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Funeral Directors and Embalmers  (NOC 6272)
Saguenay--Lac-Saint-Jean Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related 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.

apprentice embalmer, embalmer, funeral director, mortician.

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Funeral directors perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Consult with the family of the deceased regarding the nature of the funeral service, the disposition of the remains and funeral costs
  • Transfer, or arrange for the transfer of, the remains from the place of death to the funeral home
  • Inform survivors of benefits for which they may be eligible
  • Issue death notices to newspapers
  • Oversee the preparation of the remains, plan and schedule funeral services, co-ordinate burials and cremations and complete legal documents
  • Discuss and negotiate prearranged funerals with clients
  • Manage funeral home operations including hiring and directing staff, maintaining financial records, preparing accounts and ordering merchandise
  • Supervise embalmers, funeral home attendants and other funeral home staff
  • May perform same duties as embalmers.
Embalmers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Preserve, sanitize and prepare human remains for funeral services
  • Perform cosmetic and restorative work on human remains
  • Supervise funeral home attendants and other funeral home staff.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Chicoutimi, Ville de Saguenay, Alma, Jonquière, La Baie, Roberval, Desbiens, Dolbeau-Mistassini, Métabetchouan, Normandin, Saint-Coeur-de-Marie, Saint-Félicien, Bagotville, Grande-Baie, Port-Alfred, Saint-Honoré

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Jobs for Funeral Directors and Embalmers in Saguenay--Lac-Saint-Jean Region

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Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region
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Bas-Saint-Laurent Region
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Capitale-Nationale Region
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Centre-du-Québec Region
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Chaudière-Appalaches Region
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Côte-Nord Region
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Estrie Region
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Gaspésie -- Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region
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Lanaudière Region
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Laurentides Region
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Laval Region
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Mauricie Region
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Montérégie Region
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Montréal Region
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Nord-du-Québec Region
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Outaouais Region
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Saguenay--Lac-Saint-Jean Region
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[ Source: Job Bank - HRSDC ]
Information for Newcomers

Can I immigrate to Canada to work in this occupation?

 

You may be eligible to apply as a federal skilled worker if you have an arranged offer of permanent employment from a Canadian employer, or if you have been living legally in Canada for one year as an international student or temporary foreign worker. Find out more about who is eligible to apply in the Federal skilled worker section.

Please note: the Federal Skilled Worker Program is for people coming to any part of Canada except Quebec. The province of Quebec is responsible for selecting its own skilled workers. If you plan on living in Quebec, see Quebec-selected skilled workers for more information.

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