A new and exciting entry to the funeral service professions is offered by the Foundation Program. This option is intended to provide an introduction to the basic theory needed for study/employment in the funeral service profession prior to securing employment as an embalmer, funeral director or both. The program is delivered in a variety of formats combining in-school and on-line training, all designed to meet the competency standards of a Level 1 apprentice. Upon completion of the Foundation Program, graduates will need to find employment, register as an apprentice and complete the work experience requirement for Level 1 of their chosen program.
Tools and Resources
Additional Resources
- Required Abilities for Apprentices section of this HR Toolkit
- Apprenticeship Program – Tips for Success section of this HR Toolkit
- Apprenticeship Forms, Contracts and Agreements section of this HR Toolkit
- Funeral Directing is Alive & Well – An interview with two BC funeral director apprentices
- For additional information and inquires about the Apprenticeship or Foundation Program please contact the Funeral Services Association of BC – Contact Us
- Industry Training Authority (ITA) of BC provides information on financial support for apprenticeship training.
