincial licensing requirements as established by the Alberta Funeral Services Regulatory Board. 

Learn how to plan and direct funeral ceremonies, support grieving families, be considerate of and respond to the various religious and cultural traditions associated with death and apply the laws and regulations that govern the funeral profession in the Province of Alberta. Integrating theory and practice, you will gain new skills in funeral directing, communications, business, funeral home operations, the psychology of death and dying, laws and regulations and conflict resolution. 

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    Applicants are not required to meet the General Admission Requirements for Mount Royal University programs, however, they must complete the following requirements to be considered for admission. 


    Transcripts:

    Applicants are not required to provide transcripts from any previous high school or post-secondary institutions unless they intend to use them to meet English Language Proficiency.


    Additional Criteria:

    In addition to completing the requirements indicated above, applicants must present evidence of funeral-related experience in one of the following ways.

    • Complete the Mount Royal Introduction to Funeral Service course or
    • Complete a minimum of 14 hours of documented work or volunteer experience within a funeral home

     

    General Information:

    For all other admission information such as commonly asked, questions and dates and deadlines visit the admission site. Applicants will be considered on a first-come, first-serve basis for this program.

    Test Scores:
    • Canadian Academic English Language Assessment or Pearson Test of English (Academic) or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based)

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

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