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Politely clasped hands of a funeral director in front of some funeral bouquets.

 

Funeral Service Education at Mount Royal University integrates online theory and hands-on experiential learning, through the completion of supervised practica and work experience.

Examine the funeral service profession including its history, elements of a service, the roles and responsibilities of funeral directors, embalmers and other funeral service professionals. If you decide to make it a career choice, this course also satisfies the entrance requirement for admission to the Funeral Service Education certificates and diploma.

 

Program questions?

403.440.5554 or 1.866.616.3606
fde@mtroyal.ca

 

Learner outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Learn about the: history of funeral service
  • history of caskets
  • history and process of embalming
  • history and process of cremation
  • history of burial
  • roles of the funeral attendant, funeral director, and embalmer
  • funeral home maintenance
  • computers and Internet
  • communication in the funeral profession
  • history of the Funeral Service
  • purpose of the Funeral Service
  • roles of the Funeral Home
  • customs & traditions
  • trends in the funeral service
  • how to deal with the grieving
  • after-care in the funeral service
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Section title
Introduction to Funeral Service
Type
ONA - Online Asynchronous
Dates
Jul 20, 2026 to Jul 31, 2026
Type
ONS - Online Synchronous
Days
Tu, Th
Time
7:30PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Jul 21, 2026 to Jul 30, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
14.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery options
Online Sync/Async Blend  
Course Fee(s)
TXFC-Su non-credit $269.00
Instructors

Section Notes

Registration deadline: July 18, 2026

 •   This course has blended delivery. The synchronous component of the course is conducted in a virtual classroom. There are set due dates for graded and non-graded assessments and students are required to actively participate throughout the course via discussion and other activities. Requirements: laptop/desktop computer, stable Internet connection, camera, microphone.

•   Before your course begins, ensure your MyMRU account is activated. Step-by-step instructions for account activation can be found here. Once you have activated your account and have your MyMRU login information, you can log into your MRU Google account using your @mtroyal.ca email address and set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Help with your Google account can be found here, and help setting up MFA can be found here.

•   Course content will be available on the D2L Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) 3 days prior to the start date of your course. You must be logged in to your MRU Gmail account to access D2L Brightspace. Your instructor will be available on the course start date.

•  Review our Student Information site for additional information about forms and policies, campus maps, parking information, technical support, and more.

•  For questions about this course or other information, contact fde@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.5554 / 1.888.616.3606 toll-free.

Section title
Introduction to Funeral Service
Type
ONA - Online Asynchronous
Dates
Aug 12, 2026 to Aug 20, 2026
Type
ONS - Online Synchronous
Days
Th, Su, M
Time
7:30PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Aug 13, 2026 to Aug 17, 2026
Type
ONS - Online Synchronous
Days
W
Time
7:30PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Aug 19, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
14.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery options
Online Sync/Async Blend  
Course Fee(s)
TXFC-Su non-credit $269.00
Instructors

Section Notes

Registration deadline: August 10, 2026

 •   This course has blended delivery. The synchronous component of the course is conducted in a virtual classroom. There are set due dates for graded and non-graded assessments and students are required to actively participate throughout the course via discussion and other activities. Requirements: laptop/desktop computer, stable Internet connection, camera, microphone.

•   Before your course begins, ensure your MyMRU account is activated. Step-by-step instructions for account activation can be found here. Once you have activated your account and have your MyMRU login information, you can log into your MRU Google account using your @mtroyal.ca email address and set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Help with your Google account can be found here, and help setting up MFA can be found here.

•   Course content will be available on the D2L Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) 3 days prior to the start date of your course. You must be logged in to your MRU Gmail account to access D2L Brightspace. Your instructor will be available on the course start date.

•  Review our Student Information site for additional information about forms and policies, campus maps, parking information, technical support, and more.

•  For questions about this course or other information, contact fde@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.5554 / 1.888.616.3606 toll-free.

Section title
Introduction to Funeral Service
Type
ONS - Online Synchronous
Days
W, Th
Time
7:30PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Sep 02, 2026 to Sep 03, 2026
Type
ONA - Online Asynchronous
Dates
Sep 02, 2026 to Sep 10, 2026
Type
ONS - Online Synchronous
Days
Tu, W
Time
7:30PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Sep 08, 2026 to Sep 09, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
14.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery options
Online Sync/Async Blend  
Course Fee(s)
TXFC-F non-credit $285.00

Section Notes

Registration Deadline: August 31, 2026

  • This course is online synchronous and conducted in a virtual classroom. Requirements: laptop/desktop computer, stable Internet connection, camera, microphone.
  • Before your course begins, ensure your MyMRU account is activated. Step-by-step instructions for account activation can be found online. Once you have activated your account and have your MyMRU login information, you can log into your MRU Google account using your @mtroyal.ca email address and set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Help with your Google account can be found online, and help setting up MFA can be found online.
  • Course content will be available on the D2L Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) 3 days prior to the start date of your course. You must be logged in to your MRU Gmail account to access D2L Brightspace. Your instructor will be available on the course start date.
  • Review our Student Information webpage (mru.ca/CEStudent) for additional information about forms and policies, campus maps, parking information, technical support, and more.
  • For questions about this course or other information, contact fde@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.5554 / 1.888.616.3606 toll-free.
Section title
Introduction to Funeral Service
Type
ONA - Online Asynchronous
Dates
Oct 23, 2026 to Nov 02, 2026
Type
ONS - Online Synchronous
Days
Sa, Su
Time
1:00PM to 2:30PM
Dates
Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 01, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
14.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery options
Online Sync/Async Blend  
Course Fee(s)
TXFC-F non-credit $285.00

Section Notes

Registration Deadline: October 21, 2026

  • This course is online synchronous and conducted in a virtual classroom. Requirements: laptop/desktop computer, stable Internet connection, camera, microphone.
  • Before your course begins, ensure your MyMRU account is activated. Step-by-step instructions for account activation can be found online. Once you have activated your account and have your MyMRU login information, you can log into your MRU Google account using your @mtroyal.ca email address and set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Help with your Google account can be found online, and help setting up MFA can be found online.
  • Course content will be available on the D2L Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) 3 days prior to the start date of your course. You must be logged in to your MRU Gmail account to access D2L Brightspace. Your instructor will be available on the course start date.
  • Review our Student Information webpage (mru.ca/CEStudent) for additional information about forms and policies, campus maps, parking information, technical support, and more.
  • For questions about this course or other information, contact fde@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.5554 / 1.888.616.3606 toll-free.
Section title
Introduction to Funeral Service
Type
ONA - Online Asynchronous
Dates
Nov 16, 2026 to Nov 25, 2026
Type
ONS - Online Synchronous
Days
Tu, Th, Su
Time
7:30PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Nov 17, 2026 to Nov 24, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
14.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery options
Online Sync/Async Blend  
Course Fee(s)
TXFC-F non-credit $285.00

Section Notes

Registration Deadline: November 14, 2026

  • This course is online synchronous and conducted in a virtual classroom. Requirements: laptop/desktop computer, stable Internet connection, camera, microphone.
  • Before your course begins, ensure your MyMRU account is activated. Step-by-step instructions for account activation can be found online. Once you have activated your account and have your MyMRU login information, you can log into your MRU Google account using your @mtroyal.ca email address and set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Help with your Google account can be found online, and help setting up MFA can be found online.
  • Course content will be available on the D2L Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) 3 days prior to the start date of your course. You must be logged in to your MRU Gmail account to access D2L Brightspace. Your instructor will be available on the course start date.
  • Review our Student Information webpage (mru.ca/CEStudent) for additional information about forms and policies, campus maps, parking information, technical support, and more.
  • For questions about this course or other information, contact fde@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.5554 / 1.888.616.3606 toll-free.
Section title
Introduction to Funeral Service
Type
ONA - Online Asynchronous
Dates
Dec 07, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026
Type
ONS - Online Synchronous
Days
Tu, Th, Su
Time
7:30PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Dec 08, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
14.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery options
Online Sync/Async Blend  
Course Fee(s)
TXFC-F non-credit $285.00

Section Notes

Registration Deadline: December 5, 2026

  • This course is online synchronous and conducted in a virtual classroom. Requirements: laptop/desktop computer, stable Internet connection, camera, microphone.
  • Before your course begins, ensure your MyMRU account is activated. Step-by-step instructions for account activation can be found online. Once you have activated your account and have your MyMRU login information, you can log into your MRU Google account using your @mtroyal.ca email address and set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Help with your Google account can be found online, and help setting up MFA can be found online.
  • Course content will be available on the D2L Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) 3 days prior to the start date of your course. You must be logged in to your MRU Gmail account to access D2L Brightspace. Your instructor will be available on the course start date.
  • Review our Student Information webpage (mru.ca/CEStudent) for additional information about forms and policies, campus maps, parking information, technical support, and more.
  • For questions about this course or other information, contact fde@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.5554 / 1.888.616.3606 toll-free.
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