Embalmer Apprenticeship (Not an Intern Apprentice)
- Exam
- Not reported
- Education
- Not reported
- Experience
- Not reported
- Background check
- Not reported
Only a licensed embalmer or apprentice embalmer may provide the necessary handling and preparation of human remains, e.g. washing, disinfecting, setting features, embalming, repair and supervising dressing. A licensed embalmer or apprentice embalmer must supervise and be responsible for the required sanitizing of the preparation room or holding room including, but not limited to, embalming tables, work surfaces, sinks, floors, instruments, and disposal of contaminated waste. A preparation room or holding room must be sanitized after the use of the room. Only a registered preneed salesperson or other funeral service licensee shall engage in prearrangement or preconstruction sales, if employed by a Certified Provider.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Preliminary/temporary license
Issuing body
- Board
- Mortuary and Cemetery Board
- Address
- 800 NE Oregon St Ste 430 Portland, OR 97232
- Phone
- (971) 673-1500
- Agency website
- https://www.courts.oregon.gov/Pages/default.aspx
- Last updated
- September 6, 2024
Occupations (O*NET)
- Embalmer 39-4011.00
- Embalmer Apprentice 39-4021.00
Source and verification
This record is Oregon's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.
Before you apply, confirm every detail with Mortuary and Cemetery Board — see the issuing body section above.
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