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Embalmer
License Description To qualify for licensure as an embalmer, a person shall: 1. Be at least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent; 2. Have completed a funeral service or an embalming internship as prescribed by the board in regulation; 3. Have graduated from a school of mortuary science or funeral service accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education, Incorporated or have completed an embalming program approved by the board; 4. Have passed the National Board Examination in Sciences or State Board Examination in Sciences of the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards; and 5. Have passed the Virginia State Board Examination on the laws, rules, and regulations for funeral practice.
Licensing Agency
Department of Health Professions
Virginia Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Richmond, VA 23233-1485
(804) 367 4479
fanbd@dhp.virginia.gov
Active Status Active
Continuing Education No continuing education requirement to maintain license
Education Degree required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 08/11/2023
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