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Becoming a licensed funeral director
In terms of licensure in funeral service, there are several steps to follow:
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Contact the state licensing board of the state in which you hope to work (or one of the nearby funeral service programs listed in the directory). Each state has its own educational requirements and you should identify the requirements for the state in which you wish to work. You could also contact a local funeral home for this information.
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Choose a funeral service program. Graduation from an accredited funeral service program requires the completion of an associate degree, or its equivalent, and, within the credits earned for the associate degree, the completion of approximately 45 credits specifically in funeral service.
3. An apprenticeship is usually required by each state and this takes place either before or after mortuary college, depending upon your state licensing laws.
4. After graduation, you may be required to take a state licensing examination.
Please contact our office if you have additional questions.
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