Funeral directors and embalmers
National Occupation Code (NOC): 6346 ยท Browse All Occupations
Funeral directors co-ordinate and arrange all aspects of funeral services. Embalmers prepare the remains of deceased persons for public visitation and burial. Funeral directors and embalmers are employed by funeral homes.
Alternate Job Titles
- Apprentice Embalmer
- Assistant Funeral Director
- Embalmer
- Embalmer Apprentice
- Funeral Director
- Funeral Home Director
- Funeral Services Director
- Mortician
- Undertaker
- Undertaker Assistant
- Apprentice Embalmer
- Embalmer
- Funeral Director
- Mortician
Median Income by Education
The following table details the median income for various education levels for funeral directors and embalmers.
| Education Level | Median Income |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | N/A |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | N/A |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | N/A |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | $52,334 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | N/A |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | N/A |
| Total: Highest certificate, diploma or degree | $56,358 |
Median Income by Gender
The following table details median income by gender for funeral directors and embalmers.
| Gender | Median Income |
|---|---|
| Male | $56,358 |
| Female | $65,704 |
Regional Employment Participation by Age Group
This chart and accompanying table outlines regional employment participation by age group for funeral directors and embalmers
| Age Group | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| 15 to 24 years | 0 |
| 25 to 34 years | 50 |
| 35 to 44 years | 65 |
| 45 to 54 years | 60 |
| 55 to 64 years | 35 |
| 65 to 74 years | 10 |
| 75 years and over | 10 |
| Total | 225 |
Regional Employment Participation by Employment Type
This chart outlines regional employment participation by employment type for funeral directors and embalmers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated employment type, or refer to the table below.
| Employment Type | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Full Time | 65 |
| Part Time | 150 |
| Total | 220 |
Regional Employment Participation by Gender
This chart outlines regional employment participation by gender for funeral directors and embalmers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated gender, or refer to the table below.
| Gender | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Male | 110 |
| Female | 115 |
| Total | 225 |
Regional Employment Participation by Class of Worker
This chart outlines regional employment participation by class of worker for funeral directors and embalmers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated class, or refer to the table below.
| Class | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employee | 210 |
| Self Employed | 10 |
| Total | 225 |
Regional Employment Participation by Labour Force Status
This chart outlines regional employment participation by labour force status for funeral directors and embalmers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated labour status, or refer to the table below.
| Labour Status | Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employed | 220 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Total | 225 |
Regional Employment Participation by Education Level
This chart outlines regional employment participation by education level for funeral directors and embalmers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated education level, or refer to the table below.
| Education Level | Individuals |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 0 |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 15 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 10 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | 155 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 10 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | 40 |
| Total | 220 |
