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How much does an embalmer make in Canada?

CA$65,000a year

This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$5,417 a month.

Approx. take-home per month
CA$4,200
Equals
$46,210
Compared with the median pay in Canada
1.0 times
Data from
2025

Where Canada ranks among 143 countries

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Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What undertakers and embalmers earn in Canada
Lowest 10%: CA$37,440Median: CA$65,000Highest 10%: CA$105,000

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$69,370
2. Iceland estimate$69,100
3. Belgium estimate$62,410
6. Denmark estimate$47,340
7. Canada$46,210
8. United States$45,250
143. Nigeria estimate$378
Compare undertakers and embalmers in 143 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does an embalmer make a month in Canada?

The median gross salary is CA$5,417 a month, CA$65,000 a year.

How much does an embalmer make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$37,440 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$105,000.

Which country pays an embalmer the most?

Canada, with a median of $46,210 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does an embalmer make more in Canada or in United States?

In Canada: $46,210 a year against $45,250 in United States, 1.0 times more.

Who makes more, an embalmer or an animal carer?

An embalmer: CA$65,000 a year against CA$39,520 for an animal carer, 1.6 times more.

Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate