A.R.S. § 32-1322: Embalmers and funeral directors; qualifications for licensure

A. An applicant for licensure as an embalmer shall:

1. Pass the funeral service science section of the national board examination.

2. Pass the embalmer state laws and rules examination.

3. Be a graduate of an accredited or provisionally accredited school of mortuary science.

4. Have successfully assisted in embalming at least twenty-five dead human bodies.

B. An applicant for licensure as a funeral director shall:

1. Pass the funeral service arts section of the national board examination.

2. Pass the funeral director state laws and rules examination.

3. Be a graduate of an accredited or provisionally accredited school of mortuary science.

4. Have successfully assisted in arranging and directing at least twenty-five funerals.

C. An applicant for licensure under this section may not have a disqualifying criminal history as determined by the department pursuant to section 41-1093.04.