Embalmer
- Exam
- Not reported
- Education
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- Experience
- Not reported
- Background check
- Not reported
An embalmer is person who is qualified to disinfect or preserve human remains by the injection or external application of antiseptics, disinfectants or preservative fluids; to prepare human bodies for transportation which are dead of contagious or infectious diseases; and to use derma surgery or plastic art for restoring mutilated features; and who is duly licensed as an embalmer under the laws of the State of California. Fees: Application: $280; Examination and license: included in application fee. Renewal fee: $190 Examination Frequency: 6 days a week Exam Locations: 20 sites throughout the State (outside vendor PSI). Experience Requirement: Graduationfrom a mortuary science program approved by the bureau and accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education; completion of 2-year apprenticeship. Average Time to Process Application: 20 days. Renewal Period: Annually. Special License Requirements: N/A Authority: Business and Professions Code Sections 7640-7650; California Code of Regulations, Title 16, Sections 1234-1235.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Registry
Issuing body
- Department
- Department of Consumer Affairs
- Division
- Cemetery and Funeral Bureau
- Board
- Licensing Unit
- Address
- 1625 North Market Blvd., Suite S208 Sacramento, CA 95834
- Phone
- (916) 574-7870
- Agency website
- https://www.cfb.ca.gov/
- Last updated
- May 22, 2024
Occupations (O*NET)
- Embalmer 39-4011.00
Source and verification
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