18 Va. Admin. Code § 65-20-232

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 3, September 23, 2024

Section 18VAC65-20-232 - Requirements for an embalmer license by examination

A. To qualify for licensure as an embalmer, a person shall:

1. Be at least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent;

2. Have completed a funeral service or an embalming internship as prescribed by the board in regulation;

3. Have graduated from a school of mortuary science or funeral service accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education, Incorporated or have completed an embalming program approved by the board;

4. Have passed the National Board Examination in Sciences or State Board Examination in Sciences of the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards; and

5. Have passed the Virginia State Board Examination on the laws, rules, and regulations for funeral practice.

B. Applicants shall submit school transcripts and National Board Examination or State Board Examination scores as part of an application package, including the required fee and any additional documentation as may be required to determine eligibility.

C. The board, in its discretion, may license an individual convicted of a felony if such individual has successfully fulfilled all conditions of sentencing, been pardoned, or has had his civil rights restored. The board may refuse to license an individual who has a criminal or disciplinary proceeding pending against him in any jurisdiction in the United States.

18 Va. Admin. Code § 65-20-232

Adopted, Virginia Register Volume 37, Issue 12, eff. 1/5/2021through 7/4/2022; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 39, Issue 6, eff. 12/7/2022.

Statutory Authority: § 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.