Embalmers
What are
the requirements for being an embalmer?
An applicant must:
- Be 18 years of age (BPC
7640)
- Have a high school education (BPC
7643)
- Take the required embalming course.
Length of course depends on school - not less than 1 year (BPC
7643)
- 2 year apprenticeship (either before
or after embalming school) under a licensed embalmer with
at least 2 years experience in California (BPC
7643/7660, 7666)
- Embalm 100 bodies (BPC
7643)
- Pass
the state embalmers test (BPC
7647)
What is the fee for taking the embalmers
license exam?
Fee included in application cost of $206. (DCA)
What is the embalmers license renewal fee?
$100. (DCA)
Does the state accept the National Board embalmers exam?
No. (BPC 7641)
Is a Funeral Director license required for embalmers?
No.
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