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Embalmer and Apprentice Embalmer
License Description Applicants must: 1) Be at least 18 years old and be of good moral character. 2) Have graduated from high school and completed 2 academic years of instruction (60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours) at an accredited college or university (Note - credits earned at an embalming college or school of mortuary science do not fulfill the 60 university/college credit requirement). 3) Complete a 12-month program at an accredited embalming college or school of mortuary science. 4) Complete 1 year of practical experience under the supervision of a licensed embalmer with proof of having embalmed at least 50 bodies (see Apprentice information below). 5) Pass 2 examinations (one for embalming and one on the applicable Nevada laws). Requirements for Apprentice Embalmer certificate of registration: 1) Be at least 18 years old and of good moral character. 2) Have graduated from high school and completed 2 academic years of instruction (60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours) at an accredited college or university (note - credits earned at an embalming college or school of mortuary science do not fulfill the 60 university/college credit requirement). 3) Provide verification of the apprenticeship. Fees may be subject to change. Fees are: initial license/application--$375; examination--$375 per exam; apprentice embalmer--$375; license renewal--$200 every two years.
Licensing Agency
Board of Funeral and Cemetery Services
501 Hammill Lane
Reno, 89511
(775) 825 5535
nvfuneralboard@fb.nv.gov
Active Status Active
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Degree required
Exam State exam required
License Type Preliminary/temporary license
License Updated 01/14/2016
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