Funeral Director Class 1 (Embalming)
Diploma
Program Code: FD211
Campus: North
Length: 5 semesters starting in September
If you are a compassionate and creative person with a strong desire to help people of all sociocultural backgrounds, a career in funeral services will allow you to make a difference in the lives of people who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Our graduate employment rate is high, with students finding work as:
- funeral pre-planners
- junior licensed funeral directors
- transfer service sales representatives
Ours is the only English-speaking Funeral Service Education program in Ontario, through which you will learn the practical, technical and theoretical sides of funeral service and funeral home operation including the opportunity to access a human cadaver lab. A one-year work placement will further prepare you for this important and rewarding career.
The Bereavement Authority of Ontario, the provincial regulator, states that students of the program will complete a one-year work placement before they can be licensed.
To progress into Semester 3, students must start a full-time (paid) work placement in a funeral home after they have successfully completed exams in Semester 2. During Semesters 3 through 5, students complete their full-time learning by distance, and many of their assignments are based on the practical experience they are gaining in the funeral home. While Humber does assist students to find their placements by working with industry partners to identify openings, students are responsible for finding their own work placement with a licensed Ontario funeral establishment.
Courses
Semester 2 |
Fall 2021 Delivery | Note |
|---|---|---|
| FSE 150: Disease, Death, and the Body | ||
| FSE 151: Restorative Art | Remote Lecture, In-Person Labs |
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| FSE 161: Grief Issues 2 | ||
| FSE 162: Funeral Arranging and Directing | Remote Lecture, In-Person Labs |
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| FSE 164: Embalming Theory and Practicum | ||
| FSE 165: Business Operations 2 | ||
| GNED 101: An Introduction to Arts and Sciences | Remote Lecture, In-Person Labs |
Semester 3 |
Fall 2021 Delivery | Note |
|---|---|---|
| FSE 200: Theoretical Applications 1 | ||
| FSE 201: Practical Applications 1 | ||
| FSE 202: Embalming Applications 1 | ||
| FSE 205: Internship Part 1: Funeral Director 1 |
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet all the requirements below in order to meet minimum program eligibility. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission. Admission decisions will be available via MyHumber, or by email and mail. Admission decisions will not be released by phone.
Admission selection is based on the following 5 requirements:
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Academic
To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses:
- Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U or equivalent)
- Three Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, M or U courses in addition to those listed above
or
or
- College or university transfer status
Mature Applicants
Diplomas and Certificates
An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or other postsecondary school, and will be 19 or older as of the first day of classes. Humber will invite you for testing to demonstrate that you meet program eligibility.
Degrees
An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or attended postsecondary studies, and will be 21 or older as of the first day of classes. Mature applicants for degree programs will be required to meet course requirements at the U/M level or equivalent.
College Transfer Applicants
Diplomas and Certificates
An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility.
Degrees
An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants must have an overall minimum grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent in the program. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.
University Transfer Applicants
Diplomas and Certificates
An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility.
Degrees
An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses:
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English Language Proficiency
All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.
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International Credit Evaluation
Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a WES or ICAS evaluation.
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Letter of Intent
Applicants must submit 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.
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Resume
Applicants must submit a current resume.
Submission Instructions
https://humber.ca/admissions/office-of-the-registrar/registration/submission-instructions.html
How to Apply
Applications are made through ontariocolleges.ca. See program page for details.
International Academic Equivalency
Admission equivalencies for Humber depend on your country of study. Please see admission requirements on the program page to enter your location.
Post-Admission Requirements
Once you have been accepted, and have confirmed your offer, you may need to complete a further set of requirements related to your program (Post-Admission Requirements).
Lab and Placement Requirements
The pre-requisite requirements must be fulfilled before the commencement of Semester 1 lab. Participation in Semester 1 lab, and subsequent Semester 3 placement, will not be allowed if not all the prerequisite 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 prerequisite requirements.
Valid Class G Driver's Licence
People interested in this program should be aware that a full G Driver's License and clean driver's abstract is required by most funeral establishments to be eligible for an internship placement.
Fees
The 2021-2022 fee for two semesters is:
- domestic: $3,705.14
- international: $16,414.00
Fees are subject to change.
Domestic Fees by Semester
| Semester 1 | 2021-22 Fees | Fall 2020-Winter 2021 Fees | Summer 2021 Fees |
| Tuition | $1,351.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $334.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $62.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Optional Student Union Fee | $104.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $1,852.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Semester 2 | 2021-22 Fees | Fall 2020-Winter 2021 Fees | Summer 2021 Fees |
| Tuition | $1,351.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $334.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $62.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Optional Student Union Fee | $104.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $1,852.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Semester 3 | 2021-22 Fees | Fall 2020-Winter 2021 Fees | Summer 2021 Fees |
| Tuition | $1,351.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $334.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $62.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Optional Student Union Fee | $104.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $1,852.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Semester 4 | 2021-22 Fees | Fall 2020-Winter 2021 Fees | Summer 2021 Fees |
| Tuition | $1,351.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $334.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $62.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Optional Student Union Fee | $104.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $1,852.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Semester 5 | 2021-22 Fees | Fall 2020-Winter 2021 Fees | Summer 2021 Fees |
| Tuition | $1,351.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $334.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $62.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Optional Student Union Fee | $104.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $1,852.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
International Fees by Semester
| Semester 1 | 2021-22 Fees | Fall 2020-Winter 2021 Fees | Summer 2021 Fees |
| Tuition | $7,495.84 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $334.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $62.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Optional Student Union Fee | $104.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $7,997.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Semester 2 | 2021-22 Fees | Fall 2020-Winter 2021 Fees | Summer 2021 Fees |
| Tuition | $7,495.84 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $334.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $62.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Optional Student Union Fee | $104.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $7,997.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Semester 3 | 2021-22 Fees | Fall 2020-Winter 2021 Fees | Summer 2021 Fees |
| Tuition | $7,495.84 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $334.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $62.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Optional Student Union Fee | $104.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $7,997.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Semester 4 | 2021-22 Fees | Fall 2020-Winter 2021 Fees | Summer 2021 Fees |
| Tuition | $7,495.84 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $334.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $62.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Optional Student Union Fee | $104.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $7,997.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Semester 5 | 2021-22 Fees | Fall 2020-Winter 2021 Fees | Summer 2021 Fees |
| Tuition | $7,495.84 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $334.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $62.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Optional Student Union Fee | $104.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $7,997.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
*Plus Mandatory Health Insurance fee once per academic year: Fall start - $420 Winter start - $280 Summer start - $140
Equipment & Device Requirements
Semester 1
| Details and Specifications | Minimum Specifications | Recommended Specifications |
| Processor | Intel i5-8300H | Intel i5-8300H |
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Memory | 8GB of RAM | 8GB of RAM |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| Monitor | Laptop | Laptop |
| Other | Built-in microphone and webcam, Software: Adobe creative and Microsoft office Suite | Built-in microphone and webcam, Software: Adobe creative and Microsoft office Suite |
Additional Costs
Approximately $1,500 for textbooks and lab fees in year one.
Pathways
Humber offers a number of transfer options and pathway opportunities. Visit humber.ca/transferoptions or refer to the program page.
Contact Information
Program Specific Questions
Juliet Messam, program support officer
416.675.6622 ext. 4376
juliet.messam@humber.ca
Admissions Questions
Domestic Students
416-675-5000
enquiry@humber.ca
International Students
Contact the International Centre
international.humber.ca/contact
1-416-675-5067
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Print/Download Date: October 26, 2021