Florida Funeral Director (T.C.) (6154)

This academic program is designed to meet specific state or professional needs. It is not accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education. Students graduating from this program are not eligible to take the National Board Examination or any state board examination for which graduation from an ABFSE accredited program is required.

This program is regulated by the Florida Board of Funeral, Cemetery and Consumer Services. Students who wish to take the Florida Funeral Director Only examination and apply for licensure as a Florida Funeral Director must hold an associate’s degree or higher per Florida Statute 497.373 as approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Funeral, Cemetery and Consumer Services. Additional licensure requirements include serving in a one-year internship under the direction of a licensed funeral director and embalmer and successfully passing the Florida Laws and Rules examination. Graduates of the program who do not meet these requirements will not be eligible to sit for the examination or apply for licensure in the state of Florida.