Diploma
Program Code: FD221
Campus: North
Length: 4 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:
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. A six-month work placement will further prepare you for this important and rewarding career.
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.
Semester 1 |
Winter 2021 Delivery | Proposed Summer 2021 Delivery | Note |
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FSE 110: Jurisprudence | Not Running | Not Running | |
FSE 111: Grief Issues 1 | Not Running | Not Running | |
FSE 112: Funeral Arrangements | Not Running | Not Running | |
FSE 114: Embalming Theory and Procedures | Not Running | Not Running | |
FSE 115: Business Operations 1 | Not Running | Not Running | |
FSE 116: Ethics | Not Running | Not Running | |
FSE 117: Cosmetology | Not Running | Not Running | |
WRIT 100: College Reading and Writing Skills | Online | Online |
Semester 2 |
Winter 2021 Delivery | Proposed Summer 2021 Delivery | Note |
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FSE 150: Disease, Death, and the Body | Online | Not Running | |
FSE 161: Grief Issues 2 | Online | Not Running | |
FSE 162: Funeral Arranging and Directing | Online/In-Person | Not Running |
Once schedule is completed, students will have a in lab component at the college |
FSE 165: Business Operations 2 | Online | Not Running | |
GNED 101: An Introduction to Arts and Sciences | Online | Online |
Semester 3 |
Winter 2021 Delivery | Proposed Summer 2021 Delivery | Note |
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FSE 200: Theoretical Applications 1 | Online | Online | |
FSE 201: Practical Applications 1 | Online | Online | |
FSE 210: Internship Part 1: Funeral Director Class 2 | Online | Online |
Semester 4 |
Winter 2021 Delivery | Proposed Summer 2021 Delivery | Note |
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FSE 250: Theoretical Applications 2 | Online | Online | |
FSE 251: Practical Applications 2 | Online | Online | |
FSE 310: Internship Part 2: Funeral Director Class 2 | Online | Not Running |
Current students, please make sure to review your MyHumber Academic Progress report to confirm which courses you should register into for your Winter semester. Courses with in-person requirements will likely also have online components. Humber may need to change plans for in-person learning, subject to government and public health directives and/or additional health and safety considerations.
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.
To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.
Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a WES or ICAS evaluation.
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.
Applicants must submit a current resume.
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
Applications are made through ontariocolleges.ca. See program page for details.
Admission equivalencies for Humber depend on your country of study. Please see admission requirements on the program page to enter your location.
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 is required by most funeral establishments to be eligible for an internship placement.
Fees are subject to change.
Semester 1 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Updated Fall 2020 Fees |
Tuition | $1,351.41 | $1,351.41 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 | $319.30 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 | $60.25 |
Optional Student Union Fee | $20.00 | $0.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Total | $1,870.32 | $1,730.96 |
Semester 2 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Updated Fall 2020 Fees |
Tuition | $1,351.41 | $1,351.41 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 | $319.30 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 | $60.25 |
Optional Student Union Fee | $20.00 | $0.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Total | $1,870.32 | $1,730.96 |
Semester 3 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Updated Fall 2020 Fees |
Tuition | $1,351.41 | $1,351.41 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 | $319.30 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 | $60.25 |
Optional Student Union Fee | $20.00 | $0.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Total | $1,870.32 | $1,730.96 |
Semester 4 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Updated Fall 2020 Fees |
Tuition | $1,351.41 | $1,351.41 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 | $319.30 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 | $60.25 |
Optional Student Union Fee | $20.00 | $0.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Total | $1,870.32 | $1,730.96 |
Semester 1 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Updated Fall 2020 Fees |
Tuition | N/A | N/A |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | N/A | N/A |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | N/A | N/A |
Optional Student Union Fee | N/A | N/A |
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Semester 2 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Updated Fall 2020 Fees |
Tuition | N/A | N/A |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | N/A | N/A |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | N/A | N/A |
Optional Student Union Fee | N/A | N/A |
Program Ancillary Fee | N/A | N/A |
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Semester 3 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Updated Fall 2020 Fees |
Tuition | N/A | N/A |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | N/A | N/A |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | N/A | N/A |
Optional Student Union Fee | N/A | N/A |
Program Ancillary Fee | N/A | N/A |
Co-op/Placement | N/A | N/A |
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Semester 4 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Updated Fall 2020 Fees |
Tuition | N/A | N/A |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | N/A | N/A |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | N/A | N/A |
Optional Student Union Fee | N/A | N/A |
Program Ancillary Fee | N/A | N/A |
Co-op/Placement | N/A | N/A |
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*Plus Mandatory Health Insurance fee once per academic year: Fall start - $420 Winter start - $280 Summer start - $140
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 |
Approximately $1,200 for textbooks and lab fees in year one.
Humber offers a number of transfer options and pathway opportunities. Visit humber.ca/transferoptions or refer to the program page.
Juliet Messam, program support officer
Faculty of Health Sciences & Wellness
416.675.6622 ext. 4376
juliet.messam@humber.ca
healthsciences.humber.ca
416-675-5000
enquiry@humber.ca
Contact the International Centre
international.humber.ca/contact
1-416-675-5067
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Print/Download Date: April 12, 2021