Embalmer Certificate at Mount Royal University

Programme overview

Specialize in embalming, restorative arts and technical preparation. Prepare for meaningful work supporting individuals and families during life’s most challenging moments. MRU’s Funeral Service Education programs combine online theory with supervised, community-based practicums to help you meet Alberta’s licensing requirements. Whether you're pursuing a career as a funeral director, embalmer or both, you’ll gain practical experience while learning from industry professionals in a field that demands empathy, professionalism and technical skill.

Faculty: Continuing Education | Intake: Winter, Fall | Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

Gain a strong foundation through online coursework combined with supervised, community-based practical training. Program length and course options are dependent on the program you choose to take.

Career pathways

MRU’s Funeral Service programs prepare graduates for licensed work in Alberta and beyond. Roles include Funeral director, Embalmer, Cemetery operator or manager, Instructor or examiner, Autopsy technician, Technical sales representative.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants are not required to meet the General Admission Requirements for Mount Royal University programs. Applicants are not required to provide transcripts from any high school or post-secondary institutions unless they intend to use them to meet English Language Proficiency.; In addition, applicants must present evidence of funeral-related experience.

Domestic applicants: CAD 6,226 for the whole programme (2026). Programme tuition total stated on the 2026-27 programme fee table (sum of its course fees) for the whole programme; excludes mandatory fees and books/supplies. Source

International applicants: CAD 15,998 a year (2026). Year 1 (2026-27) international tuition for one full academic year (Sept-April, normally ten courses); tuition includes instructional equipment and lab fees; excludes mandatory fees ($2,432.68) and books. Year 2 onward listed as higher/subject to change. 3 Source

Fall semester starts September (first day of classes Sept. 9, 2027); Winter semester starts January (first day of classes Jan. 5, 2027); Spring semester starts May (first day of classes May 3, 2027).

Fall 2027: Early Admission application period Oct. 1, 2026 to Feb. 1, 2027 (application and supporting documents required); application deadline for some programs Feb. 1, 2027; ongoing admission Feb. 2 to Aug. 31, 2027 based on program space and availability.

Fall 2027 international students: application deadline May 1, 2027 (students eligible to apply for a study permit under IRPR 214 may continue to apply after May 1); document deadline May 15, 2027.

Winter 2027: Early Admission application period Oct. 1 to Nov. 1, 2026; ongoing admission Nov. 2 to Dec. 15, 2026.

Spring 2027: applications open Oct. 1, 2026.

Apply through the official page: https://www.mtroyal.ca/Admission/Apply/index.htm

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