Funeral Director

Exam

State exam

Education

Specific course

Experience

None

Background check

None

<p>Funeral Directors assist the family and friends of the deceased in making business and personal arrangements for the funeral service and burial. Obtain the information needed for the death certificate. Arrange to have the body transported to the funeral home and prepare it for disposition either by burial or cremation. Embalm the deceased if requested. Discuss details of the funeral with the family and other parties involved, such as making arrangements with the cemetery, placing obituary notices in the newspaper, ordering flowers, etc. Contact the clergy if there is to be a religious service, provide cars for the service, receive and usher guests to their seats and organize the funeral procession. Complete the various forms necessary for benefits including veterans, social security and other insurance papers.</p> <p><strong>Legislation:</strong>&nbsp;NH RSA 325; Administrative Rules Chapter Frl 100-400</p> <p><strong>Licensure Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Must hold an embalmer's license</li> <li>Pass such examinations as the Board may deem proper to ascertain his/her efficiency and qualifications to engage in funeral directing</li> <li>Obtain the appropriate license from the Board</li> </ul> <p><strong>Examination:</strong>&nbsp;Written examination required</p> <p><strong>Continuing Education:</strong>&nbsp;A minimum of 14 credit hours every biennial licensing period</p> <p><strong>Fees:</strong></p> <ul> <li>License: $300</li> <li>Examination: $150</li> <li>Biennial renewal: $300</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reciprocity:</strong>&nbsp;According to the provisions of RSA 325:22</p> <p>revised Jan 2018</p>