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Funeral Director Class 2 (Non-Embalming)


Diploma


Program Code: FD221

Campus: North

Length: 4 semesters

Humber’s Funeral Director Class 2 (Non-Embalming) diploma program draws students who want to make a difference in the lives of people who are grieving the loss of a loved one. This is the only English-speaking Funeral Director, Class 2 program in Ontario.

Courses are designed with industry input, ensuring that what you’re learning is current and relevant. You will learn all aspects of funeral home operation, as well as the practical and theoretical sides of funeral service. Courses in issues of grief and bereavement prepare you for the emotional side while courses in arranging, ethics and introduction to embalming will enable you to explain all options to families in arrangements. Business courses will help you understand the challenges of operating a business.

Humber also offers a Funeral Director Class 1 (Embalming) program FD211.

This program is not available to international applicants.

The Bereavement Authority of Ontario, the provincial regulator, has approved that students of the Funeral Director, Class 2 program shall complete a six-month 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. Semesters 3 and 4 are completed by distance and many of the assignments are based on the practical experience they are gaining in the funeral home. Humber assists students to find their placements by working with our industry partners to identify openings. Students are responsible for finding their own work placement with a licensed Ontario funeral establishment.

Courses

No courses available

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 6 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

    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 all listed course requirements.

    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.

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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 credential evaluation. Note, for international High school education course by course evaluations, ICAS must be used. For international post-secondary education, a WES evaluation must be provided. In situations where you expect to apply for transfer credit, it is recommended that a course by course WES evaluation is completed.

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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.

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    Questionnaire

    The questionnaire is to be completed by the funeral director who supervised your observation or work experience. The observation in a funeral home takes up to 40 hours to complete and applicants are required to arrange their own observation experience.

    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.

View Requirements

Valid Class G Driver's Licence

People interested in this program should be aware that a full G Driver's License is required by most funeral establishments to be eligible for an internship placement.

Fees

The 2020/2021 fee for two semesters is:

  • domestic: $3,740.64
  • international: N/A

Fees are subject to change.

Domestic Fees by Semester

Semester 1 2021-22 Fees
Tuition $1,351.41
Compulsory Ancillary Fee $434.91
Compulsory Student Union Fee $64.00
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee $20.00
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) $0.00
Program Ancillary Fee $0.00
Co-op/Placement $0.00
Total $1,870.32
Semester 2 2021-22 Fees
Tuition $1,351.41
Compulsory Ancillary Fee $434.91
Compulsory Student Union Fee $64.00
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee $20.00
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) $0.00
Program Ancillary Fee $0.00
Co-op/Placement $0.00
Total $1,870.32
Semester 3 2021-22 Fees
Tuition $1,351.41
Compulsory Ancillary Fee $434.91
Compulsory Student Union Fee $64.00
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee $20.00
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) $0.00
Program Ancillary Fee $0.00
Co-op/Placement $0.00
Total $1,870.32
Semester 4 2021-22 Fees
Tuition $1,351.41
Compulsory Ancillary Fee $434.91
Compulsory Student Union Fee $64.00
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee $20.00
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) $0.00
Program Ancillary Fee $0.00
Co-op/Placement $0.00
Total $1,870.32

International Fees by Semester

Semester 1 2021-22 Fees
Tuition N/A
Compulsory Ancillary Fee N/A
Compulsory Student Union Fee N/A
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee N/A
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) $0.00
Program Ancillary Fee N/A
Co-op/Placement N/A
Total N/A
Semester 2 2021-22 Fees
Tuition N/A
Compulsory Ancillary Fee N/A
Compulsory Student Union Fee N/A
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee N/A
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) $0.00
Program Ancillary Fee N/A
Co-op/Placement N/A
Total N/A
Semester 3 2021-22 Fees
Tuition N/A
Compulsory Ancillary Fee N/A
Compulsory Student Union Fee N/A
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee N/A
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) $0.00
Program Ancillary Fee N/A
Co-op/Placement N/A
Total N/A
Semester 4 2021-22 Fees
Tuition N/A
Compulsory Ancillary Fee N/A
Compulsory Student Union Fee N/A
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee N/A
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) $0.00
Program Ancillary Fee N/A
Co-op/Placement N/A
Total N/A

*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 (PC)
4-core or higher 64bit (Mac)
Intel i5-8300H (PC)
4-core or higher 64bit (Mac)
OS Windows 10 (PC)
OS 10.15 (Mac)
Windows 10 (PC)
OS 10.15 (Mac)
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 $1,200 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
Faculty of Health Sciences & Wellness
416.675.6622 ext. 4376
juliet.messam@humber.ca
healthsciences.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: March 29, 2024