Funeral Director

WisconsinActive
This record was last updated on December 2, 2020, before 2022. It may be out of date — confirm with the board.
Exam
No exam
Education
Degree
Experience
Experience
Background check
None

A funeral director is an individual who: (a) is engaged in or conducting, or holding himself or herself out, in whole or in part, as being engaged in embalming or otherwise preparing for the burial or disposal, or directing and supervising the burial or disposal, of dead human bodies. (b) in connection with his or her name or funeral establishment, uses the words, "funeral director", "mortician" or any other title implying that he or she is engaged as a funeral director as defined in s. 445.01, Wis. Stats. No person may engage in the business of a funeral director, or make a representation as engaged in such business, in whole or in part, unless first licensed as a funeral director by the Funeral Directors Examining Board.

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type
Stand-alone license
Exam
No exam
Education
Degree required
Continuing education
No continuing education requirement
Certification
No mention of certification
Experience
Experience
Background check
No criminal record requirements

Issuing body

Department
WI Department of Safety and Professional Services
Division
Division of Professional Credential Processing
Address
1400 E. Washington Ave. P.O. Box 8935 Madison, WI 53708
Last updated
December 2, 2020

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Source and verification

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