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Funeral Director/Embalmer
License Description Prepares dead human remains for burial or disposal. Maintains the funeral establishment and sells funeral service merchandise to the public. May counsel and comfort relatives and friends, prepare casket and transport the deceased for services and burial. Prior to 1996 there were separate licenses for funeral directors and for embalmers.
Licensing Agency
RI Department of Health
Health Professions Regulation
3 Capitol Hill, Room 104
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 222 2828
Active Status Active
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Degree required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 08/10/2023
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