"Funeral Director" means a person who negotiates or enters into funeral contracts, arranges, conducts or directs bereavement rites and ceremonies; arranges for the interment or cremation of human remains; transfers human remains or directs or supervises the transfer of human remains; and cares for or prepares human remains prior to disposition, other than the preservation or restoration of human remains. (Note: The British Columbia Cremation, Interment and Funeral Services Act requires that an individual be licensed during their apprenticeship as a funeral director. The individual must also be enrolled in a funeral services program designated as a recognized program under the Industry Training Authority.)
Program Updates:
Note: No challenge process is currently available for this certification. This decision is currently under review. For further information please contact the BC Funeral Association on 1-250-592-3213 and at info@bcfunerals.com
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Program Information
The documents below offer detailed information specific to this program.
Challenge Certification/Recognize Prior Experience
If you have significant work experience in a trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may apply to challenge the certification.
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If you sponsor apprentices but have never been certified in Canada, you may request to supervise and sign-off apprentices when they are ready to be certified. Please refer to the application form on whether this trade qualifies.