Funeral/Mortuary
2022
PROFESS I ONAL L I CENSURE & STATE AUTHOR I ZAT I ON D I SCLOSURE DETERMI NAT I ONS
FUNERAL SERV I CE & MORTUARY SC I ENCE NORTHWEST MS COMMUN I TY COL L EGE
Individual Licensure Requirements
THECONFERENCE
Establishment Licensure Requirements
Preneed Regulations
QUICK GUIDE
Regulations in Licensing Comprehensive compilation of requirements for individual licensure and establishment licensure for Conference member boards.
Continuing Education Requirements
Updated March 2022
Regula Ɵ ons in Funeral Service Licensing
The jurisdic Ɵ on informa Ɵ on contained in this publica Ɵ on is compiled through the self ‐ repor Ɵ ng and input of The Conference members. While it is meant to be a convenient reference, we encourage you to refer to each state/commonwealth/or province for the most current informa Ɵ on. Access to this publica Ɵ on is available electronically from our website at theconferenceonline.org. This document may not be reproduced without the wri Ʃ en consent of The Interna Ɵ onal Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards, Inc. Printed copies are also available in limited quan ƟƟ es by contac Ɵ ng our o ffi ce at services@theconferenceonline.org.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS & FEES FOR INDIVIDUALS BY JURISDICTION ……...…………. 4 ‐ 11
ESTABLISHMENT LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS & FEES BY JURISDICTION ................... 12 ‐ 14
CEU & RECIPROCITY/ENDORSEMENT ........................................................................ 15 ‐ 16
PRENEED REGULATIONS ............................................................................................ 17 ‐ 19
FOOTNOTES ..................................................................................................................... 20
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Exam Requirements Appren Ɵ ceship/Internship Requirements License & Renewal Fee NBE ($570) SBE LRR Served before, during, or a Ō er educa Ɵ on, in state/province, etc.? Case Reports
Background Check; Minimum Age
License Type
Educa Ɵ on Requirements (ABFSE graduate; other educa Ɵ on requirements)
Renewal Frequency
Funeral Director
ABFSE graduate; Bachelor’s Degree in any fi eld; or Cer Ɵ fi cate program from ABFSE school
Served during or a Ō er educa Ɵ on in AL
40
$200 & $200
$285
$50
State & Federal; 18
Renew every 2 years
Embalmer
ABFSE graduate
Served during or a Ō er educa Ɵ on in AL
40
$200 & $200
Alabama
$285
$50
State & Federal; 21
Comple Ɵ on of training course by approved provider every 4 yrs, comple Ɵ on of manufacturer ‐ led training $100 & $100
Crema Ɵ onist
High School/GED
$50
Funeral Director
30 semester hours from accredited college/ university Degree from accredited program of mortuary science
$60 $60 $60
Served any Ɵ me in AK
24
$235 & $235
Renew every 2 years
Alaska
Embalmer
NO; 18
Served any Ɵ me in AK
$235 & $235
24
FD & Emb. Combina Ɵ on
ABFSE graduate
Served a Ō er educa Ɵ on in AK
$235 & $235
24
Funeral Director
Graduate from Alberta approved funeral service program Graduate from Alberta approved program Graduate from Alberta approved funeral service program
$100 & $100
Province Exam $300
Served during or a Ō er educa Ɵ on
50
NA
Embalmer
25
$100 & $100
Served during or a Ō er educa Ɵ on
Renew each year
Alberta
Yes; NA
FD & Emb. Combina Ɵ on Pre ‐ need Salesperson
50 & 25 $175 & $175
Province Exam $300
Served during or a Ō er educa Ɵ on
Complete approved Pre ‐ need salesperson course
Pass course exam
NA
NA
$100 & $100
Funeral Director
Graduate of an accredited or provisionally accredited school of mortuary science Graduate of an accredited or provisionally accredited school of mortuary science
$80
Served before educa Ɵ on in AZ
25
$85 & $85
Embalmer
$80
Served before educa Ɵ on in AZ
25
$85 & $85
State & Federal; NA
Renew each year
Arizona
Crema Ɵ onist Pre ‐ need Salesperson
$85 & $85
Comple Ɵ on of a training course by approved provider
$80
NA
NA
$85 & $85
HS/GED; Complete up to 20 hrs in funeral service pract. & ethics & laws/rules approved by board
Funeral Director
$100
Served any Ɵ me in AR
50
$40 & $30
$100 Served any Ɵ me in AR —(See AR Footnote 1)
Embalmer
ABFSE graduate
50
$40 & $30
State; 18
Renew each year
FD & Emb. Combina Ɵ on Crematory Operator Transporter
Arkansas
$100 Served any Ɵ me in AR —(See AR Footnote 1) 50 & 50 $80 & $60
ABFSE graduate
High School/GED; Comple Ɵ on of a training course by an approved provider (renew every 5 years), manufacturer ‐ led training
See AR Footnote 2; OSHA, blood ‐ borne pathogen training required
$85 & $50
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Exam Requirements Appren Ɵ ceship/Internship Requirements License & Renewal Fee NBE ($570) SBE LRR Served before, during, or a Ō er educa Ɵ on, in state/province, etc.? Case Reports
Background Check; Minimum Age
License Type
Educa Ɵ on Requirements (ABFSE graduate; other educa Ɵ onal requirements)
Renewal Frequency
Funeral Director
Associate’s Degree in any fi eld or equivalent
NA
$200 & $200
$100 $150
ABFSE graduate; Associate’s Degree in Mortuary Science
Embalmer
Served any Ɵ me in CA
$150 & $100
State & Federal; 18
Renew each year
California
Crematory Manager Cremated Remains Disp.
$450
High School/GED
$80 & $80
NA
$100 & $50
Colorado
Licensure not required. Voluntary cer Ɵ fi ca Ɵ on available through CO FDA.
Funeral Director
Associate’s Degree in Mortuary Science
$210 & $235
Served before educa Ɵ on
NA
Renew each year
Connec Ɵ cut
State; NA
Embalmer
Associate’s Degree in Mortuary Science
Served before educa Ɵ on in CT
$210 & $115
50
State & Federal; NA
Renew every 2 years
Funeral Director
$140
Delaware
ABFSE graduate
Served a Ō er educa Ɵ on in DE
25
$188 & $188
Funeral Director
ABFSE graduate; Associate’s Degree in Mortuary Science ABFSE graduate; Associate’s Degree in Mortuary Science
$195 $195
$195 $195
Served a Ō er educa Ɵ on
25
$65 & $130
Renew every 2 years
FD & Emb. Combina Ɵ on Transporter
D.C.
NO; 18
Served a Ō er educa Ɵ on
25 & 25
$65 & $130
NA
$65 & $100
Funeral Director
ABFSE graduate; Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Mortuary Science or other ABFSE graduate; Bachelor’s Degree or Associate’s Degree in Mortuary Science ABFSE graduate; Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree (Associate’s in Funeral Services or a Bachelor’s/ Associate’s in any subject + 1 year mort. Sci. course
Quarterly reports Quarterly reports Quarterly reports
$374—$562/ $380 $374 ‐ $562/ $380 $534—$722/ $380 $255 per appointment
Served any Ɵ me in FL
$285
$132
Embalmer
Served any Ɵ me in FL
$132
State & Federal; 18
Renew every 2 years
Florida
FD & Emb. Combina Ɵ on Preneed Sales Agent
Served in FL
$132
NA
None
Embalmer
Served any Ɵ me in GA
50
$50 & $100
ABFSE graduate
Renew every 2 years
Georgia
NO; 18
FD & Emb. Combina Ɵ on
$60
ABFSE graduate
Served any Ɵ me in GA
50
$50 & $100
Renew each year
Hawaii
Embalmer
ABFSE graduate
Served any Ɵ me
$25 & $25
NO; 18
5
Background Check; Minimum Age
Exam Requirements Appren Ɵ ceship/Internship Requirements License & Renewal Fee NBE ($570) SBE LRR Served before, during, or a Ō er educa Ɵ on, in state/province, etc.? Case Reports
License Type
Educa Ɵ on Requirements (ABFSE graduate; other educa Ɵ onal requirements)
Renewal Frequency
Funeral Director
60 semester or 90 quarter hours from accredited college plus at least 15 hours from ABFSE program ABFSE graduate; 60 semester or 90 quarter hours from accred. college in addi Ɵ on to ABFSE program
Served any Ɵ me in ID
25
$85 & $85
Renew each year
Idaho
Mor Ɵ cian
NO; 21
Served any Ɵ me in ID
25
$85 & $85
Cer Ɵ fi cate of Authority
Must be a licensed funeral director or mor Ɵ cian
$50 & $50
FD & Emb. Combina Ɵ on NO; 18
ABFSE graduate; Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Arts or Science
Renew every 2 yrs
Illinois
Served a Ō er educa Ɵ on in IL
24 & 24 $100 & $100
30 semester or 45 quarter hours from postsecondary ins Ɵ tu Ɵ on & 4 quarters from accredited school of mortuary science OR 21 month program in mortuary science (all programs must be approved by board.)
Indiana FD & Emb.
Renew every 2 yrs
$50
$50
Served before educa Ɵ on in IN
Combina Ɵ on NO; 18
4
$50 & $50
FD & Emb. Combina Ɵ on NO; NA
ABFSE graduate; 60 college credit hours that exclude technical Mortuary Science course
Renew every 2 yrs
Iowa
Served before educa Ɵ on in IA
12 & 12 $120 & $120
Funeral Director
$228 prorated & $228 $168 prorated & $168
60 hours of college (20 in areas de fi ned by law)
Served a Ō er educa Ɵ on
25
$200
ABFSE graduate; Associate’s Degree in Mortuary Science
No minimum
Embalmer
Served a Ō er educa Ɵ on
Renew every 2 yrs
Kansas
NO; 18
Comple Ɵ on of a training course by an approved provider (must complete 2 hours of CE every two years)
Crematory Operator Assistant FD
High School/GED
$50 & $50
High School/GED
NA
prorated & $180
Funeral Director
$100 $100
High School/GED
Served any Ɵ me in KY
25
$75 & $75
$100 $100
$100
Embalmer
Associate’s Degree in Mortuary Science
Served any Ɵ me in KY
$75 & $75
25
Renew each year
Kentucky
Federal; 18
FD & Emb. Combina Ɵ on Transporter
25, 25, 25
High School/GED
Served any Ɵ me in KY
NA
$100
High School/GED
Blood ‐ borne pathogen, state course annually
$150 & $150
Funeral Director
ABFSE graduate; Minimum of 30 college freshman semester hours from SACS or equivalent ins Ɵ tu Ɵ on
Served any Ɵ me in LA
30
$250 & $80
$285
FD & Emb. Combina Ɵ on
Renew each year
Louisiana
NO; 18
ABFSE graduate
Served any Ɵ me in LA
30
$250 & $80
Crematory Operator
Crematory operator training course by approved provider, manufacturer ‐ led training
High School/GED
$250 & $80
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Background Check; Minimum Age
Exam Requirements Appren Ɵ ceship/Internship Requirements License & Renewal Fee NBE ($570) SBE LRR Served before, during, or a Ō er educa Ɵ on, in state/province, etc.? Case Reports
License Type
Educa Ɵ on Requirements (ABFSE graduate; other educa Ɵ onal requirements)
Renewal Frequency
FD & Emb. Combina Ɵ on State; 18
$140
Served before educa Ɵ on
$230 & $230
NA
Renew each year
Maine
A Ʃ endant
OSHA, blood ‐ borne pathogen training renewed annually
$80 & $80
Funeral Director Mor Ɵ cian Crematory Operator
$265 Served in MD during or any Ɵ me if enrolled 20 & 20 $600 & $600 $265 Served in MD during or any Ɵ me if enrolled 20, 20, 20 $600 & $600
Associate’s Degree in Mortuary Science
Renew every 2 years
+ prac Ɵ ca l
Associate’s Degree in Mortuary Science
State & Federal; 18
Maryland
Comple Ɵ on of training course by approved provider & manufacturer ‐ led training Must take courses in transporta Ɵ on regs, blood ‐ borne pathogen, infec Ɵ ous disease, OSHA, Human Dignity Act
Ability to read & write
$300 & $300
Does not renew
Transporter
Ability to read & write
$40
FD & Emb. Combina Ɵ on
$83
Associate’s Degree in Mortuary Science
Served any Ɵ me in MA
NA
$66 & $155
$83
Renew each year
Massachuse Ʃ s
State; 18
Funeral Assistant
High School/GED plus speci fi c coursework
$31 & $31
Mortuary Science Licensee
Renew every 2 years
$60 or $100 & $80
3 year mortuary science program at an accredited college or university
$59
Michigan
NO; NA
25
Served during educa Ɵ on
Renew each year
Minnesota
Mor Ɵ cian
NO; NA
Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Arts; or equivalent
Served a Ō er educa Ɵ on
75
$200 & $200
$125
Funeral Director
Prorated & $100 Prorated & $125
High School/GED
Served any Ɵ me in MS
50
$285
Renew every 2 years
FD & Emb. Combina Ɵ on
Mississippi
ABFSE Graduate
25
NO; 18
Served any Ɵ me in MS
Crematory Operator
NA
Crematory Course Comple Ɵ on cer Ɵ fi cate by an approved provider
$100 & $100
High School/GED plus appren Ɵ ceship in lieu of formal educa Ɵ on or Cer Ɵ fi cate of Pro fi ciency programs for funeral director; ABFSE graduate
Funeral Director
Served during educa Ɵ on, proof of 10 funeral services conducted
$150 & $150
10
$285
$140
Renew every 2 years
State; 18
Limited Funeral Dir. Embalmer Pre ‐ need Agent Pre ‐ need Agent FD
$150 & $150
High School/BED
$140
Missouri
Served a Ō er educa Ɵ on in MO
25
$150 & $150
ABFSE graduate
$140 $140
Renew each year
NA
NA
$40 & $40
NO; 18
Must register with board o ffi ce
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Exam Requirements Appren Ɵ ceship/Internship Requirements License & Renewal Fee NBE ($570) SBE LRR Served before, during, or a Ō er educa Ɵ on, in state/province, etc.? Case Reports
Background Check; Minimum Age
License Type
Educa Ɵ on Requirements (ABFSE graduate; other educa Ɵ onal requirements) ABFSE graduate; Associate’s Degree in Funeral Service or Mortuary Science is minimum; Bachelor’s Degree in Funeral Service or Mortuary Science
Renewal Frequency
Mor Ɵ cian
25
Served a Ō er educa Ɵ on
$544 & $435
Renew each year
Montana
NO; 18
Crematory Operator & Technician
High School/GED
$435 & $218
None
FD & Emb. Combina Ɵ on State; 19
ABFSE graduate; plus 60 semester hours/college credit in speci fi c areas
Served before or a Ō er educa Ɵ on in NE
Renew every 2 years
Nebraska
$90 & $90
25
Must have 1 year of ac Ɵ ve prac Ɵ ce as a Funeral Arranger in NV
Funeral Director
NA
$375 & $200
$335
$190 $190
State & Federal; 18
Renew every 2 years
ABFSE graduate; 60 semester or 90 quarter hours at accredited college or university
Nevada
Embalmer
Served any Ɵ me in NV
$375 & $200
50
$335
Funeral Arranger
None
$375 & $200
ABFSE graduate; 30 credits of postsecondary educa Ɵ on ABFSE graduate; 30 credits of postsecondary educa Ɵ on
50 emb 25 fd 50 emb 25 fd
Prorated & $150 Prorated & $300
$150
Embalmer
Served any Ɵ me in NH
New Hampshire
Renew every 2 years
State; 18
FD & Emb. Combina Ɵ on
$150
Served any Ɵ me in NH
New Jersey FD & Emb. Combina Ɵ on
$350 & $175 ‐ 350
Renew every 2 years
$125
NO
ABFSE graduate; At least 60 academic credits
Served any Ɵ me in NJ
75, 75, 25
New Mexico
FD & Emb. Combina Ɵ on
Renew each year
$100
NO
Associate’s Degree in Mortuary Science
50, 50, 50 $200 & $150
Served before educa Ɵ on
New York Funeral Director
Renew every 2 years
Not speci fi c $125 & $125
ABFSE graduate
Served a Ō er educa Ɵ on in NY
NO
Funeral Director
Board ‐ approved Funeral Director program from ABFSE college
Served any Ɵ me in NC
25
$150 & $75
+Path.
Provisional Funeral Dir. Embalmer FD & Emb Combina Ɵ on Transporter
See NC Footnote
Not required
$500 & $250
State & Na Ɵ onal; 18
Associate’s Degree in Mort. Sci. from ABFSE college
Served any Ɵ me in NC
25
$150 & $75
North Carolina
Renew each year
Associate’s Degree in Mort. Sci. from ABFSE college
Served any Ɵ me in NC
$150 & $75
25
Valid NC driver’s license, $500k minimum Professional Liability Insurance; NC min requirements for Vehicle Liability Insurance $125 & $75
Crematory Operator
NO; 18
Comple Ɵ on of training course by an approved provider for cer Ɵ fi ca Ɵ on (must recer Ɵ fy if cer Ɵ fi ca Ɵ on expires)
NA
8
Exam Requirements Appren Ɵ ceship/Internship Requirements License & Renewal Fee NBE ($570) SBE LRR Served before, during, or a Ō er educa Ɵ on, in state/province, etc.? Case Reports
Background Check; Minimum Age
License Type
Educa Ɵ on Requirements (ABFSE graduate; other educa Ɵ onal requirements)
Renewal Frequency
FD & Emb. Combina Ɵ on
ABFSE graduate; Associate’s or Diploma in Mort. Science plus 60 semester hours of college credit
Complete 30 hours & be enrolled before appren Ɵ ceship begins
25 & 10
$100 & $100
North Dakota
Renew each year
NO; 18
Crematory Operator
Comple Ɵ on of training course by approved provider every 3 years & manufacturer led training
NA
Funeral Director
Graduate of Board approved program and/or comple Ɵ on of 12 mth appren Ɵ ceship Comple Ɵ on of Board approved program ABFSE graduate; Graduate of Board approved program
25, 25, 25, 25
Served during educa Ɵ on in NS
$200 & $200
Federal; 19
Renew each year
Nova Sco Ɵ a
Embalmer
Served during educa Ɵ on in NS
NA
$200 & $200
FD & Emb. Combina Ɵ on
25, 25, 25, 25
Served during educa Ɵ on
$200 & $200
Funeral Director
Bachelor’s Degree in any fi eld
$285 $140
Served before educa Ɵ on in OH
50
$200 & $200
State & Federal; 18
Bachelor’s degree in any fi eld; o ffi cial mort. science transcript with at least 12 months instruc Ɵ on
$285 $140
Renew every 2 years
Embalmer
Served before educa Ɵ on in OH
25
Ohio
$200 & $200
Comple Ɵ on of training course by an approved provider, Laws & Rules exam, & refresher course every 2 years
Crematory Operator
High School/GED
$150 & $150
Funeral Director
ABFSE graduate; Associate’s Degree plus 60 hours
$100
Served any Ɵ me in OK
50
$75 & $75
Renew each year
Oklahoma
Embalmer
ABFSE graduate; Associate’s Degree plus 60 hours
$100
Served any Ɵ me in OK
25
$75 & $75
NO; 21
FD & Emb. Combina Ɵ on
ABFSE graduate; Associate’s Degree plus 60 hours
$100
Served any Ɵ me in OK
25
$75 & $75
Funeral Dir. 1 Funeral Dir. 2 Transfer Svcs. Sales Rep.
Diploma from Humber College Diploma from Humber College
Served a Ō er educa Ɵ on in ON Served a Ō er educa Ɵ on in ON
NA NA
$250 & $200 $250 & $200
Entry to Prac Ɵ ce Exam(s) & Licensing and Jurisprudence
Provincial/ Federal; 18
Renew each year
Ontario
NA
NA
Cer Ɵ fi cate from Humber College
$250 & $200
Funeral Preplanner
NA
NA
Cer Ɵ fi cate from Humber College
$250 & $200
Funeral Director
$80/$160 & $160 $80/$160 & $160 $160/$320 & $320
Associate’s Degree in any accredited fi eld
$100
Served any Ɵ me in OR
25
Embalmer
ABFSE graduate
$100
Served any Ɵ me in OR
35
Renew every 2 years
Oregon
State; 18
FD & Emb. Combina Ɵ on
ABFSE graduate
$100
25 & 35
Served any Ɵ me in OR
Preneed Salesperson
None
$150 & $50
Renew every 2 years
Pennsylvania Funeral Director
State; 21
ABFSE graduate
Served before gradua Ɵ on
35
$25 & $400
$190
9
Background Check; Minimum Age
Exam Requirements Appren Ɵ ceship/Internship Requirements License & Renewal Fee NBE ($570) SBE LRR Served before, during, or a Ō er educa Ɵ on, in state/province, etc.? Case Reports
License Type
Educa Ɵ on Requirements (ABFSE graduate; other educa Ɵ onal requirements)
Renewal Frequency
Rhode Island
FD & Emb. Combina Ɵ on
Renew each year
Served in RI, reports due quarterly
$30 & $30
NA; NA
ABFSE graduate; Associate of Science
Funeral Director
Graduate from ins Ɵ tu Ɵ on recognized by Council
Served a Ō er educa Ɵ on in SK
30
$160 & $160
$75
Renew each year
Prac Ɵ cal embalming exam $75
30 (incl. 5 autopsies) $160 & $160
Embalmer Crematory Operator Transporter
Graduate from ins Ɵ tu Ɵ on recognized by Council
Served a Ō er educa Ɵ on in SK
Federal; NA
Comple Ɵ on of training course by approved provider, annual CE class
$175 Observe 5 crema Ɵ ons & conduct 10 crema Ɵ ons
Saskatchewan
NA
$160; NA
$200 & $200
Renew each year
Assist in 6 funerals, 6 arrangements, comple Ɵ on/ execu Ɵ on of 10 prepaid contracts
Salesperson
Salesperson course
$160 & $160
ABFSE graduate; Bachelor’s Degree; or 60 accredited college hours; or 1 year course in funeral direc Ɵ ng approved by the board ABFSE graduate; Comple Ɵ on of a course in embalming approved by the Board ABFSE graduate or meet two individuals sets of requirements above ABFSE graduate; Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Mortuary Science plus 60 semester hours of approved college credit
Funeral Director
Served any Ɵ me in SC
50
$100 & $300
$285
$140
South Carolina
Renew every 2 years
State; 18
$285 $285
$140 $140
Embalmer
Served any Ɵ me in SC
50
$100 & $300
FD & Emb. Combina Ɵ on
Served any Ɵ me in SC
50 each $150 & $320
South Dakota
Renew each year
FD & Emb. Combina Ɵ on
$50
NO; 18
25
Served any Ɵ me in SD
$125 & $125
Funeral Director
Comple Ɵ on of funeral service educa Ɵ on program of not less than 30 hours accredited by ABFSE
Quarterly reports Quarterly reports
$435 & $235
Served any Ɵ me in TN
$250
$155 $155
NO; 18
Renew every 2 years
Tennessee
$250
Embalmer
$435 & $235
ABFSE graduate
Served any Ɵ me in TN
Transporter
Professional liability insurance with a minimum of 1 million dollars coverage
$350 & $250
Funeral Director
Cer Ɵ fi cate in Funeral Service or Associate’s Degree in Applied Science
$285 $89
Served any Ɵ me in TX
45
$175 & $193
State & Federal; 18
Renew every 2 years
ABFSE graduate; Associate’s Degree in Applied Science ABFSE graduate; Associate’s Degree in Applied Science
Texas
Embalmer
$89
Served any Ɵ me in TX
45
$175 & $193
FD & Emb. Combina Ɵ on
$89
Served any Ɵ me in TX
45 & 45 $350 & $330
Bkgrd. review if on app; NA
FD Service Director
Associate’s Degree, or equivalent, in Mortuary Science
Renew every 2 years
Utah
$68 Served any Ɵ me, at least 2,000 hours
$160 & $88
50
10
Exam Requirements Appren Ɵ ceship/Internship Requirements License & Renewal Fee NBE ($570) SBE LRR Served before, during, or a Ō er educa Ɵ on, in state/province, etc.? Case Reports
Background Check; Minimum Age
License Type
Educa Ɵ on Requirements (ABFSE graduate; other educa Ɵ onal requirements)
Renewal Frequency
Funeral Director
NA; 18 NA; 18 NA; 18
ABFSE graduate ABFSE graduate
$70 & $350 $70 & $350 $70 & $125
Embalmer Crematory Personnel Removal Personnel
Renew every 2 years
Vermont
Proof of comple Ɵ on of up to three hours of educa Ɵ on infec Ɵ ous disease
NA; 18
$70 & $125
Proof of comple Ɵ on of up to three hours of educa Ɵ on infec Ɵ ous disease
Funeral Director
ABFSE graduate OR equivalent of 60 credit hours with comple Ɵ on of Board ‐ approved funeral direc Ɵ ng prog.
$170 $170 $170 $140 $140
Served any Ɵ me
25
$325 & $225
$285
Renew each year
Virginia
Embalmer
NO; 18
ABFSE graduate OR Board ‐ approved program
Served any Ɵ me
25
$325 & $225
$285
FD & Emb. Combina Ɵ on
ABFSE graduate
Served any Ɵ me
25 & 25 $325 & $225
Funeral Director
Associate’s Degree in Mortuary Science—alterna Ɵ ve educa Ɵ on requirements accepted
Quarterly reports Quarterly reports
Served before in WA
$100 & $150
Self ‐ Reported background check; 18
Renew each year
Washington
Embalmer
$100 & $150
Associate’s Degree in Mortuary Science
Served any Ɵ me in WA
Crematory Operator
Comple Ɵ on of Operator Training for Ini Ɵ al License; must be renewed every 5 years *Requirements are the same for Alkaline Hydrolysis Operator & Natural Organic Reduc Ɵ on Facility Operator
$135 & $100
FD & Emb. Combina Ɵ on
ABFSE graduate; minimum Associate’s Degree in undergraduate studies, minimum 1 year mort. school
Served before educa Ɵ on in WV
$160 & $200
35
West Virginia
Renew every 2 years
NO; 18
Crematory Operator
High School/GED; comple Ɵ on of training course
$120 & $120
25, 25, 25
FD & Emb. Combina Ɵ on
ABFSE graduate; See WI Footnote
Served any Ɵ me in WI
$75 & $75
$75
Renew every 2 years
Wisconsin
State; 18
Crematory Operator
Registra Ɵ on with WI DSPS
$75 & $75
completed sixty (60) hours from accredited college, and separately obtained an associates degree in funeral service or mortuary science from accredited program, or, in the alterna Ɵ ve, received a bachelor degree in funeral service prac Ɵ ce or mortuary science
FD & Emb. Combina Ɵ on
$125 & $125 Renew each year
Served any Ɵ me in WY
NA
Wyoming
NO; 18
Crematory Operator
High School/GED; comple Ɵ on of training course by approved provider
NA
11
Establishment Licensure
Who Monitors Licensed Establishments?
Establishment Licensure Requirements by Jurisdic Ɵ on What is License Fee? Renewal Period?
What Types of Establishments Are Inspected? By Whom? How O Ō en?
What Is the Procedure if Establishment Fails Inspec Ɵ on?
Funeral Board
Branch Establishment
Other
Establishment
Crematory
Cemetery
Preneed
Funeral Homes
Crematories
Cemeteries
$400/ $500 biennially
Registra Ɵ on fee $200
Ɵ meframe to correct before reinspect, disciplinary ac Ɵ on may be taken
Alabama
annually by funeral board
Government o ffi ce/department $235 biennially
Alaska
None
$75 if FD sells/$200 if slsprsn. also selling
follow up to ensure ac Ɵ on taken; if not administra Ɵ ve penalty or possible other disciplinary ac Ɵ on counseled on correc Ɵ ons, if not corrected, brought before board for disciplinary ac Ɵ ons no Ɵ fi ca Ɵ on and Ɵ me to correct before fi ling complaint if viola Ɵ ons are noted, progressive discipline
$100 annually
at least once every 3 years by AFSRB inspector
Alberta
$150 annually
$150 annually
$500/renewal based on disposi Ɵ ons $185 / $150 annually
$200 per retort
once every 5 years by licensing administrator
Arizona
$185 / $150 annually
$85/ $50 annually $400 annually $544 annually $315 annually
$1500 / $425 annually
annually or as ‐ needed by board inspector
Arkansas
Cemetery & Funeral Bureau
California
$400 annually
$400 annually
annually by bureau
Government o ffi ce/ department CT Department of Public Health
Colorado
$544 annually
not inspected unless a complaint is fi led
Connec Ɵ cut
$375 annually
annually by compliance specialist
possible sanc Ɵ ons by board
Delaware
$363 biennially
None
Basic Business License (BBL) $680 ‐ $905 biennially
Basic Business License (BBL) $505 ‐ $5005 annually
Basic Business License (BBL)
Basic Business License (BBL)
Basic Business License (BBL) preneed branch estab. $155 annually
ini Ɵ al license & random by DOH
NA
NA
Division of Funeral, Cemetery & Consumer Services
Florida (See FL Footnote 1)
$530 ‐ 755 / $995 biennially
$505 annually
cita Ɵ on, no Ɵ ce of noncompliance, forward for administra Ɵ ve discipline
annually by division
annually by Secretary of State Enforcement Division
$150 biennially
Georgia
$150 biennially
$100 annually
cita Ɵ on or hearing
Hawaii
None
$200 annually
$50 annually
inves Ɵ ga Ɵ on is opened for board determina Ɵ on
Idaho Illinois Indiana
$125 annually
annually by board
None
IPLA, when complaint is fi led IPLA, varies
$100—does not expire
complaint is fi led with A Ʃ orney General
IPLA
$50 biennially
$50 biennially
IPLA, varies
Iowa
$90/3 years
$90/3 years
None
$650 biennially
Kansas
$650 biennially $650 biennially
twice per year by state board
no Ɵ fi ca Ɵ on le Ʃ er, can result in fi ne
Kentucky
$200 annually
$200 annually
every 18 mths. by bd. inspector
Board sanc Ɵ ons
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Who Monitors Licensed Establishments?
Establishment Licensure Requirements by Jurisdic Ɵ on What is License Fee? Renewal Period?
What Types of Establishments Are Inspected? By Whom? How O Ō en?
What Is the Procedure if Establishment Fails Inspec Ɵ on?
Funeral Board
Branch Establishment
Other
Establishment
Crematory
Cemetery
Preneed
Funeral Homes
Crematories
Cemeteries
documenta Ɵ on on inspec Ɵ on/submit for complaint review
minimum of 1 Ɵ me per year by inspector
$1500 annually
$1500 annually
Louisiana
$1500 annually
O ffi ce of Prof. & Occup. Reg.
Maine
$230 annually $230 annually
NA
NA
30 days to correct; de fi cient le Ʃ er sent if not corrected
biennially by board sta ff (and transport vehicles biennially)
$350 biennially
$700 biennially
Maryland
See MD footnote
every 18 mths by Division of Prof. Licensure ini Ɵ al license, change of ownership or structural chg., every 3 years
Local Boards of Health
Massachuse Ʃ s
$40 one ‐Ɵ me
$40 one ‐Ɵ me
discipline
$1500 renewal annually
Corpora Ɵ ons, Securi Ɵ es & Commercial Licensing Bureau
$1500 renew annually
$120 every 3 years
$170 / $225 biennially
Michigan
required compliance
correc Ɵ on orders or administra Ɵ ve penalty
Minnesota
MN Department of Health
$425 annually
$425 annually $425 annually
biennially DOH
Mississippi
Prorated, renewed biennially
biennially by board o ffi ce
NA
$250 / $200 biennially $544 / $653 annually
$250 / $200 biennially $544 / $653 annually $300 every 5 years
given opportunity to resolve before board
Seller $200 Provider $100 minimum annually by bd. inspector
Missouri
5 yrs. by bd. inspector
$544 / $109 annually
$1813 / $2175 every 5 yrs
Montana
annually by board inspector
complaint/disciplinary process
Division of Public Health
$250 biennially $375 biennially
given 30 days to correct, disciplinary ac Ɵ on if not corrected no Ɵ ce of viola Ɵ on issued allowing Ɵ me to correct, or ini Ɵ a Ɵ on of discipline proceedings no Ɵ fi ed of de fi ciencies & Ɵ meframe to remediate enforcement bureau report reviewed by board failed no Ɵ ce sent and re ‐ inspected, failed inspec Ɵ on fees order to correct up to administra Ɵ ve hearing correct/reinspect or board review to determine discipline
Nebraska
$75 biennially
every 5 years
$375 biennially
$375 biennially
Nevada
$375 biennially
biennially by inspector
New Hampshire
$200 every 3 years
$100 every 3 years
$500 every 5 years
every 3 years by funeral board members
biennially by enforcement bureau
$700 biennially
New Jersey
Regula Ɵ on & Licensing Dept.
New Mexico
$400 annually
$400 annually
annually by state inspectors
as needed by Bureau
$300 biennially
NYS Dept. of Health Bureau of Funeral Direc Ɵ ng
New York North Carolina
by DOS
by DOS
every 3 years by Board Compliance Inspector
$250 / $200 annually
$400 / $150 annually
$150 / $100 annually
North Dakota
$100 annually
$100 annually
biennially by health department
Board ac Ɵ on
Service Nova Sco Ɵ a
$66 annually
Nova Sco Ɵ a
$133.35 annually per loca Ɵ on
$66 annually
direc Ɵ ve sent by Deputy Registrar
1 ‐ 3 year rota Ɵ on by Service Nova Sco Ɵ a
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Establishment Licensure
Who Monitors Licensed Establishments?
Establishment Licensure Requirements by Jurisdic Ɵ on What is License Fee? Renewal Period?
What Types of Establishments Are Inspected? By Whom? How O Ō en?
What Is the Procedure if an Establishment Fails an Inspec Ɵ on?
Funeral Board
Branch Establishment
Other
Establishment
Crematory
Cemetery
Preneed
Funeral Homes
Crematories
Cemeteries
$400 biennially
$400 biennially
Ohio
annually by board inspector
Correc Ɵ ve ac Ɵ on within 30 days
Oklahoma
annually by board inspector
Complaint is issued
$750 annually
$750 annually $750 annually
$15 + $12/ crema Ɵ on annually
De fi ciency no Ɵ ce with Ɵ me to correct; proof of compliance; possible suspension
$200 + $16 per call/annually (Transfer Service)
$200 + $16 per call/annually
$15 + $12/ burial annually $150 & $4/ interment, up
Ontario
new licensure and as required by board inspector
$150 & $200, $2/crema Ɵ on biennially
$150 / $700 biennially
$150 / $700 biennially
Oregon
biennially by board inspector
Correc Ɵ ve procedure
to $1200 biennially
$400 biennially
annually by BOE&I
Pennsylvania
$400 biennially
Re ‐ inspec Ɵ on
Health Department
Possible proba Ɵ on—given 30 days to correct Minor issues can be rec Ɵ fi ed informally, serious issues can result in discipline
Rhode Island
$120 annually
$120 annually $120 annually
twice annually by State Inspector
as required by Cons. Prot. Branch
as required by Resource & Comp. O ffi cer
Saskatchewan
$200 annually
$200 annually
cemetery Inspector annually
South Carolina South Dakota
$350 biennially
$350 biennially
Reinspec Ɵ on, complaint reviewed by board
$350 biennially
annually by board inspector
$250 annually
$100 annually
annually by board
Reinspec Ɵ on within 20 days
every 2 yrs by auditor
$575 biennially $462/$537 annually
annually by regulatory board fi eld representa Ɵ ve
Tennessee
No Ɵ ce of viola Ɵ on/complaint
$462/ $537 annually
Given no Ɵ ce & 15 days to correct, failure may result in license viola Ɵ on
Texas
annually by TFSC inspectors
Division of Occupa Ɵ onal and Professional Licensing
Combined Establishment and Preneed provider applica Ɵ on fee $250—renew every two years (crematory is an establishment)
Utah
as needed by division inves Ɵ gator
Disciplinary ac Ɵ on against the license
Must submit a correc Ɵ ve ac Ɵ on plan w/in 30 days & facility will be reinspected Opportunity to correct; possible disciplinary ac Ɵ on
Vermont
$70 biennially
$70 biennially
biennially by VT inspector
$600 / $400 annually $400 / $325 annually
$600 / $400 annually $350 / $325 annually
$250 / $200 annually $210, $8 per crema Ɵ on annually*
Virginia
Every 3 ‐ 4 years by DHP inspectors
$250 / $225 annually
Department of Licensing
$300, $6.20 per burial
Re ‐ inspec Ɵ on, may move to discipline
Washington
annually by DOL Inspector
West Virginia
$400 biennially $75 biennially
$350 biennially $75 biennially
Given period to comply
$275 biennially
annually by board inspector
WI Cemetery Board, WI DSPS
$75 biennially
opening & as needed by DSPS
Wisconsin
Inves Ɵ ga Ɵ on
$150 / $200 annually
$125 / $200 annually
Wyoming
Determined on case by case basis
annually by board
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CEU Requirements, Endorsement & Reciprocity
Endorsement & Reciprocity Regula Ɵ ons
CEU Requirements
Hours Required
Agreements w/ Other Jurisdic Ɵ on?
Reciprocity or Endorsement
Any other requirements for those licensed in another jurisdic Ɵ on other than minimum?
Monitoring?
Penalty for Non ‐ Compliance
Hours Year(s)
Alabama
8
2 years All licensees must report
Reciprocity Reciprocity Cross CA Agreement Reciprocity
No No
No No
License not renewed
Alaska
CEU Not required
Part of estab. inspec Ɵ on process; submi Ʃ ed to the board
Labour Mobility agreement
Alberta
12
3 Years
License not renewed
Pass AB FD exam
Arizona
12
year
Renewals
Licensee brought before board to determine ac Ɵ on
No
No
CE provider must submit proof of a Ʃ endance
Arkansas
6
year
Endorsement
No
No
License not renewed
Embalmers licensed in other state & prac Ɵ ced for 3 of last 7 yrs prior to applica Ɵ on, not required to complete appren Ɵ ceship. Must meet other requirements & pass exam.
California
CEU Not required
Colorado Connec Ɵ cut
Licensure not required. Voluntary cer Ɵ fi ca Ɵ on available through CO FDA.
6
year
Review if complaint fi led
Proba Ɵ on un Ɵ l CE complete
Reciprocity
No
No
Delaware
10
2 years
Audits
Board determines discipline based on hearing
Reciprocity
Ac Ɵ vely prac Ɵ ced 3 out of last 5 years
No
6
2 years
Audits
Reciprocity
Pass DC Laws Exam
MD, VA & NC
License not renewed, extension
Depends on circumstances, admin. ac Ɵ on may be taken (1 must be communicable disease course)
Florida
12
2 years
Division con fi rms CEs
Both
Yes
No
Georgia Hawaii
10
2 years
Audits
License not renewed
Both Both
Pass GA Laws Exam
No No No No No No
CEU Not Required
No
Idaho
8
year
Audits Audits Audits Audits
Disciplinary ac Ɵ on case by case basis
Endorsement Endorsement
Licensed in another jurisdic Ɵ on for 5 yrs
Fine, disciplinary ac Ɵ on, providers are reviewed by the Board and licensed by department
Illinois
Ac Ɵ ve licensure, no discipline, a ffi davits of ac Ɵ ve prac Ɵ ce
24
2 years
Indiana
5
year
Fine, suspension
NA
Pass IN Laws exam
Iowa
Must be comparable or exceed IA requirements
24
2 years
May be assessed a civil penalty
Endorsement
Kansas
12
2 years
Submi Ʃ ed w/ renewal
License not renewed
Both
Funeral directors must be licensed for minimum of one year
No
Kentucky
12
2 years
Random visits
License not renewed
Endorsement
Pass state exams
No
Louisiana
4
year
Endorsement
No
No
CE broker
NA
Consent agreement with warning, extension, possible fi ne
Maine
No
12
2 years
Audits
NA
No
Pass Jurisprudence exam + 5 years in good standing from previously licensed jurisdic Ɵ on
Maryland
12
2 years
Audits & random visits
License not renewed
NA
No
Massachuse Ʃ s
No
8
year
Audits
No
Fine and licensee must make up courses
Endorsement
Michigan
Reciprocity
Pass State Board Exam
No
No CEU Requirements
Post CEs on website & verify
Minnesota
Both
Requirements must be substan Ɵ ally similar or equivalent
No
15
2 years
Follow ‐ up correspondence, case by case basis
Mississippi
No CEU Requirements No CEU Requirements
Endorsement
No
No
Obtain veri fi ca Ɵ on of licensure from each state ever licensed in; must be licensed for at least one year
Missouri
No
Reciprocity
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Endorsement & Reciprocity Regula Ɵ ons
CEU Requirements
Agreements w/ Other Jurisdic Ɵ on?
Hours Required
Are there any other requirements for those licensed in another jurisdic Ɵ on other than minimum? Prac Ɵ cing 5 of last 7 years, if not ‐ must retake NBE, no disciplinary issues, reciproca Ɵ ng state must have substan Ɵ ally equivalent requirements Addi Ɵ onal educa Ɵ on requirements can be waived if licensed for 5 years Embalmers licensed at least 5 years & ac Ɵ vely prac Ɵ cing 2 of the last 5 years preceding app, Pass NV LRR, NBE Science
Reciprocity or Endorsement
Monitoring?
Penalty for Non ‐ Compliance
Hours
Year(s)
Montana
6
Year
Audits
Administra Ɵ ve suspension process
Reciprocity
No
Nebraska See Footnote
NA
No
12
2 years
Audits
License not renewed
Nevada
12
2 years
Audits
Disciplinary ac Ɵ on
Endorsement
No
New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico
Tracked by Board
NA
No
14
2 years
License not renewed
No
10 10 12
2 years
Audits Audits Audits
Fine, suspension, or required make up credits
Reciprocity
Le Ʃ er of veri fi ca Ɵ on and pass JP exam
No No No
NA
year
Veri fi ca Ɵ on of licensure from jurisdic Ɵ on(s) where license is held
License not renewed
New York
2 years
Endorsement
Pass NYS Law Exam
Given 120 days to complete & $125 late fee
Prac Ɵ ced 3 years prior to applica Ɵ on and board determines if other jurisdic Ɵ on’s requirements are equivalent or greater
North Carolina
5
year
Audits
Reciprocity
No
License not renewed
North Dakota
Reciprocity
Pass Laws Exam
No
No CEU Requirements
6 credits, every 5 yrs per license
Labour Mobility agreement Courtesy card (border states)
Nova Sco Ɵ a
Annual review
Reciprocity
Pass Provincial Law exam, criminal records check, le Ʃ er of good standing
License not renewed
Ohio See Footnote
18
2 years
Random visits
Fine, disciplinary ac Ɵ on, case by case basis
Reciprocity
Pass OH LR Exam, le Ʃ er of good standing, 2 le Ʃ ers of recommenda Ɵ on
Oklahoma *1 in person & 1 ethics course
6
year
Random visits
Fine ‐ $500
Endorsement
No
No
Ontario
year
License renewal
License not renewed
Reciprocity
Jurisprudence Exam and police check
No
6
Oregon
No CEU Requirements
Reciprocity
Ac Ɵ vely prac Ɵ cing, license in good standing, pass Law Exam
No
Pennsylvania * includes 2 hr child abuse course Rhode Island
6
2 years
Audits
Reciprocity
No
MD & WV
License not renewed
5
year
Audits
Licensee usually given a Ɵ meframe to complete
NA
Submi Ʃ ed by licensee
4 per license
Pass Jurisprudence Exam, criminal record check, le Ʃ er of good standing from current jurisdic Ɵ on Endorsement over 5 years ‐ if under, review on case by case basis
Labour Mobility agreement
Saskatchewan
year
Reciprocity
License not renewed
No No No No No No
South Carolina South Dakota
6
2 years
CE broker
License will not be renewed; disciplinary ac Ɵ on
Endorsement Endorsement
No CEU Requirements
No
Random visits; verify @ renewal
Tennessee
10 16 20
Year
Reciprocity Reciprocity
Pass TN Laws Exam
License not renewed License not renewed
Texas Utah
2 years 2 years
Audits Audits
No
Extension by request for medical reason, disciplinary ac Ɵ on could include fi ne/proba Ɵ on
Endorsement
If applicant has 5 years of prac Ɵ ce in the last 10 and passed NBE
Vermont
Not provided
Audits
Disciplinary ac Ɵ on
Reciprocity
NA
MD, DC courtesy card
Virginia
5
year
Audits
Disciplinary ac Ɵ on based on condi Ɵ ons
Both
Pass VA LRR Exam
Educa Ɵ on requirements are waived if similar requirements, verify license is in good standing
No
Washington
5
year
Random Audits
Reciprocity
License not renewed
3 credits 4 OSHA
Must submit cer Ɵ fi cates
PA No No
West Virginia
2 years
Both
No
License not renewed
Wisconsin Wyoming
15
2 years
Audits Audits
Inves Ɵ ga Ɵ on
Reciprocity
Pass WI Jurisprudence Exam
8
year
Determined on a case by case basis
Endorsement
No
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