Embalmer

Exam

Third-party exam

Education

Specific course

Experience

Experience

Background check

Required

EMBALMER <br><br>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.<BR><BR>REQUIREMENTS:<BR>1. Application<BR>2. Application Fee<BR>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<BR>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.<BR>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<BR>6. National Board Exam (Science) passing score of 75<BR>7. Tennessee Laws, Rules & Regulations Exam passing score of 75<BR>8. Certification of Completion of Apprenticeship Form<BR>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.