How do I become a licensed funeral director in Georgia?

To become licensed in Georgia, a student must successfully complete the course of study at an accredited Funeral Service Education program, pass the national and/or state examinations, and complete a required apprenticeship.

Do you need qualifications to be a funeral director?

There are no legal formal training requirements for becoming a funeral director, but the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) runs a foundation certificate in funeral service, a diploma in funeral directing and a diploma in funeral-service management.

Who regulates funeral homes in GA?

The Georgia State Board of Funeral Services
1. Who regulates funeral homes, crematories and cemeteries in Georgia? The Georgia State Board of Funeral Services, under the State of Georgia Secretary of State’s Office, has administrative authority over Funeral Homes and Crematories.

What are the qualifications for Georgia funeral director embalmer license?

(1) An applicant for licensure as an embalmer must satisfy the following requirements: (a) be at least 18 years of age at the time of application; (b) be of good moral character; and (c) have graduated from a high school or have earned a general education development certificate.

Does a funeral director do embalming?

Funeral directors, most of whom are trained, licensed, and practicing embalmers, generally handle embalming. Like refrigeration, embalming is a sanitary and cosmetic process by which a body is preserved and prepared for burial, which is required by most states if more than 24 hours pass between death and the funeral.

Who oversees cemeteries in Georgia?

The Georgia Board of Cemeterians
The Georgia Board of Cemeterians is charged by law with regulating the practice of perpetual care cemeteries, merchandise dealers, preneed dealers and preneed sales agents.

Are home funerals legal in Georgia?

There are no state laws in Georgia prohibiting home burial, but local governments may have rules governing private burials. Bibb County, for example, requires all human remains to be buried in authorized cemeteries inside “leak-proof” caskets or vaults.