A funeral director is a licensed professional who specializes in all aspects associated with funeral services. A funeral director can:
Requirements for Initial Application:
2) Application Fee
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
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
5) An official transcript evidencing completion of a study in funeral service education consisting of not less than thirty (30) semester hours, forty-five (45) quarter hours or the equivalent, from a school accredited by the American Board of Funeral Services Education
6) National Board Exam (Art) passing score of 75
7) Tennessee Laws, Rules & Regulations Exam passing score of 75
8) Certification of Completion of Apprenticeship Form
a) The applicant for a funeral director license has completed not less than two (2) years of apprenticeship as a bona fide paid employee of an establishment working not less than thirty-two (32) hours per week in the presence of and under the direction and supervision of a licensed funeral director as evidenced by the applicant submitting quarterly reports of apprenticeship training within the allotted time throughout the duration of the apprenticeship
9) If you answered YES to the felony / misdemeanor question involving moral turpitude, attach a written statement explaining the circumstances of each incident, and a copy of the official document(s) which demonstrates the resolution of the charge(s) or any final judgment.
Requirements for Renewal:
As a prerequisite to license renewal, each licensee shall submit with the license renewal application satisfactory proof of having completed a minimum of ten (10) hours of continuing education coursework during the licensing period. All coursework must be approved by the Board for credit to be awarded.
*** If the applicant has a Funeral Director / Embalmer license only ten (10) hours of continuing education is necessary and it will cover both licenses
To Re-apply:
Requirements for Reapplication:
2) Application Fee
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.
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 letter shall be signed and dated on printed stationery.
5) Tennessee Laws, Rules & Regulations Exam passing score of 75
6) Ten (10) hours of continuing education
7) If you answered yes to the Felony / Misdemeanor question involving moral turpitude, you must attach to this application: A written statement explaining the circumstances of each incident signed and dated. A copy of the official document(s) which demonstrates the resolution of the charge(s) or any final judgment.