NOC 62201: Funeral directors and embalmers
Funeral directors coordinate 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.
Official Main Duties for NOC 62201
Select the duties you perform in your actual job. Under IRCC guidelines, you must perform at least 60% of these duties for a successful work permit or PR reference letter.
Your employer reference letter must confirm you performed the main actions described in the duties above. Avoid copying words directly from the NOC description — officers expect natural job descriptions with specific company context.
Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 62201
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Funeral directors and embalmers is categorized under TEER 2. Occupations in this tier typically require completion of a 2- to 3-year post-secondary diploma, apprenticeship training, or specialized technical certifications.
Express Entry Alignment
Qualifies directly for the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry. Work experience must be full-time (or equivalent part-time) and continuous for at least one year.
Target Category Status
Currently evaluated under standard General and CEC invitation rounds, or targeted through provincial in-demand lists such as Ontario (OINP), British Columbia (BC PNP), or Alberta (AAIP).
NOC 2016 to NOC 2021 Transition & Equivalency
Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, this occupation was mapped under the following 4-digit code(s). When preparing your Express Entry profile or work reference letters, you must use the new 5-digit code NOC 62201.
Regional Wages Across Canada
Under Canadian immigration law, an employer hiring you under an LMIA must pay you at least the median wage listed below for your province.
| Province / Territory | Low Wage | Median Wage | High Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada (National Average) | $18 | $31.25/hr | $50.48 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $19.23/hr | $26.44/hr | $35/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $22.6/hr | $25.64/hr | $35/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $17/hr | $26.44/hr | $30/hr |
| Quebec → | $17.5/hr | $27/hr | $40/hr |
| Ontario → | $21/hr | $34.62/hr | $51.28/hr |
| Manitoba → | $16/hr | $28.85/hr | $38.46/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $17.99/hr | $25.66/hr | $38.8/hr |
| Alberta → | $22.34/hr | $32.33/hr | $47.82/hr |
| British Columbia → | $24.5/hr | $33.54/hr | $54.39/hr |
🏙️Top Metropolitan Cities Wage Rates (ESDC 2025/2026)
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Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- 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.
Official Job Titles for NOC 62201
10 Titles ListedIf your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:
Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)
Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:
- Bereavement counsellor (See 41301 Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies)View NOC 41301→
- Funeral home attendant (See 65329 Other service support occupations)View NOC 65329→
- Funeral services general manager (See 00014 Senior managers - trade, broadcasting and other services)View NOC 00014→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 62201 (Funeral directors and embalmers)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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