Embalmer

Embalmers Prepare Bodies For Burial By Preserving And Disinfecting Them By Applying Chemicals Externally, Internally, Or Both. They Practice Restorative Art Through The Application Of Cosmetics To Give The Body A Life-Like Appearance. They Also Dress The Body And Place It In The Casket.

Other Information

Duration of License

Annually

Authority

GS 90-210.25(A)(2); 90-210.25(B)(1)

Exam: State Exam Required
License Type: Registry

Fees

Application
$150.00
New License
$0.00
Renewal
$100.00
Reciprocity:
$0.00
Miscellaneous:
$0.00

Other Requirements

Background Check, Fingerprint, Application, Fee, Pass National Exam or State Board- Arts/Science, pass NC Laws & Rules, Certified Traineeship, Associate Degree in Mortuary Science from an accredited ABFSE college/ school, certified transcripts;

Licensing Authority

NC Board of Funeral Service
1033 Wade Ave
Ste 108
Raleigh, NC 27605-
919-733-9380

Occupational Information

Please check with your local City, County or Municipality for area specific license requirements they may have.