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What education to you need to become a mortician?

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  1. The following will cover what you need. Basically, it is an associate degree (2 year program) w/ internship or apprenticeship for a few years (prove yourself period).

    Here is some information from the National Funeral Directors Association:

    Educational Requirements

    The following is a summary of basic educational requirements for most states. Please contact the funeral service college of your choice for specific education guidelines.

    * A high school diploma or equivalent.

    * An Associate Degree, or its credit hour equivalent, a portion of which is in funeral service education.

    * Passing a state and/or national board licensing examination.

    * An internship or apprenticeship ranging from one to three years.

    * Many states require that funeral directors meet continuing education requirements to maintain licensure. (See State Boards and Licensing Requirements Information)


  2. The following will cover what you need. Basically, it is an associate degree (2 year program) w/ internship or apprenticeship for a few years (prove yourself period).

    Here is some information from the National Funeral Directors Association:

    Educational Requirements

    The following is a summary of basic educational requirements for most states. Please contact the funeral service college of your choice for specific education guidelines.

        * A high school diploma or equivalent.

        * An Associate Degree, or its credit hour equivalent, a portion of which is in funeral service education.

        * Passing a state and/or national board licensing examination.

        * An internship or apprenticeship ranging from one to three years.

        * Many states require that funeral directors meet continuing education requirements to maintain licensure. (See State Boards and Licensing Requirements Information)

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