Funeral directors and embalmers in Lower Mainland - Southwest

The employment outlook will be Moderate for funeral directors and embalmers (NOC 62201) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about funeral directors and embalmers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Funeral directors and embalmers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%