Georgia Board of Funeral Service
Licensing Requirements
After the students have completed their educational requirements for licensure, there are additional obligations that must be met. Candidates for licensure must successfully complete all of the following:
- graduate from an accredited funeral service education program,
- pass the National Board Exam,
- pass the state board exam
- complete an apprenticeship at a licensed funeral home.
For licensing purposes, all students are strongly encouraged to visit:
The website of the Georgia Funeral Service Board at https://sos.ga.gov/georgia-state-board-funeral-service. There you will find links on the state board exam, online services, laws, policies, rules and a FAQ section. These links should provide answers to any and all questions that a potential candidate for state licensure might have.
The Website of the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards at https://theconferenceonline.org/. There you will find links on the National Board Exam, study guides, online services, eligibility verifications, and an online portal to register for the NBE. These links should provide answers to any and all questions that a potential candidate for national licensure might have.
Rules of Georgia State Board of Funeral Service
Students should become familiar with the Rules of Georgia State Board of Funeral Service. The Rules and regulations govern operation, licensing, and regulatory statutes pertaining to Funeral Service operations within the State of Georgia.
Of particular interest for students interested in pursuing licensure in Georgia, they should read and understand § 43-18-46. Grounds for denial or revocation of license or registration; other discipline.