Funeral Director Apprenticeship / Embalmer Apprenticeship / Student

“Apprentice” means a person registered as an apprentice pursuant to T.C.A. §62-5-312.

An apprentice funeral director is a registered individual who specializes in assisting the funeral director or embalmer in all aspects associated with funeral services. An apprentice may assist a funeral director with:

• Support to the bereaved during initial stages of their grief
• Arrangements and direction of funeral services
• Removal of the deceased from the place of death
• Filing death certificates

An apprentice embalmer may assist with the art and science of preserving human remains by treating them (in its modern form with chemicals) to forestall decomposition. The intention is to keep the deceased suitable for public visitation at a funeral, for religious reasons or for medical and scientific purposes such as their use as anatomical specimens.

1) An official transcript from an educational institution showing the applicant has graduated from a High School or has earned a GED recognized by a State Department of Education must be received by the Board office prior to approval of the Apprentice / Student application.

2) If you answered YES to the felony / misdemeanor question involving moral turpitude, you must attach a written statement explaining the circumstances of each incident. A copy of the official document(s) which demonstrates the resolution of the charge(s) or any final judgment.

3) Application Fee(s)