Careers In Our Profession
If you enjoy working with people and supporting your community then a career in the funeral service profession could be a rewarding opportunity for you. Working in this essential community service is both personally fulfilling and professionally satisfying with ongoing professional development, paid education, and apprenticeship opportunities.
Registration for the 1st intake of the 2024/25 Academic Year can be found below. A limited number of seats remain in our first intake. A second intake will be opened in May/June 2024.
**Please note that registrations will be timestamped and seats allocated on a first come first serve basis. Registering below does not confirm that a seat is available. Our office will reach out within 2 business days to confirm registration**
Beginning Your Career
People enter a funeral service career for many reasons and at various times in their lives. Some know at a very early age that this is their profession of choice, while others come to the decision after careers in other fields. Some reasons you may be drawn to funeral service include:
- You are a caregiver who enjoys serving others.
- You believe that ceremony is an effective means of expressing feelings and meeting needs. • You are tolerant of ways in which people of different faiths and cultures express their feelings and practice their beliefs.
- You are interested in the technical sciences.
- You exhibit sensitivity and compassion
- You are interested in learning all aspects of a business.
A career in funeral services allows you to:
- Obtain an education which may be paid for by your employer.
- Work while you are attending school and be paid a salary.
- Apply your education immediately and develop practical on-the-job skills.
Finding Your Career
Funeral service professionals work in funeral homes in many different capacities and roles. Funeral professionals are caring and empathetic people who walk with the bereaved through one of life’s most difficult journeys. Funeral professionals also aid the bereaved in one of the most daunting but rewarding tasks: the final care of their loved ones.
Funeral Director
The Funeral Director is a licensed professional who enables families and communities to celebrate life and provides support for the living.
Embalmer
The duties of the embalmer are regarded as sacred tasks and must be performed in a dignified and professional manner.
Sales & Administration
Work with grieving families to help them make funeral arrangements and handle administrative tasks such as billing and record-keeping.
Moving from a Different Jurisdiction
If you are considering a move from a different Province or Country, please review the licensing requirements by Consumer Protection BC. It is important to understand the requirements before you make the decision to move.
How To Get Started
In BC, Embalmers and Funeral Directors are licensed and regulated by Consumer Protection BC. In order to obtain your license, you must complete the BC Funeral Services Apprenticeship Program.
Work With Our Members
About Us
Founded in 1917, the BC Funeral Association advocates for the interests of the funeral profession at the provincial and national levels and provides support and resources for bereaved families.
Working With Us
We can help funeral homes and crematoriums in British Columbia improve their skills, increase their visibility, and access a range of resources and support services.
Benefits
We provide resources and support for professional development, networking, collaboration, advocacy, and representation to help enhance your reputation and credibility.
Meet The Team
Get to know the people behind the services we provide and learn how they can help you during some of life’s most difficult moments.