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Funeral Director
License Description
Funeral Directors arrange and direct funeral services and coordinate the activities of workers handling and embalming bodies. They collect the information needed to complete the death certificate and consult with the family to arrange the funeral details such as the certificate and obituary notice, selection of the casket, location and time of the burial or cremation. They arrange and adjust lights, fixtures, floral displays, and the casket. The funeral director also directs pallbearers in moving the casket and organizes other proceedings during the service and funeral procession. After the service, they may help the family file claims for social security, insurance, and other benefits. Every funeral conducted within the State of Arkansas must be under the personal supervision, direction, and charge of a funeral director who holds a valid license. Requirements: 1) Must serve eighteen (18) months as an apprentice under a Licensed Funeral Director. 2) Must have completed 18 months of apprenticeship before taking the exam or completed case reports. 3) Must actively assist in conducting 50 funerals during apprenticeship. 4) If a graduate of an accredited school of mortuary science and have passed the National Conference Exam, only have to serve one year as an apprentice. 5) Must pass the written Arkansas Laws, Rules, and Regulations Exam with a score of at least 75. Written Examinations required, Examination fee: $100.00, Original License fee: $10.00, Renewal fee: $30.00, Duplicate License fee: $20.00
Licensing Agency
Arkansas Department of Commerce
State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemetaries, and Burial Serv
1 Commerce Way, Suite 502
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 682 0574
amy.goode@arkansas.gov
http://insurance.arkansas.gov/pages/industry-regulation/pre-paid-funeral/embalmers-funeral-directors-burial-association/
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Active
Active Military/Veterans
A temporary license is available to military and spouses until formal license approval
Continuing Education
Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record
Specific type of conviction prohibited
Education
Degree required
Exam
State exam required
License Type
Stand-alone license
License Updated
06/28/2023
Physical Requirements
No physical requirements
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