Applicant info
Application Requirements
To become licenced in Alberta, you must fulfill the following requirements.
Step 1: Complete funeral service education program and practical work experience
Education must be completed through Mount Royal University (MRU) or the Canadian College of Funeral Service (CCFS).
Funeral Director Licensing Requirements
- satisfactory completion of required coursework
- participate in 25 funeral arrangements
- complete 1800 hours of logged funeral practice
- currently employed at an Alberta funeral services business
Embalmer Licensing Requirements
- satisfactory completion of required coursework
- have assisted in the arterial injection of at least 50 bodies
- have completed and passed the embalmer practical exam (through the school)
- currently employed at an Alberta funeral services business
Pre-need Salesperson Licensing Requirements
- satisfactory completion of required coursework
- completed and passed the pre-need salesperson exam
- currently employed at an Alberta funeral services business
Step 2: Write the AFSRB Licensing Exam - Funeral Director or Pre-need Salesperson
Contact the Alberta Funeral Services Regulatory Board to schedule your in-person exam
- Exams can be scheduled Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.
- Funeral Director exam fee $350 (cash, cheque or credit card). Debit not accepted.
- Pre-need exam fee included with course registration
Step 3: Apply for Licence
The following documents must be completed/uploaded before submitting the application to the Business Manager for approval.
- Proof of education for funeral director and/or embalmer - Submit a letter from the school stating satisfactory completion of course work and practical experience
- Obtain and submit a current criminal record check - Must be conducted within the last 90 days.
Please note: this is not required if it was submited with your student application. - Complete the applicable licensing declarations
- First Time Licensee Declaration
- Funeral Director Eligibility Declaration
- Embalmer Eligibility Declaration
Fees
Licences will not be issued until payment has been received.
Licence Fee Schedule
| Dual Funeral Director/Embalmer Fee | $ 175.00 |
|---|---|
| Funeral Director Fee | $ 100.00 |
| Embalmer Fee | $ 100.00 |
| Pre-Need Salesperson Fee | $ 100.00 |
Application Approval Process
Once you have submitted the application, it will be sent to your business manager for approval. You will receive an email when the licence has been approved.