NOC 6346 – Funeral directors and embalmers

The National Occupational Classification (NOC) code 6346 is for Funeral directors and embalmers

NOC skill type/level: Skill Level B

Employment requirements

• Completion of a one- to two-year college program and a twelve- to twenty-month practical apprenticeship program during or following the educational program is usually required for funeral directors.
• Completion of a two- to three-year college program and a twelve- to twenty-month practical apprenticeship program during or following the educational program or completion of a three-year college program is required for embalmers.
• Funeral directors require licensure in most provinces and territories.
• Funeral directors may be required to be licensed embalmers depending on provincial requirements.
• Embalmers require licensure in all provinces.

List of Job Titles for NOC 6346 – Funeral directors and embalmers

• Apprentice embalmer
• Assistant funeral director
• Embalmer
• Embalmer apprentice
• Funeral director
• Funeral home director
• Funeral services director
• Mortician
• Undertaker
• Undertaker assistant