HOW DOES SOMEONE GET STARTED IN THE FUNERAL SERVICE FIELD?
Some practical experience in a Funeral Home prior to schooling would be a good benefit. Ohio requires a Bachelor’s degree prior to entering Mortuary School, which is a twelve to eighteen month course of study. National and State board exams are required. Then a one year apprenticeship under a licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer must be served. Once fully licensed, the Funeral Director/Embalmer then must attain 18 hours of continuing education every two years. If an Embalmer’s license is not desired, then a Bachelor’s degree and a two year apprenticeship under a licensed Funeral Director, along with state and national exams, will qualify one for a Funeral Director’s License. And the 18 hours of continuing education every two years is required.
