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Apprentice License

Licensed training under a mortician or funeral-director sponsor; distinct sponsor and embalming conditions are preserved in routes.

Licensing authority: State Board of Morticians, Funeral Directors, and Crematories · Application information

Board approved apprentice extension for funeral director
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Board Instructions
The Board FAQ states: “a one‐time 60‐day extension of the second renewal may be issued for good cause shown after a written request is received.”
Documentation
Submit the applicable course transcript and fee; the rule permits no more than two extensions.
Good Cause
Request an extension in writing for good cause where educational or other apprenticeship requirements remain incomplete.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Initial apprenticeship for funeral director
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the required application and supporting documents with the Board fee; current Board instructions require online submission and electronic payment.
Board Appearance
The applicant and sponsor must appear before the Board and receive approval before apprenticeship starts.
Criminal History
Submit a State and national criminal history records check, or a check by an accredited agency approved by the Board, as required by Health Occupations §7-301.1; the Board must receive it before issuance.
Education
Be enrolled in or have graduated from an accredited or Board-approved mortuary-science program, with a verified GPA of at least 2.0 when applicable; remain enrolled unless graduated.
School Verification
Provide the school director’s sealed enrollment letter and certified transcript or diploma required by statute and regulation.
Scope
Assist only under direct supervision within the training program; funeral director apprenticeship excludes embalming.
Sponsor
A mortician apprentice must be sponsored by a licensed mortician; a funeral director apprentice may be sponsored by a licensed mortician or funeral director. The sponsor must be in good standing and employed at the same funeral establishment.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Annual apprentice renewal for funeral director
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the renewal form and fee before expiration.
Bias Training
Attest to approved implicit bias and structural racism training on the first license renewal after April 1, 2026.
Term
Annual renewal; the statute permits two renewals.
Training
Continue the training program and provide the sealed enrollment letter unless graduated.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Resumption after an apprenticeship lapse exceeding six months for funeral director
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Board Appearance
Appear before the Board with the sponsor after a lapse exceeding six months.
Credit
The Board may approve a new apprenticeship period with credit for prior working hours and funeral or embalming assists.
Documentation
Document the reasons for lapse and the apprenticeship requirements completed.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Board approved apprentice extension for mortician
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Board Instructions
The Board FAQ states: “a one‐time 60‐day extension of the second renewal may be issued for good cause shown after a written request is received.”
Documentation
Submit the applicable course transcript and fee; the rule permits no more than two extensions.
Good Cause
Request an extension in writing for good cause where educational or other apprenticeship requirements remain incomplete.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Initial apprenticeship for mortician
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the required application and supporting documents with the Board fee; current Board instructions require online submission and electronic payment.
Board Appearance
The applicant and sponsor must appear before the Board and receive approval before apprenticeship starts.
Criminal History
Submit a State and national criminal history records check, or a check by an accredited agency approved by the Board, as required by Health Occupations §7-301.1; the Board must receive it before issuance.
Education
Be enrolled in or have graduated from an accredited or Board-approved mortuary-science program, with a verified GPA of at least 2.0 when applicable; remain enrolled unless graduated.
School Verification
Provide the school director’s sealed enrollment letter and certified transcript or diploma required by statute and regulation.
Scope
Assist only under direct supervision within the training program; funeral director apprenticeship excludes embalming.
Sponsor
A mortician apprentice must be sponsored by a licensed mortician; a funeral director apprentice may be sponsored by a licensed mortician or funeral director. The sponsor must be in good standing and employed at the same funeral establishment.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Annual apprentice renewal for mortician
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the renewal form and fee before expiration.
Bias Training
Attest to approved implicit bias and structural racism training on the first license renewal after April 1, 2026.
Term
Annual renewal; the statute permits two renewals.
Training
Continue the training program and provide the sealed enrollment letter unless graduated.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Resumption after an apprenticeship lapse exceeding six months for mortician
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Board Appearance
Appear before the Board with the sponsor after a lapse exceeding six months.
Credit
The Board may approve a new apprenticeship period with credit for prior working hours and funeral or embalming assists.
Documentation
Document the reasons for lapse and the apprenticeship requirements completed.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Corporation License

Available only as renewal of a continuously licensed corporation dating to June 1, 1945.

Licensing authority: State Board of Morticians, Funeral Directors, and Crematories · Application information

Renewal of a grandfathered corporation license
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the required application and fee, identifying each officer and director’s name and address.
Branch Restriction
A branch funeral establishment must have operated on or before October 1, 1964.
Grandfathering
The corporation held a Maryland license on June 1, 1945, and has renewed it continuously.
Licensed Practitioners
Any mortuary science practiced for the corporation must be practiced by a licensed individual.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement after Family Security Trust Fund suspension
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Other Sanctions
Repayment does not remove any other disciplinary sanctions under §§7-316 through 7-320.
Repayment
Repay in full the Fund’s payment and accrued interest, and apply to the Board for reinstatement.
Suspension
The Board suspended the license after the Fund paid a claim for which the licensee was responsible.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Courtesy Card

A card for mortuary-science practitioners licensed in good standing in another state, permitting specified interstate transport of remains and death-certificate functions, but not operating a funeral establishment, making funeral arrangements, or conducting funerals in Maryland.

Licensing authority: State Board of Morticians, Funeral Directors, and Crematories · Application information

Limited transport authority for an out of state practitioner
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the required application and supporting documents with the Board fee; current Board instructions require online submission and electronic payment.
Criminal History
Submit a State and national criminal history records check, or a check by an accredited agency approved by the Board, as required by Health Occupations §7-301.1; the Board must receive it before issuance.
License Held
Hold a mortuary-science license in good standing in another state; COMAR 10.29.08.03 also states another country. The statute’s state-based condition controls.
Regulatory Statement
COMAR 10.29.08.04E states that a courtesy holder may conduct a committal service without a Maryland practitioner; §7-311(b)(2) controls the statutory prohibition on conducting funerals.
Scope
Remove and return human remains between Maryland and another jurisdiction, complete family history and sign the death certificate; the statute does not authorize operating an establishment, making arrangements or conducting funerals.
Verification
Obtain the licensing jurisdiction’s sealed certification of good standing on the application.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Courtesy card renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the renewal application and fee before expiry.
License Held
Supply the issuing jurisdiction’s sealed certification that the out-of-state license remains in good standing.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Registered Crematory Operator

Registration to operate a crematory, requiring CANA or ICCFA crematory-operator certification or an equivalent certification recognized by the Board.

Licensing authority: State Board of Morticians, Funeral Directors, and Crematories · Application information

Initial operator registration under the July 2026 law
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Affiliation
Be affiliated with a crematory or reduction facility operated by a registrant or permit holder.
Age
Be at least 18 years old.
Application
Submit the Board application and pay nonrefundable fees.
Certification
Achieve crematory-operator certification from CANA or ICCFA, or an equivalent certification recognized by the Board, as §7-3A-02(a)(3) states for crematory or reduction-facility applicants. This is a certification condition; the statute identifies no separate examination.
Character
Be of good moral character and reputation.
Implementation
COMAR 10.29.17.04 adds equipment-manufacturer training or a notarized supervising-operator training letter for crematory operations.
Training
Complete any other equipment or operator training the Board requires by regulation.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement of expired operator registration
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Affiliation
Be affiliated with a crematory or reduction facility operated by a registrant or permit holder.
Age
Be at least 18 years old.
Application
Submit the Board application and pay nonrefundable fees.
Certification
Achieve crematory-operator certification from CANA or ICCFA, or an equivalent certification recognized by the Board, as §7-3A-02(a)(3) states for crematory or reduction-facility applicants. This is a certification condition; the statute identifies no separate examination.
Character
Be of good moral character and reputation.
Implementation
COMAR 10.29.17.04 adds equipment-manufacturer training or a notarized supervising-operator training letter for crematory operations.
Nonpractice Affidavit
Provide an affidavit that the applicant did not operate the facility or act as a registered operator while the registration was expired.
Request
Request reinstatement, satisfy the applicable renewal requirements, and pay the reinstatement fee.
Training
Complete any other equipment or operator training the Board requires by regulation.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Biennial operator registration renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Affiliation
Be affiliated with a crematory or reduction facility operated by a registrant or permit holder.
Age
Be at least 18 years old.
Application
Submit the Board application and pay nonrefundable fees.
Certification
Achieve crematory-operator certification from CANA or ICCFA, or an equivalent certification recognized by the Board, as §7-3A-02(a)(3) states for crematory or reduction-facility applicants. This is a certification condition; the statute identifies no separate examination.
Character
Be of good moral character and reputation.
Implementation
COMAR 10.29.17.04 adds equipment-manufacturer training or a notarized supervising-operator training letter for crematory operations.
Renewal
Remain eligible and meet original-registration qualifications; submit the renewal application, required documentation and fee before the registration expires on its second anniversary.
Training
Complete any other equipment or operator training the Board requires by regulation.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Continuation of an existing Office of Cemetery Oversight authorization
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuation
The registration remains recognized for the remainder of its issued term and may be renewed under the Act.
Prior Authorization
Hold a crematory-operator or reduction-operator registration issued by the Office of Cemetery Oversight before the Act took effect.
Prior Qualifications
A registrant qualifying under a provision repealed as obsolete or inconsistent continues to meet registration requirements to the same extent as before repeal.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Crematory Permit

Permit required for a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership to operate a crematory or reduction facility.

Licensing authority: State Board of Morticians, Funeral Directors, and Crematories · Application information

Initial entity permit
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the required application and fee.
Business Entity
The applicant is a corporation, limited liability company or partnership.
Business Information
Supply each facility’s name and business address and a list of the entity’s officers, boards, members, partners, agents and employees.
Current Authority
The July 1, 2026 law places these permits with the Board; older COMAR references to the Office of Cemetery Oversight and ownership percentages are superseded by that statute.
Good Standing
Provide an SDAT certificate of status showing good standing or its Board-determined equivalent, dated no more than 30 days before application.
Responsible Party
Designate a separate registered crematory or reduction operator as responsible party for each affiliated facility.
Sole Proprietor
A registered operator acting as a sole proprietor is treated under registration, rather than an entity permit, by §§7-3B-01 and 7-501.1.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement of an expired entity permit
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the required application and fee.
Business Entity
The applicant is a corporation, limited liability company or partnership.
Business Information
Supply each facility’s name and business address and a list of the entity’s officers, boards, members, partners, agents and employees.
Current Authority
The July 1, 2026 law places these permits with the Board; older COMAR references to the Office of Cemetery Oversight and ownership percentages are superseded by that statute.
Good Standing
Provide an SDAT certificate of status showing good standing or its Board-determined equivalent, dated no more than 30 days before application.
Nonpractice Affidavit
State by affidavit that the permit holder did not operate the facility while its permit was expired.
Request
Request reinstatement, meet renewal requirements, and pay the reinstatement fee.
Responsible Party
Designate a separate registered crematory or reduction operator as responsible party for each affiliated facility.
Sole Proprietor
A registered operator acting as a sole proprietor is treated under registration, rather than an entity permit, by §§7-3B-01 and 7-501.1.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Biennial permit renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the required application and fee.
Business Entity
The applicant is a corporation, limited liability company or partnership.
Business Information
Supply each facility’s name and business address and a list of the entity’s officers, boards, members, partners, agents and employees.
Current Authority
The July 1, 2026 law places these permits with the Board; older COMAR references to the Office of Cemetery Oversight and ownership percentages are superseded by that statute.
Good Standing
Provide an SDAT certificate of status showing good standing or its Board-determined equivalent, dated no more than 30 days before application.
Renewal
Remain eligible, meet original permit qualifications, and submit the renewal form, fee and Board-required documents before the permit’s second-anniversary expiration.
Responsible Party
Designate a separate registered crematory or reduction operator as responsible party for each affiliated facility.
Sole Proprietor
A registered operator acting as a sole proprietor is treated under registration, rather than an entity permit, by §§7-3B-01 and 7-501.1.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Continuation of an Office of Cemetery Oversight permit
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuation
The permit remains recognized for the issued term and may be renewed under the Act.
Prior Authorization
Hold a permit for a crematory or reduction facility issued by the Office of Cemetery Oversight before the Act’s effective date.
Prior Qualifications
Prior qualification under provisions repealed as obsolete or inconsistent remains recognized as provided by Section 3(b).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Executor License

License authorizing an appointed personal representative to continue a deceased licensee’s mortuary science business under licensed supervision, for up to 12 months with one conditional three-month renewal.

Licensing authority: State Board of Morticians, Funeral Directors, and Crematories · Application information

One additional three month estate continuation renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Eligibility
A contracted sale remains incomplete, a preneed-account audit cannot be completed for circumstances beyond the establishment’s control, or the Board finds renewal necessary due to unforeseen circumstances.
Term
One additional three-month period.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Estate continuation by the appointed personal representative
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the required application and supporting documents with the Board fee; current Board instructions require online submission and electronic payment.
Appointment
Be the appointed personal representative of a deceased mortician, funeral director, or surviving spouse’s estate under Estates and Trusts Title 5.
Criminal History
Submit a State and national criminal history records check, or a check by an accredited agency approved by the Board, as required by Health Occupations §7-301.1; the Board must receive it before issuance.
Deadline
Within 30 days submit death verification, proof of appointment and the required application.
Supervision
Operate under direct supervision of a licensed mortician or funeral director; embalming services must be provided by a licensed mortician.
Term
The Board sets a term no longer than 12 months.
Trustee
Within 14 days name a licensed funeral director or mortician who agrees to apply for a preneed trustee license.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Funeral Director License

License authorizing the practice of funeral direction while effective.

Licensing authority: State Board of Morticians, Funeral Directors, and Crematories · Application information

Licensure from another state with examination and apprenticeship waivers
Jurisprudence Exam
Application
Submit the required application and supporting documents with the Board fee; current Board instructions require online submission and electronic payment.
Apprenticeship
Health Occupations §7-305(b)(3) requires a 1,000-hour apprenticeship. COMAR 10.29.09.09B(2) accepts either at least 1,000 documented hours in Maryland or an apprenticeship of at least 1,000 hours in the initial licensing state.
Board Discretion
The Board may waive the §7-303 examination and apprenticeship requirements; the Maryland written law examination remains required.
Criminal History
Submit a State and national criminal history records check, or a check by an accredited agency approved by the Board, as required by Health Occupations §7-301.1; the Board must receive it before issuance.
License Held
Hold a mortician or funeral director license in good standing in another state.
Reciprocity
The licensing state must grant a similar waiver to Maryland licensees and have standards no lower than Maryland.
Work History
COMAR 10.29.09.09B(1) requires continuous practice as a mortician for at least five years before the waiver request.
Initial licensure by examination
Application
Submit the required application and supporting documents with the Board fee; current Board instructions require online submission and electronic payment.
Apprenticeship Duration
Complete at least one and not more than four years of licensed apprenticeship; the Board may allow additional one-year extensions.
Apprenticeship Employment
Be employed at the same Maryland establishment as the sponsor or delegate and serve under direct supervision.
Board Exam Eligibility
Hold an apprentice license or have completed the apprenticeship requirements, submit the examination application, and pay the examination fee.
Character
The Board must judge the applicant to be of good moral character.
Criminal History
Submit a State and national criminal history records check, or a check by an accredited agency approved by the Board, as required by Health Occupations §7-301.1; the Board must receive it before issuance.
Discontinued Examination
For funeral directors, §7-303(b)(5) names SBE Arts and Sciences; the Conference replaced SBE with the corresponding NBE examinations as of January 1, 2023. The discontinued SBE examinations are omitted; historical SBE passing evidence remains an applicant qualification in the statute.
Education
Graduate with an associate of arts degree in mortuary science or its equivalent from an ABFSE-accredited or Board-approved school, or hold at least an associate of arts degree and complete an accredited or approved mortuary-science course.
Embalming Experience
Funeral director apprenticeship and the practical examination exclude embalming competency.
Funeral Experience
Document at least 20 funeral direction assists, including at least four each of preneed arrangement, at-need burial arrangement, cremation arrangement, and cemetery transfer with a service.
National Timing
The national examination may be passed before or after the Maryland examinations.
Passing Score
The Board requires a minimum grade of 75 percent on the law and practical examinations and on each national-examination section.
Working Hours
Document at least 1,000 supervised working hours.
Renewal of an existing inactive license
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Apply for renewal and pay the inactive-renewal fee.
Bias Training
Attest to the approved implicit bias and structural racism training on the first renewal after April 1, 2026.
Continuing Education
An inactive mortician, funeral director or surviving-spouse licensee is exempt from continuing education while inactive.
Status
Hold an existing license on inactive status.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Automatic renewal during qualifying active military duty
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Military Duty
Be on active armed-forces duty, other than on a career basis, when the license would expire.
Term
Automatic renewal for one year without application or fee.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement within five years after expiration
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the renewal application and pay the renewal fee before expiration; the renewed term is no longer than two years.
Bias Training
Attest to approved implicit bias and structural racism training on the first license renewal after April 1, 2026.
Continuing Education
Complete at least 12 approved CEUs per renewal period, including at least one hour in preneed law; newly licensed individuals are exempt for first renewal, and the rule provides a requested 40-year-practice exemption and case-specific disability or unusual-circumstance waivers.
Existing License
Hold this Maryland license, meet the licensure qualifications, and not be under a Board suspension or revocation order.
Expiration
Apply within five years after the license expired.
Nonpractice Affidavit
Submit an affidavit that no mortuary science was practiced in Maryland while the license was expired.
Outstanding Penalties
Monetary penalties and any required Family Security Trust Fund reimbursement must be satisfied before the Board may restore, reinstate, or renew the license.
Reinstatement Request
Request reinstatement and pay the reinstatement fee.
Tax Compliance
Submit verification of payment of undisputed delinquent taxes or unemployment contributions when notified under COMAR 10.31.02.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Periodic license renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the renewal application and pay the renewal fee before expiration; the renewed term is no longer than two years.
Bias Training
Attest to approved implicit bias and structural racism training on the first license renewal after April 1, 2026.
Continuing Education
Complete at least 12 approved CEUs per renewal period, including at least one hour in preneed law; newly licensed individuals are exempt for first renewal, and the rule provides a requested 40-year-practice exemption and case-specific disability or unusual-circumstance waivers.
Existing License
Hold this Maryland license, meet the licensure qualifications, and not be under a Board suspension or revocation order.
Outstanding Penalties
Monetary penalties and any required Family Security Trust Fund reimbursement must be satisfied before the Board may restore, reinstate, or renew the license.
Tax Compliance
Submit verification of payment of undisputed delinquent taxes or unemployment contributions when notified under COMAR 10.31.02.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement after Family Security Trust Fund suspension
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Other Sanctions
Repayment does not remove any other disciplinary sanctions under §§7-316 through 7-320.
Repayment
Repay in full the Fund’s payment and accrued interest, and apply to the Board for reinstatement.
Suspension
The Board suspended the license after the Fund paid a claim for which the licensee was responsible.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Funeral Establishment License

License required before a funeral establishment may be used for preparation of remains, viewing, or conducting services.

Licensing authority: State Board of Morticians, Funeral Directors, and Crematories · Application information

Initial establishment licensing
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Advance Application
Submit the application at least 60 days before opening.
Application
Submit the required application and nonrefundable fee, plus the Family Security Trust Fund contribution when applicable.
Completion
Complete the requirements within six months; one written extension of up to 90 days may be approved.
Compliance
Comply with applicable federal, State and local laws and the Board’s establishment requirements; complete the applicable inspection.
Ownership
The statutory ownership and operator conditions in Health Occupations §7-310 apply; the signatory must be an appropriately licensed owner or co-owner, other than an apprentice.
Supervision
Designate the supervising mortician required by §7-310(e); the regulation also refers to a supervising funeral director and requires a licensed mortician on staff for embalming.
Term
The license is nontransferable, expires on the Board-set date and may be renewed for no more than two years.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

New license upon sale or ownership change
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Advance Application
Submit the application at least 60 days before opening.
Application
Submit the required application and nonrefundable fee, plus the Family Security Trust Fund contribution when applicable.
Completion
Complete the requirements within six months; one written extension of up to 90 days may be approved.
Compliance
Comply with applicable federal, State and local laws and the Board’s establishment requirements; complete the applicable inspection.
Ownership
The statutory ownership and operator conditions in Health Occupations §7-310 apply; the signatory must be an appropriately licensed owner or co-owner, other than an apprentice.
Ownership Change
Notify the Board within 14 days, submit documentation reflecting the sale or ownership change, and obtain a new license after a compliant inspection.
Supervision
Designate the supervising mortician required by §7-310(e); the regulation also refers to a supervising funeral director and requires a licensed mortician on staff for embalming.
Term
The license is nontransferable, expires on the Board-set date and may be renewed for no more than two years.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Periodic establishment license renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the renewal application and fee before expiration and remain qualified for licensing.
Security Fund
Provide proof of the required Family Security Trust Fund contribution.
Supervision
Maintain the required licensed supervision and establishment compliance.
Term
Renewal term may not exceed two years.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement after Family Security Trust Fund suspension
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Other Sanctions
Repayment does not remove any other disciplinary sanctions under §§7-316 through 7-320.
Repayment
Repay in full the Fund’s payment and accrued interest, and apply to the Board for reinstatement.
Suspension
The Board suspended the license after the Fund paid a claim for which the licensee was responsible.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Mortician License

Authorizes the licensee to practice mortuary science while the license is effective.

Licensing authority: State Board of Morticians, Funeral Directors, and Crematories · Application information

Licensure from another state with examination and apprenticeship waivers
Jurisprudence Exam
Application
Submit the required application and supporting documents with the Board fee; current Board instructions require online submission and electronic payment.
Apprenticeship
Health Occupations §7-305(b)(3) requires a 1,000-hour apprenticeship. COMAR 10.29.09.09B(2) accepts either at least 1,000 documented hours in Maryland or an apprenticeship of at least 1,000 hours in the initial licensing state.
Board Discretion
The Board may waive the §7-303 examination and apprenticeship requirements; the Maryland written law examination remains required.
Criminal History
Submit a State and national criminal history records check, or a check by an accredited agency approved by the Board, as required by Health Occupations §7-301.1; the Board must receive it before issuance.
License Held
Hold a mortician or funeral director license in good standing in another state.
Reciprocity
The licensing state must grant a similar waiver to Maryland licensees and have standards no lower than Maryland.
Work History
COMAR 10.29.09.09B(1) requires continuous practice as a mortician for at least five years before the waiver request.
Initial licensure by examination
Application
Submit the required application and supporting documents with the Board fee; current Board instructions require online submission and electronic payment.
Apprenticeship Duration
Complete at least one and not more than four years of licensed apprenticeship; the Board may allow additional one-year extensions.
Apprenticeship Employment
Be employed at the same Maryland establishment as the sponsor or delegate and serve under direct supervision.
Board Exam Eligibility
Hold an apprentice license or have completed the apprenticeship requirements, submit the examination application, and pay the examination fee.
Character
The Board must judge the applicant to be of good moral character.
Criminal History
Submit a State and national criminal history records check, or a check by an accredited agency approved by the Board, as required by Health Occupations §7-301.1; the Board must receive it before issuance.
Discontinued Examination
The required National Board Examination is represented by its registered Arts and Sciences versions.
Education
Graduate with an associate of arts degree in mortuary science or its equivalent from an ABFSE-accredited or Board-approved school, or hold at least an associate of arts degree and complete an accredited or approved mortuary-science course.
Embalming Experience
For mortician licensure, document 20 embalming assists, signed embalming reports and corresponding filed death certificates.
Funeral Experience
Document at least 20 funeral direction assists, including at least four each of preneed arrangement, at-need burial arrangement, cremation arrangement, and cemetery transfer with a service.
National Timing
The national examination may be passed before or after the Maryland examinations.
Passing Score
The Board requires a minimum grade of 75 percent on the law and practical examinations and on each national-examination section.
Working Hours
Document at least 1,000 supervised working hours.
Renewal of an existing inactive license
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Apply for renewal and pay the inactive-renewal fee.
Bias Training
Attest to the approved implicit bias and structural racism training on the first renewal after April 1, 2026.
Continuing Education
An inactive mortician, funeral director or surviving-spouse licensee is exempt from continuing education while inactive.
Status
Hold an existing license on inactive status.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Automatic renewal during qualifying active military duty
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Military Duty
Be on active armed-forces duty, other than on a career basis, when the license would expire.
Term
Automatic renewal for one year without application or fee.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement within five years after expiration
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the renewal application and pay the renewal fee before expiration; the renewed term is no longer than two years.
Bias Training
Attest to approved implicit bias and structural racism training on the first license renewal after April 1, 2026.
Continuing Education
Complete at least 12 approved CEUs per renewal period, including at least one hour in preneed law; newly licensed individuals are exempt for first renewal, and the rule provides a requested 40-year-practice exemption and case-specific disability or unusual-circumstance waivers.
Existing License
Hold this Maryland license, meet the licensure qualifications, and not be under a Board suspension or revocation order.
Expiration
Apply within five years after the license expired.
Nonpractice Affidavit
Submit an affidavit that no mortuary science was practiced in Maryland while the license was expired.
Outstanding Penalties
Monetary penalties and any required Family Security Trust Fund reimbursement must be satisfied before the Board may restore, reinstate, or renew the license.
Reinstatement Request
Request reinstatement and pay the reinstatement fee.
Tax Compliance
Submit verification of payment of undisputed delinquent taxes or unemployment contributions when notified under COMAR 10.31.02.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Periodic license renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the renewal application and pay the renewal fee before expiration; the renewed term is no longer than two years.
Bias Training
Attest to approved implicit bias and structural racism training on the first license renewal after April 1, 2026.
Continuing Education
Complete at least 12 approved CEUs per renewal period, including at least one hour in preneed law; newly licensed individuals are exempt for first renewal, and the rule provides a requested 40-year-practice exemption and case-specific disability or unusual-circumstance waivers.
Existing License
Hold this Maryland license, meet the licensure qualifications, and not be under a Board suspension or revocation order.
Outstanding Penalties
Monetary penalties and any required Family Security Trust Fund reimbursement must be satisfied before the Board may restore, reinstate, or renew the license.
Tax Compliance
Submit verification of payment of undisputed delinquent taxes or unemployment contributions when notified under COMAR 10.31.02.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement after Family Security Trust Fund suspension
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Other Sanctions
Repayment does not remove any other disciplinary sanctions under §§7-316 through 7-320.
Repayment
Repay in full the Fund’s payment and accrued interest, and apply to the Board for reinstatement.
Suspension
The Board suspended the license after the Fund paid a claim for which the licensee was responsible.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Mortuary Transport Service Permit

Permit required before a mortuary transport service may remove and transport human remains in the state.

Licensing authority: State Board of Morticians, Funeral Directors, and Crematories · Application information

Initial mortuary transport service permit
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Age
An individual permit applicant must be at least 18 years old and of good moral character.
Application
The owner or co-owner submits the required signed application and fee.
Compliance
Comply with State and local law, operate under the transport subtitle, and take responsibility for treatment of remains.
Criminal History
Provide the criminal-history records check applicable under §7-301.1.
Insurance
Provide evidence of bondability and liability insurance covering each registered transporter.
Personnel
Employ only registered transporters; a sole-employee permit holder must also register as a transporter.
Vehicle Inspection
Use vehicles that have passed a Board-designated inspection.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement of an expired transport service permit
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Age
An individual permit applicant must be at least 18 years old and of good moral character.
Application
Resubmit the initial application and pay the reinstatement fee.
Compliance
Comply with State and local law, operate under the transport subtitle, and take responsibility for treatment of remains.
Coursework
Satisfy the coursework in COMAR 10.29.21.04B: OSHA or MOSHA, bloodborne pathogens, infection control, and the specified Maryland law.
Criminal History
Provide the criminal-history records check applicable under §7-301.1.
Insurance
Provide evidence of bondability and liability insurance covering each registered transporter.
Personnel
Employ only registered transporters; a sole-employee permit holder must also register as a transporter.
Vehicle Inspection
Use vehicles that have passed a Board-designated inspection.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Biennial transport service permit renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Age
An individual permit applicant must be at least 18 years old and of good moral character.
Application
The owner or co-owner submits the required signed application and fee.
Compliance
Comply with State and local law, operate under the transport subtitle, and take responsibility for treatment of remains.
Criminal History
Provide the criminal-history records check applicable under §7-301.1.
Insurance
Provide evidence of bondability and liability insurance covering each registered transporter.
Personnel
Employ only registered transporters; a sole-employee permit holder must also register as a transporter.
Renewal
Submit the renewal application and fee, updated criminal-history check and updated driving record including probation-before-judgment findings.
Term
A renewed permit lasts two years; the rule imposes a late fee if renewal is not completed one month before expiration.
Vehicle Inspection
Use vehicles that have passed a Board-designated inspection.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

pre–need trustee license

Authorizes the holder to manage pre–need accounts held by a funeral establishment until its closing or sale.

Licensing authority: State Board of Morticians, Funeral Directors, and Crematories · Application information

Appointment by an executor to manage preneed accounts
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the required application and supporting documents with the Board fee; current Board instructions require online submission and electronic payment.
Appointment
Be appointed by an executor license holder.
Character
Be of good moral character.
Criminal History
Submit a State and national criminal history records check, or a check by an accredited agency approved by the Board, as required by Health Occupations §7-301.1; the Board must receive it before issuance.
License Held
Have been actively licensed by the Board in good standing for at least five years while working in a facility accepting preneed contracts, with proof that the applicant provided those services.
Term
The trustee license expires with the appointing executor’s license.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reduction Facility Permit

A Board-issued permit for a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership to operate a reduction facility in the state.

Licensing authority: State Board of Morticians, Funeral Directors, and Crematories · Application information

Initial entity permit
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the required application and fee.
Business Entity
The applicant is a corporation, limited liability company or partnership.
Business Information
Supply each facility’s name and business address and a list of the entity’s officers, boards, members, partners, agents and employees.
Current Authority
The July 1, 2026 law places these permits with the Board; older COMAR references to the Office of Cemetery Oversight and ownership percentages are superseded by that statute.
Good Standing
Provide an SDAT certificate of status showing good standing or its Board-determined equivalent, dated no more than 30 days before application.
Responsible Party
Designate a separate registered crematory or reduction operator as responsible party for each affiliated facility.
Sole Proprietor
A registered operator acting as a sole proprietor is treated under registration, rather than an entity permit, by §§7-3B-01 and 7-501.1.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement of an expired entity permit
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the required application and fee.
Business Entity
The applicant is a corporation, limited liability company or partnership.
Business Information
Supply each facility’s name and business address and a list of the entity’s officers, boards, members, partners, agents and employees.
Current Authority
The July 1, 2026 law places these permits with the Board; older COMAR references to the Office of Cemetery Oversight and ownership percentages are superseded by that statute.
Good Standing
Provide an SDAT certificate of status showing good standing or its Board-determined equivalent, dated no more than 30 days before application.
Nonpractice Affidavit
State by affidavit that the permit holder did not operate the facility while its permit was expired.
Request
Request reinstatement, meet renewal requirements, and pay the reinstatement fee.
Responsible Party
Designate a separate registered crematory or reduction operator as responsible party for each affiliated facility.
Sole Proprietor
A registered operator acting as a sole proprietor is treated under registration, rather than an entity permit, by §§7-3B-01 and 7-501.1.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Biennial permit renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the required application and fee.
Business Entity
The applicant is a corporation, limited liability company or partnership.
Business Information
Supply each facility’s name and business address and a list of the entity’s officers, boards, members, partners, agents and employees.
Current Authority
The July 1, 2026 law places these permits with the Board; older COMAR references to the Office of Cemetery Oversight and ownership percentages are superseded by that statute.
Good Standing
Provide an SDAT certificate of status showing good standing or its Board-determined equivalent, dated no more than 30 days before application.
Renewal
Remain eligible, meet original permit qualifications, and submit the renewal form, fee and Board-required documents before the permit’s second-anniversary expiration.
Responsible Party
Designate a separate registered crematory or reduction operator as responsible party for each affiliated facility.
Sole Proprietor
A registered operator acting as a sole proprietor is treated under registration, rather than an entity permit, by §§7-3B-01 and 7-501.1.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Continuation of an Office of Cemetery Oversight permit
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuation
The permit remains recognized for the issued term and may be renewed under the Act.
Prior Authorization
Hold a permit for a crematory or reduction facility issued by the Office of Cemetery Oversight before the Act’s effective date.
Prior Qualifications
Prior qualification under provisions repealed as obsolete or inconsistent remains recognized as provided by Section 3(b).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Registered Reduction Operator

Registration required before operating a reduction facility in the state.

Licensing authority: State Board of Morticians, Funeral Directors, and Crematories · Application information

Initial operator registration under the July 2026 law
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Affiliation
Be affiliated with a crematory or reduction facility operated by a registrant or permit holder.
Age
Be at least 18 years old.
Application
Submit the Board application and pay nonrefundable fees.
Certification
Achieve crematory-operator certification from CANA or ICCFA, or an equivalent certification recognized by the Board, as §7-3A-02(a)(3) states for crematory or reduction-facility applicants. This is a certification condition; the statute identifies no separate examination.
Character
Be of good moral character and reputation.
Implementation
The Board home states that NOR regulations are being drafted; the July 1, 2026 statute establishes the registration and its qualification conditions.
Training
Complete any other equipment or operator training the Board requires by regulation.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement of expired operator registration
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Affiliation
Be affiliated with a crematory or reduction facility operated by a registrant or permit holder.
Age
Be at least 18 years old.
Application
Submit the Board application and pay nonrefundable fees.
Certification
Achieve crematory-operator certification from CANA or ICCFA, or an equivalent certification recognized by the Board, as §7-3A-02(a)(3) states for crematory or reduction-facility applicants. This is a certification condition; the statute identifies no separate examination.
Character
Be of good moral character and reputation.
Implementation
The Board home states that NOR regulations are being drafted; the July 1, 2026 statute establishes the registration and its qualification conditions.
Nonpractice Affidavit
Provide an affidavit that the applicant did not operate the facility or act as a registered operator while the registration was expired.
Request
Request reinstatement, satisfy the applicable renewal requirements, and pay the reinstatement fee.
Training
Complete any other equipment or operator training the Board requires by regulation.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Biennial operator registration renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Affiliation
Be affiliated with a crematory or reduction facility operated by a registrant or permit holder.
Age
Be at least 18 years old.
Application
Submit the Board application and pay nonrefundable fees.
Certification
Achieve crematory-operator certification from CANA or ICCFA, or an equivalent certification recognized by the Board, as §7-3A-02(a)(3) states for crematory or reduction-facility applicants. This is a certification condition; the statute identifies no separate examination.
Character
Be of good moral character and reputation.
Implementation
The Board home states that NOR regulations are being drafted; the July 1, 2026 statute establishes the registration and its qualification conditions.
Renewal
Remain eligible and meet original-registration qualifications; submit the renewal application, required documentation and fee before the registration expires on its second anniversary.
Training
Complete any other equipment or operator training the Board requires by regulation.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Continuation of an existing Office of Cemetery Oversight authorization
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuation
The registration remains recognized for the remainder of its issued term and may be renewed under the Act.
Prior Authorization
Hold a crematory-operator or reduction-operator registration issued by the Office of Cemetery Oversight before the Act took effect.
Prior Qualifications
A registrant qualifying under a provision repealed as obsolete or inconsistent continues to meet registration requirements to the same extent as before repeal.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Restricted Funeral Establishment License

License required before a restricted funeral establishment may be used for the practice of mortuary science or funeral direction.

Licensing authority: State Board of Morticians, Funeral Directors, and Crematories · Application information

Initial establishment licensing
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the required application and nonrefundable fee, plus the Family Security Trust Fund contribution when applicable.
Compliance
Comply with applicable federal, State and local laws and the Board’s establishment requirements; complete the applicable inspection.
Lease
Provide a notarized lease and scope of operations for Board approval.
Ownership
The statutory ownership and operator conditions in Health Occupations §7-310 apply; the signatory must be an appropriately licensed owner or co-owner, other than an apprentice.
Separate Location
Obtain and display a separate license for each location.
Sponsor
Have a designated sponsoring funeral establishment in good standing.
Supervision
Designate the supervising mortician required by §7-310(e); the regulation also refers to a supervising funeral director and requires a licensed mortician on staff for embalming.
Term
The license is nontransferable, expires on the Board-set date and may be renewed for no more than two years.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

New license upon sale or ownership change
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the required application and nonrefundable fee, plus the Family Security Trust Fund contribution when applicable.
Compliance
Comply with applicable federal, State and local laws and the Board’s establishment requirements; complete the applicable inspection.
Lease
Provide a notarized lease and scope of operations for Board approval.
Ownership
The statutory ownership and operator conditions in Health Occupations §7-310 apply; the signatory must be an appropriately licensed owner or co-owner, other than an apprentice.
Ownership Change
Notify the Board within 14 days, submit documentation reflecting the sale or ownership change, and obtain a new license after a compliant inspection.
Separate Location
Obtain and display a separate license for each location.
Sponsor
Have a designated sponsoring funeral establishment in good standing.
Supervision
Designate the supervising mortician required by §7-310(e); the regulation also refers to a supervising funeral director and requires a licensed mortician on staff for embalming.
Term
The license is nontransferable, expires on the Board-set date and may be renewed for no more than two years.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Periodic establishment license renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the renewal application and fee before expiration and remain qualified for licensing.
Security Fund
Provide proof of the required Family Security Trust Fund contribution.
Supervision
Maintain the required licensed supervision and establishment compliance.
Term
Renewal term may not exceed two years.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement after Family Security Trust Fund suspension
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Other Sanctions
Repayment does not remove any other disciplinary sanctions under §§7-316 through 7-320.
Repayment
Repay in full the Fund’s payment and accrued interest, and apply to the Board for reinstatement.
Suspension
The Board suspended the license after the Fund paid a claim for which the licensee was responsible.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Surviving Spouse License

Authorizes continuation of the deceased spouse’s mortuary science business and assistance with planning and conducting funeral services for that business.

Licensing authority: State Board of Morticians, Funeral Directors, and Crematories · Application information

Renewal of an existing inactive license
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Apply for renewal and pay the inactive-renewal fee.
Bias Training
Attest to the approved implicit bias and structural racism training on the first renewal after April 1, 2026.
Continuing Education
An inactive mortician, funeral director or surviving-spouse licensee is exempt from continuing education while inactive.
Status
Hold an existing license on inactive status.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Continuation of the deceased spouse’s mortuary business
Jurisprudence Exam
Application
Submit the required application and supporting documents with the Board fee; current Board instructions require online submission and electronic payment.
Criminal History
Submit a State and national criminal history records check, or a check by an accredited agency approved by the Board, as required by Health Occupations §7-301.1; the Board must receive it before issuance.
Exam Timing
Take the law examination within six months after license issuance.
Existing License
The applicant must not already be a licensed mortician or funeral director.
Failure
The license becomes null and void after failing the law examination twice; the statute also permits retaking as often as necessary to fulfill the requirement.
Filing Deadline
Submit written death verification and the application within 30 days after the spouse’s death.
Relationship
Be the surviving spouse of a licensed mortician or funeral director in good standing at death who operated and wholly or partly owned the mortuary business.
Supervision
The business must be directly supervised by a licensed mortician or funeral director; embalming must be performed by a licensed mortician.
Biennial surviving spouse renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the renewal application and pay the renewal fee before expiration; the renewed term is no longer than two years.
Bias Training
Attest to approved implicit bias and structural racism training on the first license renewal after April 1, 2026.
Continuing Education
Complete at least 12 approved CEUs per renewal period, including at least one hour in preneed law; newly licensed individuals are exempt for first renewal, and the rule provides a requested 40-year-practice exemption and case-specific disability or unusual-circumstance waivers.
Existing License
Hold this Maryland license, meet the licensure qualifications, and not be under a Board suspension or revocation order.
Outstanding Penalties
Monetary penalties and any required Family Security Trust Fund reimbursement must be satisfied before the Board may restore, reinstate, or renew the license.
Tax Compliance
Submit verification of payment of undisputed delinquent taxes or unemployment contributions when notified under COMAR 10.31.02.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement after Family Security Trust Fund suspension
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Other Sanctions
Repayment does not remove any other disciplinary sanctions under §§7-316 through 7-320.
Repayment
Repay in full the Fund’s payment and accrued interest, and apply to the Board for reinstatement.
Suspension
The Board suspended the license after the Fund paid a claim for which the licensee was responsible.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Temporary Mortician or Funeral Director Permit

Temporary permit for out-of-state licensed morticians or funeral directors for approved continuing education teaching or Board-deemed disaster situations, subject to Board conditions and Title 7.

Licensing authority: State Board of Morticians, Funeral Directors, and Crematories · Application information

Temporary permit for disaster
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Board Conditions
The permit is subject to the conditions and limitations the Board specifies and to Title 7.
License Held
Be an out-of-state licensed mortician or funeral director.
Purpose
A disaster situation as the Board deems necessary.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Temporary permit for teaching
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Board Conditions
The permit is subject to the conditions and limitations the Board specifies and to Title 7.
License Held
Be an out-of-state licensed mortician or funeral director.
Purpose
Teaching in a Board-approved continuing education program.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Registered Transporter

Registration for individuals employed by a permit holder to remove and transport human remains.

Licensing authority: State Board of Morticians, Funeral Directors, and Crematories · Application information

Initial transporter registration
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Age
Be at least 18 and of good moral character.
Application
Submit the signed application and evidence of successful coursework.
Coursework
Complete Board-approved OSHA or MOSHA, bloodborne-pathogen, infection-control and Maryland-law courses; these are training conditions rather than identified examinations.
Criminal History
Submit the required criminal-history check and fees; the Board must receive, review and approve the information before registration.
Driver License
Hold a valid driver’s license in good standing and submit the Board-required driving record.
Employment
Be employed by a mortuary transport service holding a Board permit.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reapplication after transporter registration lapses
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Age
Be at least 18 and of good moral character.
Application
Submit the signed application and evidence of successful coursework.
Coursework
Complete Board-approved OSHA or MOSHA, bloodborne-pathogen, infection-control and Maryland-law courses; these are training conditions rather than identified examinations.
Criminal History
Submit the required criminal-history check and fees; the Board must receive, review and approve the information before registration.
Driver License
Hold a valid driver’s license in good standing and submit the Board-required driving record.
Employment
Be employed by a mortuary transport service holding a Board permit.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Maryland Funeral Director Practical Examination

This assessment does not have a question bank.

Passing score
75 percent
Examination sources

Jurisprudence Exam

Passing score
75 percent
Examination outline
  • Health Occupations Article, Title 7 — Morticians, Funeral Directors, and Crematories
  • Health-General Article, Title 5 — Death
  • COMAR 10.29.01 — Hearing Procedures
  • COMAR 10.29.03 — Inspection of Funeral Establishments
  • COMAR 10.29.05 — Continuing Education
  • COMAR 10.29.06 — Preneed Contract
  • COMAR 10.29.07 — Surviving Spouse
  • COMAR 10.29.08 — Courtesy Card
  • COMAR 10.29.09 — Requirements for Apprenticeship
  • COMAR 10.29.10 — Monetary Penalties
  • COMAR 10.29.11 — Complaint Procedures
  • COMAR 10.29.12 — Advertising
  • COMAR 10.29.13 — Rehabilitation Committee
  • COMAR 10.29.14 — Compelling Purpose Disclosure
  • COMAR 10.29.15 — Family Security Trust Fund
  • COMAR 10.29.16 — Crematories — Definitions
  • COMAR 10.29.17 — Crematories — Permit, Licensing, and Fees
  • COMAR 10.29.18 — Crematories — Complaints and Disciplinary Procedures
  • COMAR 10.29.19 — Crematories — Crematory Procedures
  • COMAR 10.29.20 — Crematories — Code of Ethics
  • COMAR 10.29.21 — Mortuary Transport Services
  • COMAR 10.29.22 — General Regulations
  • COMAR 10.31.02 — Tax Compliance Regulations
Examination sources

National Board Exam Arts

Provider
The International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards (The Conference); computer-based exam administered by Pearson at Pearson Professional Centers
Format
Computer-based multiple-choice examination, administered, paid for, scheduled and scored separately from the NBE-Sciences section; a basic calculator is built into the exam software
Exam questions
170 multiple-choice questions: 150 scored and 20 non-scored pretest questions
Time limit
170 minutes for the exam (the appointment also includes a 3-minute non-disclosure agreement, a 3-minute release-of-results screen and a 7-minute tutorial)
Passing score
Scaled score of 75 (pass/fail)
Exam fee
$285 per section
Examination outline
  • I. Funeral Arranging and Directing (51 of 150 scored items; 34% of the NBE-Arts blueprint) (34%)
  • II. Funeral Service Marketing/Merchandising (21 of 150 scored items; 14% of the NBE-Arts blueprint) (14%)
  • III. Funeral Service Counseling (19 of 150 scored items; 13% of the NBE-Arts blueprint) (13%)
  • IV. Legal and Regulatory Compliance (35 of 150 scored items; 23% of the NBE-Arts blueprint) (23%)
  • V. Cemetery/Crematory/Other Dispositions (24 of 150 scored items; 16% of the NBE-Arts blueprint) (16%)
Examination sources

National Board Exam Sciences

Provider
The International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards (The Conference); computer-based exam administered by Pearson at Pearson Professional Centers
Format
Computer-based multiple-choice examination, administered, paid for, scheduled and scored separately from the NBE-Arts section; a basic calculator is built into the exam software
Exam questions
170 multiple-choice questions: 150 scored and 20 non-scored pretest questions
Time limit
170 minutes for the exam (the appointment also includes a 3-minute non-disclosure agreement, a 3-minute release-of-results screen and a 7-minute tutorial)
Passing score
Scaled score of 75 (pass/fail)
Exam fee
$285 per section
Examination outline
  • I. Embalming (62 of 150 scored items; 41% of the NBE-Sciences blueprint) (41%)
  • II. Restorative Art (34 of 150 scored items; 23% of the NBE-Sciences blueprint) (23%)
  • III. Other Preparation of the Deceased (28 of 150 scored items; 19% of the NBE-Sciences blueprint) (19%)
  • IV. Funeral Service Sciences (26 of 150 scored items; 17% of the NBE-Sciences blueprint) (17%)
Examination sources

Maryland Mortician Practical Examination

This assessment does not have a question bank.

Passing score
75 percent
Examination sources