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EMBALMER
License Description
EMBALMER
Embalming is the art and science of preserving human remains by treating them (in its modern form with chemicals) to forestall decomposition. The intention is to keep the deceased suitable for public visitation at a funeral, for religious reasons or for medical and scientific purposes such as their use as anatomical specimens.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Application
2. Application Fee
3. A copy of an official photo identification issued by a governmental agency, such as a valid (permanent, current, unexpired, legible) driver's license, U.S. passport or federal, state, county or city employee I.D. card showing the individuals date of birth and address
4. Two (2) letters of recommendation by a licensed funeral director and/or embalmer which attest to the good moral character and competence of the applicant. Such letters shall be signed and dated on printed stationery.
5. An official transcript evidencing an Associate of Arts degree by successful completion of a mortuary science program consisting of not less than sixty (60) semester hours, ninety (90) quarter hours or the equivalent, with a program accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education
6. National Board Exam (Science) passing score of 75
7. Tennessee Laws, Rules & Regulations Exam passing score of 75
8. Certification of Completion of Apprenticeship Form
a. The applicant for a Embalmer license has completed not less than one (1) year of apprenticeship as a bona fide paid employee of an establishment working not less than forty (40) hours per week in the presence of and under the direction and supervision of a licensed embalmer as evidenced by the applicant submitting quarterly reports of apprenticeship training within the allotted time throughout the durationlution of the charge(s) or any final judgment.
Licensing Agency
Department of Commerce and Insurance
Division of Regulatory Boards
Division of Regulatory Boards
Davy Crockett Tower 2d Floor, 500 James Robertson Pkwy
Nashville, TN 37243-1144
(615) 741 2378
Active Status
Active
Continuing Education
Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record
No criminal record prohibitions
Education
Degree required
Exam
Both state and third-party exams required
License Type
Register with licensing agency
License Updated
08/10/2023
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