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Funeral Service Director

Statutory license classification under 58-9-301(2). Temporary, restricted, probationary and conditional forms retain this classification and are represented by separate applicant pathways.

Licensing authority: Utah Division of Professional Licensing, in collaboration with the Board of Funeral Service · Application information

Conditional initial
Application
Submit the prescribed application and licensing fee.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent or higher degree, and an associate degree or equivalent in mortuary science from an ABFSE-accredited school or another accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Insurance license
If selling preneed arrangements funded wholly or partly by insurance, provide the required Utah Insurance Department license.
Internship
Complete at least 2,000 hours and 50 embalmings as a licensed funeral service intern under a licensed funeral service director. The current statute and rule impose no one-year minimum; the older application checklist still says "over a period of not less than one year".
License form
R156-1-308f: an initial, renewal or reinstatement applicant is selected for audit, under investigation or awaiting inspection. Issuance is interim and non-adverse, ending upon completion of the audit/investigation/inspection and the Division final action.
Passing scores
Pass both NBE Arts and NBE Sciences; pass the state law and rule examination with at least 75%.
Prior state exam
DOPL Exam Information states "Not required if previously taken as an Intern." Prior passage is a condition; the currently offered state examination remains a leaf.
Conditional reinstatement new qualifications
Eligibility
For reinstatement requiring a new-license application under R156-1-308g(3)(a) or R156-1-308i, meet the current initial-license qualifications unless an applicable disciplinary order provides otherwise.
License form
R156-1-308f: an initial, renewal or reinstatement applicant is selected for audit, under investigation or awaiting inspection. Issuance is interim and non-adverse, ending upon completion of the audit/investigation/inspection and the Division final action.
Conditional reinstatement renewal qualifications
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Eligibility
Meet the timely or qualifying continuous-practice reinstatement requirements and renewal qualifications; the applicable fees and timing in 58-1-308 and R156-1-308g remain conditions.
License form
R156-1-308f: an initial, renewal or reinstatement applicant is selected for audit, under investigation or awaiting inspection. Issuance is interim and non-adverse, ending upon completion of the audit/investigation/inspection and the Division final action.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Conditional renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit renewal application, fee and documentation of current renewal qualifications; the statutory renewal provisions and R156-9-303/R156-1-308c define this route without an examination.
Continuing education
Complete 20 hours of qualified continuing professional education during the renewal cycle, subject to the applicable waiver/proration provisions.
Cycle
Two-year cycle ending May 31 in even years.
License form
R156-1-308f: an initial, renewal or reinstatement applicant is selected for audit, under investigation or awaiting inspection. Issuance is interim and non-adverse, ending upon completion of the audit/investigation/inspection and the Division final action.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Petition to modify restriction, suspension or probation during its term
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Disciplinary order
Proceed under the order imposing discipline. Unless that order provides otherwise, petition at reasonable intervals. R156-1-308h(3) treats this as modification of the disciplinary order, not an application for licensure; any individual order-specific examination is an applicant condition.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Discretionary endorsement based on demonstrated professional competency
Application
Submit the application, fee and satisfactory evidence of identity, qualifications and good standing under 58-1-302(5).
Board page
The current DOPL director application page states: "If you do not qualify for licensure by endorsement, submit an original letter or certification from the Conference of Funeral Service Examining Board documenting your passing score on the funeral service examination." This indicates an endorsement exemption in implementing material; discretionary national exam involvement in R156-1-302(4) remains represented.
Discipline
The Division may refuse issuance for lack of qualifications or previous or pending discipline under 58-1-302(4).
National discretion
R156-1-302(4) states: "The Division may require an applicant for licensure by endorsement to pass one or more of the exams required to obtain licensure in the profession". For a director these identified exams include NBE Arts and NBE Sciences. Their involvement is retained even if the Division excuses the applicant; the applicant must determine which passing scores the Division actually demands.
Prior license
58-1-302(3)(a)(i): license from another U.S. or foreign jurisdiction, at least one year of practice, and a Division finding that education, credentialing examination, experience and skills demonstrate competency. Foreign or other-state examinations are applicant evidence, not leaves.
State requirement
The applicable state examination remains required for director, intern and sales-agent applicants under R156-9-302a; it may have been passed before applying.
Statutory priority
58-1-302(8)(a) states that this general endorsement section controls conflicting endorsement provisions in another chapter of Title 58. The current implementing rule permits an endorsement applicant to have a license that is not currently active.
Discretionary endorsement based on substantially similar licensure requirements
Application
Submit the application, fee and satisfactory evidence of identity, qualifications and good standing under 58-1-302(5).
Board page
The current DOPL director application page states: "If you do not qualify for licensure by endorsement, submit an original letter or certification from the Conference of Funeral Service Examining Board documenting your passing score on the funeral service examination." This indicates an endorsement exemption in implementing material; discretionary national exam involvement in R156-1-302(4) remains represented.
Discipline
The Division may refuse issuance for lack of qualifications or previous or pending discipline under 58-1-302(4).
National discretion
R156-1-302(4) states: "The Division may require an applicant for licensure by endorsement to pass one or more of the exams required to obtain licensure in the profession". For a director these identified exams include NBE Arts and NBE Sciences. Their involvement is retained even if the Division excuses the applicant; the applicant must determine which passing scores the Division actually demands.
Prior license
58-1-302(3)(a)(ii): the Division determines that the other jurisdiction requirements at the time of issuance were substantially similar. This alternative is not assigned the separate one-year condition of (3)(a)(i).
State requirement
The applicable state examination remains required for director, intern and sales-agent applicants under R156-9-302a; it may have been passed before applying.
Statutory priority
58-1-302(8)(a) states that this general endorsement section controls conflicting endorsement provisions in another chapter of Title 58. The current implementing rule permits an endorsement applicant to have a license that is not currently active.
Funeral specific endorsement based on five years of licensed practice
Application
Submit the application and prescribed fee.
Board checklist
The older Director Application checklist says five of the previous ten years of full-time employment may support endorsement, while the current Director page excuses its national-score submission item for applicants who qualify for endorsement.
Controlling general endorsement
58-1-302(8)(a) controls any conflicting funeral-specific endorsement restriction. This five-year statutory pathway is retained as an additional documented pathway, not a prerequisite for the separate one-year/general endorsement pathways.
Criminal history
58-9-306(4) excludes first- or second-degree felony convictions and other convictions the Division and Board determine incompatible with public interests.
National
58-9-306(6) names passage of a national examination determined by the Division; R156-9-302a identifies NBE science and art sections for director licensure.
Prior license
58-9-306 requires a current active director license in good standing and free of discipline, and five years of lawful active practice as a licensed director and embalmer within the preceding ten years.
State
58-9-306(7) requires state-law competency; R156-9-302a(2) specifies the Director Law and Rule Examination with at least 75%.
Endorsement following individual evaluation of education, examination or experience
Application
Submit the application, fee and satisfactory evidence of identity, qualifications and good standing under 58-1-302(5).
Board page
The current DOPL director application page states: "If you do not qualify for licensure by endorsement, submit an original letter or certification from the Conference of Funeral Service Examining Board documenting your passing score on the funeral service examination." This indicates an endorsement exemption in implementing material; discretionary national exam involvement in R156-1-302(4) remains represented.
Discipline
The Division may refuse issuance for lack of qualifications or previous or pending discipline under 58-1-302(4).
Eligibility
58-1-302(6)(a): an applicant who is or has been licensed elsewhere but does not satisfy (2) or (3) may be individually evaluated for substantially similar education, credentialing examination or experience; additional education or experience may be required before full licensure.
National discretion
R156-1-302(4) states: "The Division may require an applicant for licensure by endorsement to pass one or more of the exams required to obtain licensure in the profession". For a director these identified exams include NBE Arts and NBE Sciences. Their involvement is retained even if the Division excuses the applicant; the applicant must determine which passing scores the Division actually demands.
State requirement
The applicable state examination remains required for director, intern and sales-agent applicants under R156-9-302a; it may have been passed before applying.
Statutory priority
58-1-302(8)(a) states that this general endorsement section controls conflicting endorsement provisions in another chapter of Title 58. The current implementing rule permits an endorsement applicant to have a license that is not currently active.
Discretionary endorsement based on unlicensed practice where licensure was not required
Application
Submit the application, fee and satisfactory evidence of identity, qualifications and good standing under 58-1-302(5).
Board page
The current DOPL director application page states: "If you do not qualify for licensure by endorsement, submit an original letter or certification from the Conference of Funeral Service Examining Board documenting your passing score on the funeral service examination." This indicates an endorsement exemption in implementing material; discretionary national exam involvement in R156-1-302(4) remains represented.
Discipline
The Division may refuse issuance for lack of qualifications or previous or pending discipline under 58-1-302(4).
National discretion
R156-1-302(4) states: "The Division may require an applicant for licensure by endorsement to pass one or more of the exams required to obtain licensure in the profession". For a director these identified exams include NBE Arts and NBE Sciences. Their involvement is retained even if the Division excuses the applicant; the applicant must determine which passing scores the Division actually demands.
Prior practice
58-1-302(3)(b): at least one year in the profession in a U.S. or foreign jurisdiction where licensure was not required; education, credentialing examination and experience must be substantially similar to current Utah requirements.
State requirement
The applicable state examination remains required for director, intern and sales-agent applicants under R156-9-302a; it may have been passed before applying.
Statutory priority
58-1-302(8)(a) states that this general endorsement section controls conflicting endorsement provisions in another chapter of Title 58. The current implementing rule permits an endorsement applicant to have a license that is not currently active.
Endorsement based on a United States license and one year of practice
Application
Submit the application, fee and satisfactory evidence of identity, qualifications and good standing under 58-1-302(5).
Board page
The current DOPL director application page states: "If you do not qualify for licensure by endorsement, submit an original letter or certification from the Conference of Funeral Service Examining Board documenting your passing score on the funeral service examination." This indicates an endorsement exemption in implementing material; discretionary national exam involvement in R156-1-302(4) remains represented.
Discipline
The Division may refuse issuance for lack of qualifications or previous or pending discipline under 58-1-302(4).
National discretion
R156-1-302(4) states: "The Division may require an applicant for licensure by endorsement to pass one or more of the exams required to obtain licensure in the profession". For a director these identified exams include NBE Arts and NBE Sciences. Their involvement is retained even if the Division excuses the applicant; the applicant must determine which passing scores the Division actually demands.
Prior license
58-1-302(2): license from another U.S. state, district or territory, similar scope of practice, at least one year of practice under that license, and good standing.
State requirement
The applicable state examination remains required for director, intern and sales-agent applicants under R156-9-302a; it may have been passed before applying.
Statutory priority
58-1-302(8)(a) states that this general endorsement section controls conflicting endorsement provisions in another chapter of Title 58. The current implementing rule permits an endorsement applicant to have a license that is not currently active.
Initial licensure
Application
Submit the prescribed application and licensing fee.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent or higher degree, and an associate degree or equivalent in mortuary science from an ABFSE-accredited school or another accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Insurance license
If selling preneed arrangements funded wholly or partly by insurance, provide the required Utah Insurance Department license.
Internship
Complete at least 2,000 hours and 50 embalmings as a licensed funeral service intern under a licensed funeral service director. The current statute and rule impose no one-year minimum; the older application checklist still says "over a period of not less than one year".
Passing scores
Pass both NBE Arts and NBE Sciences; pass the state law and rule examination with at least 75%.
Prior state exam
DOPL Exam Information states "Not required if previously taken as an Intern." Prior passage is a condition; the currently offered state examination remains a leaf.
Military extension and renewal/reactivation
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Eligible service
71A-8-103 applies to Title 58 licenses expiring during qualifying active duty or deployment; it excludes annual training, in-state active orders and orders not requiring relocation outside Utah.
Extension
The existing license extends until 90 days after active-duty discharge, or for 90 days after the last deployment date in the deployment order.
Renewal
Request renewal within 90 days after activation/deployment termination, provide the activation/deployment and discharge orders, and satisfy renewal requirements except continuing education or training; the statutory military renewal is at no cost.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement from 31 days through two years after expiration
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit renewal application, fee and documentation of current renewal qualifications; the statutory renewal provisions and R156-9-303/R156-1-308c define this route without an examination.
Continuing education
Complete 20 hours of qualified continuing professional education during the renewal cycle, subject to the applicable waiver/proration provisions.
Cycle
Two-year cycle ending May 31 in even years.
Timing
R156-1-308g(2): submit the renewal form demonstrating compliance with renewal requirements and pay renewal and reinstatement fees.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement after suspension or expiration in a restricted, suspended or probationary status
Disciplinary order
Unless the order provides otherwise, meet current initial-license qualifications, satisfy reinstatement conditions, submit requested competency information, pay renewal and reinstatement fees, and pay outstanding fines/citations under R156-1-308i. Any order-specific waiver is a condition.
Reinstatement after more than two years without qualifying continuous practice
Application
Submit the prescribed application and licensing fee.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent or higher degree, and an associate degree or equivalent in mortuary science from an ABFSE-accredited school or another accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Insurance license
If selling preneed arrangements funded wholly or partly by insurance, provide the required Utah Insurance Department license.
Internship
Complete at least 2,000 hours and 50 embalmings as a licensed funeral service intern under a licensed funeral service director. The current statute and rule impose no one-year minimum; the older application checklist still says "over a period of not less than one year".
Passing scores
Pass both NBE Arts and NBE Sciences; pass the state law and rule examination with at least 75%.
Prior state exam
DOPL Exam Information states "Not required if previously taken as an Intern." Prior passage is a condition; the currently offered state examination remains a leaf.
Timing
R156-1-308g(3)(a): an applicant not continuously active under 58-1-308(6)(b) must meet the current initial-license qualifications and pay the new-application fee.
Reinstatement based on continuous government or out of state licensed practice
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit renewal application, fee and documentation of current renewal qualifications; the statutory renewal provisions and R156-9-303/R156-1-308c define this route without an examination.
Continuing education
Complete 20 hours of qualified continuing professional education during the renewal cycle, subject to the applicable waiver/proration provisions.
Cycle
Two-year cycle ending May 31 in even years.
Practice
58-1-308(6)(b) and R156-1-308g(3)(b): document continuous practice since expiration in full-time U.S. government employment or under another U.S. state or territory license; apply within six months after returning domicile to Utah or ending government service, satisfy renewal qualifications, and pay renewal/reinstatement fees. The statute expressly permits reinstatement without taking an examination.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement within 30 days after expiration
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit renewal application, fee and documentation of current renewal qualifications; the statutory renewal provisions and R156-9-303/R156-1-308c define this route without an examination.
Continuing education
Complete 20 hours of qualified continuing professional education during the renewal cycle, subject to the applicable waiver/proration provisions.
Cycle
Two-year cycle ending May 31 in even years.
Timing
R156-1-308g(1): file the renewal form demonstrating compliance with renewal requirements and pay the renewal and late fees within 30 days after expiration.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Relicensure after surrender while not in good standing
Surrender
R156-1-308k(2): submit current initial-license qualifications and reinstatement conditions, pay a new-license fee, demonstrate current competency and pay fines or citations.
Relicensure after revocation
Revocation
R156-1-308j: meet current initial-license qualifications and reinstatement conditions, pay a new-license fee and supply requested evidence of current competency.
Renewal or approved additional intern term
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit renewal application, fee and documentation of current renewal qualifications; the statutory renewal provisions and R156-9-303/R156-1-308c define this route without an examination.
Continuing education
Complete 20 hours of qualified continuing professional education during the renewal cycle, subject to the applicable waiver/proration provisions.
Cycle
Two-year cycle ending May 31 in even years.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Restricted Probationary initial
Application
Submit the prescribed application and licensing fee.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent or higher degree, and an associate degree or equivalent in mortuary science from an ABFSE-accredited school or another accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Insurance license
If selling preneed arrangements funded wholly or partly by insurance, provide the required Utah Insurance Department license.
Internship
Complete at least 2,000 hours and 50 embalmings as a licensed funeral service intern under a licensed funeral service director. The current statute and rule impose no one-year minimum; the older application checklist still says "over a period of not less than one year".
License form
58-1-304: the applicant appears qualified but conduct warrants monitoring, supervision or restrictions for public protection; issuance is a partial denial subject to agency review.
Passing scores
Pass both NBE Arts and NBE Sciences; pass the state law and rule examination with at least 75%.
Prior state exam
DOPL Exam Information states "Not required if previously taken as an Intern." Prior passage is a condition; the currently offered state examination remains a leaf.
Restricted Probationary reinstatement new qualifications
Eligibility
For reinstatement requiring a new-license application under R156-1-308g(3)(a) or R156-1-308i, meet the current initial-license qualifications unless an applicable disciplinary order provides otherwise.
License form
58-1-304: the applicant appears qualified but conduct warrants monitoring, supervision or restrictions for public protection; issuance is a partial denial subject to agency review.
Restricted Probationary reinstatement renewal qualifications
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Eligibility
Meet the timely or qualifying continuous-practice reinstatement requirements and renewal qualifications; the applicable fees and timing in 58-1-308 and R156-1-308g remain conditions.
License form
58-1-304: the applicant appears qualified but conduct warrants monitoring, supervision or restrictions for public protection; issuance is a partial denial subject to agency review.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Restricted Probationary renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit renewal application, fee and documentation of current renewal qualifications; the statutory renewal provisions and R156-9-303/R156-1-308c define this route without an examination.
Continuing education
Complete 20 hours of qualified continuing professional education during the renewal cycle, subject to the applicable waiver/proration provisions.
Cycle
Two-year cycle ending May 31 in even years.
License form
58-1-304: the applicant appears qualified but conduct warrants monitoring, supervision or restrictions for public protection; issuance is a partial denial subject to agency review.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Relicensure following good standing surrender: continuous practice
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Surrender
Under R156-1-308k(1), apply the continuous-practice reinstatement provisions of R156-1-308g(3)(b) and 58-1-308(6)(b), including proof of continuous qualifying practice, compliance with renewal qualifications, and the six-month return/application window.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Relicensure following good standing surrender: new qualifications
Surrender
A license surrendered while active and in good standing is governed by R156-1-308k(1). If more than two years have elapsed without qualifying continuous practice, R156-1-308g(3)(a) requires current initial-license qualifications and a new-license fee.
Relicensure following good standing surrender: renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Surrender
A license surrendered while active and in good standing is governed by R156-1-308k(1) and R156-1-308a through 308l. Where the renewal/reinstatement period does not exceed two years, meet the corresponding renewal qualifications and fee requirements.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Temporary licensure for an emergency or unusual government created circumstance
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Eligibility
58-1-303(1)(c)(i): hold an out-of-state license obtained under equal or greater requirements; Division/Board must find the temporary license necessary or justified by a local/national emergency or governmental action creating a material public health, safety or welfare risk.
Issuance discretion
Issuance is discretionary. Under 58-1-303(2), an exam-pending temporary license may not be issued more than three consecutive times within the three years after the first issuance. Competitive advantage or disadvantage alone is insufficient under (3).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Temporary licensure pending the next available examination
Eligibility
58-1-303(1)(a): meet all license requirements except passing the examination, sit the next available examination, and the temporary license expires when official results are released if the applicant fails. The required examination set is the current initial-license set; any examinations already passed are applicant evidence.
Issuance discretion
Issuance is discretionary. Under 58-1-303(2), an exam-pending temporary license may not be issued more than three consecutive times within the three years after the first issuance. Competitive advantage or disadvantage alone is insufficient under (3).
Temporary licensure for monitored or supervised observation before a regular license decision
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Eligibility
58-1-303(1)(c)(iii): hold an out-of-state license obtained under equal or greater requirements; Division/Board must find a need to observe the applicant in monitored or supervised practice before granting or denying a regular license.
Issuance discretion
Issuance is discretionary. Under 58-1-303(2), an exam-pending temporary license may not be issued more than three consecutive times within the three years after the first issuance. Competitive advantage or disadvantage alone is insufficient under (3).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Temporary licensure to address a shortage jeopardizing public health, safety or welfare
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Eligibility
58-1-303(1)(c)(ii): hold an out-of-state license obtained under equal or greater requirements; Division/Board must find a shortage of necessary services materially jeopardizes public health, safety or welfare.
Issuance discretion
Issuance is discretionary. Under 58-1-303(2), an exam-pending temporary license may not be issued more than three consecutive times within the three years after the first issuance. Competitive advantage or disadvantage alone is insufficient under (3).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Temporary licensure to teach or assist a Utah licensee
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Eligibility
58-1-303(1)(b): hold a license in another state or country and be temporarily in Utah to teach or assist a Utah resident licensed in the profession. The other jurisdiction license is an applicant condition.
Issuance discretion
Issuance is discretionary. Under 58-1-303(2), an exam-pending temporary license may not be issued more than three consecutive times within the three years after the first issuance. Competitive advantage or disadvantage alone is insufficient under (3).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Funeral Service Intern

Statutory license classification under 58-9-301(2). Temporary, restricted, probationary and conditional forms retain this classification and are represented by separate applicant pathways.

Licensing authority: Utah Division of Professional Licensing, in collaboration with the Board of Funeral Service · Application information

Conditional initial
Utah Funeral Service Director Law and Rule Examination
Application
Submit the prescribed application and licensing fee.
Education
High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or a degree of higher education.
License form
R156-1-308f: an initial, renewal or reinstatement applicant is selected for audit, under investigation or awaiting inspection. Issuance is interim and non-adverse, ending upon completion of the audit/investigation/inspection and the Division final action.
Passing score
Pass the Utah Funeral Service Director Law and Rule Examination with at least 75%.
Supervision
Name the licensed funeral service director who will supervise all intern duties and the licensed funeral service establishment where training and supervision will occur, as required by 58-9-307.
Term limit
An intern who has not qualified as a director may receive only one additional two-year intern term with specific Division and Board approval under 58-9-303(2).
Conditional reinstatement new qualifications
Utah Funeral Service Director Law and Rule Examination
Eligibility
For reinstatement requiring a new-license application under R156-1-308g(3)(a) or R156-1-308i, meet the current initial-license qualifications unless an applicable disciplinary order provides otherwise.
License form
R156-1-308f: an initial, renewal or reinstatement applicant is selected for audit, under investigation or awaiting inspection. Issuance is interim and non-adverse, ending upon completion of the audit/investigation/inspection and the Division final action.
Conditional reinstatement renewal qualifications
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Eligibility
Meet the timely or qualifying continuous-practice reinstatement requirements and renewal qualifications; the applicable fees and timing in 58-1-308 and R156-1-308g remain conditions.
License form
R156-1-308f: an initial, renewal or reinstatement applicant is selected for audit, under investigation or awaiting inspection. Issuance is interim and non-adverse, ending upon completion of the audit/investigation/inspection and the Division final action.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Conditional renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Additional term
58-9-303(2): if not qualified as a director, only one additional two-year intern term is permitted, with specific Division and Board approval.
Application
Submit renewal application, fee and documentation of current renewal qualifications; the statutory renewal provisions and R156-9-303/R156-1-308c define this route without an examination.
Cycle
Two-year cycle ending May 31 in even years.
License form
R156-1-308f: an initial, renewal or reinstatement applicant is selected for audit, under investigation or awaiting inspection. Issuance is interim and non-adverse, ending upon completion of the audit/investigation/inspection and the Division final action.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Petition to modify restriction, suspension or probation during its term
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Disciplinary order
Proceed under the order imposing discipline. Unless that order provides otherwise, petition at reasonable intervals. R156-1-308h(3) treats this as modification of the disciplinary order, not an application for licensure; any individual order-specific examination is an applicant condition.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Discretionary endorsement based on demonstrated professional competency
Utah Funeral Service Director Law and Rule Examination
Application
Submit the application, fee and satisfactory evidence of identity, qualifications and good standing under 58-1-302(5).
Discipline
The Division may refuse issuance for lack of qualifications or previous or pending discipline under 58-1-302(4).
National discretion
R156-1-302(4) states: "The Division may require an applicant for licensure by endorsement to pass one or more of the exams required to obtain licensure in the profession". For a director these identified exams include NBE Arts and NBE Sciences. Their involvement is retained even if the Division excuses the applicant; the applicant must determine which passing scores the Division actually demands.
Prior license
58-1-302(3)(a)(i): license from another U.S. or foreign jurisdiction, at least one year of practice, and a Division finding that education, credentialing examination, experience and skills demonstrate competency. Foreign or other-state examinations are applicant evidence, not leaves.
State requirement
The applicable state examination remains required for director, intern and sales-agent applicants under R156-9-302a; it may have been passed before applying.
Statutory priority
58-1-302(8)(a) states that this general endorsement section controls conflicting endorsement provisions in another chapter of Title 58. The current implementing rule permits an endorsement applicant to have a license that is not currently active.
Discretionary endorsement based on substantially similar licensure requirements
Utah Funeral Service Director Law and Rule Examination
Application
Submit the application, fee and satisfactory evidence of identity, qualifications and good standing under 58-1-302(5).
Discipline
The Division may refuse issuance for lack of qualifications or previous or pending discipline under 58-1-302(4).
National discretion
R156-1-302(4) states: "The Division may require an applicant for licensure by endorsement to pass one or more of the exams required to obtain licensure in the profession". For a director these identified exams include NBE Arts and NBE Sciences. Their involvement is retained even if the Division excuses the applicant; the applicant must determine which passing scores the Division actually demands.
Prior license
58-1-302(3)(a)(ii): the Division determines that the other jurisdiction requirements at the time of issuance were substantially similar. This alternative is not assigned the separate one-year condition of (3)(a)(i).
State requirement
The applicable state examination remains required for director, intern and sales-agent applicants under R156-9-302a; it may have been passed before applying.
Statutory priority
58-1-302(8)(a) states that this general endorsement section controls conflicting endorsement provisions in another chapter of Title 58. The current implementing rule permits an endorsement applicant to have a license that is not currently active.
Endorsement following individual evaluation of education, examination or experience
Utah Funeral Service Director Law and Rule Examination
Application
Submit the application, fee and satisfactory evidence of identity, qualifications and good standing under 58-1-302(5).
Discipline
The Division may refuse issuance for lack of qualifications or previous or pending discipline under 58-1-302(4).
Eligibility
58-1-302(6)(a): an applicant who is or has been licensed elsewhere but does not satisfy (2) or (3) may be individually evaluated for substantially similar education, credentialing examination or experience; additional education or experience may be required before full licensure.
National discretion
R156-1-302(4) states: "The Division may require an applicant for licensure by endorsement to pass one or more of the exams required to obtain licensure in the profession". For a director these identified exams include NBE Arts and NBE Sciences. Their involvement is retained even if the Division excuses the applicant; the applicant must determine which passing scores the Division actually demands.
State requirement
The applicable state examination remains required for director, intern and sales-agent applicants under R156-9-302a; it may have been passed before applying.
Statutory priority
58-1-302(8)(a) states that this general endorsement section controls conflicting endorsement provisions in another chapter of Title 58. The current implementing rule permits an endorsement applicant to have a license that is not currently active.
Discretionary endorsement based on unlicensed practice where licensure was not required
Utah Funeral Service Director Law and Rule Examination
Application
Submit the application, fee and satisfactory evidence of identity, qualifications and good standing under 58-1-302(5).
Discipline
The Division may refuse issuance for lack of qualifications or previous or pending discipline under 58-1-302(4).
National discretion
R156-1-302(4) states: "The Division may require an applicant for licensure by endorsement to pass one or more of the exams required to obtain licensure in the profession". For a director these identified exams include NBE Arts and NBE Sciences. Their involvement is retained even if the Division excuses the applicant; the applicant must determine which passing scores the Division actually demands.
Prior practice
58-1-302(3)(b): at least one year in the profession in a U.S. or foreign jurisdiction where licensure was not required; education, credentialing examination and experience must be substantially similar to current Utah requirements.
State requirement
The applicable state examination remains required for director, intern and sales-agent applicants under R156-9-302a; it may have been passed before applying.
Statutory priority
58-1-302(8)(a) states that this general endorsement section controls conflicting endorsement provisions in another chapter of Title 58. The current implementing rule permits an endorsement applicant to have a license that is not currently active.
Endorsement based on a United States license and one year of practice
Utah Funeral Service Director Law and Rule Examination
Application
Submit the application, fee and satisfactory evidence of identity, qualifications and good standing under 58-1-302(5).
Discipline
The Division may refuse issuance for lack of qualifications or previous or pending discipline under 58-1-302(4).
National discretion
R156-1-302(4) states: "The Division may require an applicant for licensure by endorsement to pass one or more of the exams required to obtain licensure in the profession". For a director these identified exams include NBE Arts and NBE Sciences. Their involvement is retained even if the Division excuses the applicant; the applicant must determine which passing scores the Division actually demands.
Prior license
58-1-302(2): license from another U.S. state, district or territory, similar scope of practice, at least one year of practice under that license, and good standing.
State requirement
The applicable state examination remains required for director, intern and sales-agent applicants under R156-9-302a; it may have been passed before applying.
Statutory priority
58-1-302(8)(a) states that this general endorsement section controls conflicting endorsement provisions in another chapter of Title 58. The current implementing rule permits an endorsement applicant to have a license that is not currently active.
Initial licensure
Utah Funeral Service Director Law and Rule Examination
Application
Submit the prescribed application and licensing fee.
Education
High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or a degree of higher education.
Passing score
Pass the Utah Funeral Service Director Law and Rule Examination with at least 75%.
Supervision
Name the licensed funeral service director who will supervise all intern duties and the licensed funeral service establishment where training and supervision will occur, as required by 58-9-307.
Term limit
An intern who has not qualified as a director may receive only one additional two-year intern term with specific Division and Board approval under 58-9-303(2).
Military extension and renewal/reactivation
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Eligible service
71A-8-103 applies to Title 58 licenses expiring during qualifying active duty or deployment; it excludes annual training, in-state active orders and orders not requiring relocation outside Utah.
Extension
The existing license extends until 90 days after active-duty discharge, or for 90 days after the last deployment date in the deployment order.
Renewal
Request renewal within 90 days after activation/deployment termination, provide the activation/deployment and discharge orders, and satisfy renewal requirements except continuing education or training; the statutory military renewal is at no cost.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement from 31 days through two years after expiration
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Additional term
58-9-303(2): if not qualified as a director, only one additional two-year intern term is permitted, with specific Division and Board approval.
Application
Submit renewal application, fee and documentation of current renewal qualifications; the statutory renewal provisions and R156-9-303/R156-1-308c define this route without an examination.
Cycle
Two-year cycle ending May 31 in even years.
Timing
R156-1-308g(2): submit the renewal form demonstrating compliance with renewal requirements and pay renewal and reinstatement fees.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement after suspension or expiration in a restricted, suspended or probationary status
Utah Funeral Service Director Law and Rule Examination
Disciplinary order
Unless the order provides otherwise, meet current initial-license qualifications, satisfy reinstatement conditions, submit requested competency information, pay renewal and reinstatement fees, and pay outstanding fines/citations under R156-1-308i. Any order-specific waiver is a condition.
Reinstatement after more than two years without qualifying continuous practice
Utah Funeral Service Director Law and Rule Examination
Application
Submit the prescribed application and licensing fee.
Education
High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or a degree of higher education.
Passing score
Pass the Utah Funeral Service Director Law and Rule Examination with at least 75%.
Supervision
Name the licensed funeral service director who will supervise all intern duties and the licensed funeral service establishment where training and supervision will occur, as required by 58-9-307.
Term limit
An intern who has not qualified as a director may receive only one additional two-year intern term with specific Division and Board approval under 58-9-303(2).
Timing
R156-1-308g(3)(a): an applicant not continuously active under 58-1-308(6)(b) must meet the current initial-license qualifications and pay the new-application fee.
Reinstatement based on continuous government or out of state licensed practice
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Additional term
58-9-303(2): if not qualified as a director, only one additional two-year intern term is permitted, with specific Division and Board approval.
Application
Submit renewal application, fee and documentation of current renewal qualifications; the statutory renewal provisions and R156-9-303/R156-1-308c define this route without an examination.
Cycle
Two-year cycle ending May 31 in even years.
Practice
58-1-308(6)(b) and R156-1-308g(3)(b): document continuous practice since expiration in full-time U.S. government employment or under another U.S. state or territory license; apply within six months after returning domicile to Utah or ending government service, satisfy renewal qualifications, and pay renewal/reinstatement fees. The statute expressly permits reinstatement without taking an examination.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement within 30 days after expiration
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Additional term
58-9-303(2): if not qualified as a director, only one additional two-year intern term is permitted, with specific Division and Board approval.
Application
Submit renewal application, fee and documentation of current renewal qualifications; the statutory renewal provisions and R156-9-303/R156-1-308c define this route without an examination.
Cycle
Two-year cycle ending May 31 in even years.
Timing
R156-1-308g(1): file the renewal form demonstrating compliance with renewal requirements and pay the renewal and late fees within 30 days after expiration.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Relicensure after surrender while not in good standing
Utah Funeral Service Director Law and Rule Examination
Surrender
R156-1-308k(2): submit current initial-license qualifications and reinstatement conditions, pay a new-license fee, demonstrate current competency and pay fines or citations.
Relicensure after revocation
Utah Funeral Service Director Law and Rule Examination
Revocation
R156-1-308j: meet current initial-license qualifications and reinstatement conditions, pay a new-license fee and supply requested evidence of current competency.
Renewal or approved additional intern term
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Additional term
58-9-303(2): if not qualified as a director, only one additional two-year intern term is permitted, with specific Division and Board approval.
Application
Submit renewal application, fee and documentation of current renewal qualifications; the statutory renewal provisions and R156-9-303/R156-1-308c define this route without an examination.
Cycle
Two-year cycle ending May 31 in even years.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Restricted Probationary initial
Utah Funeral Service Director Law and Rule Examination
Application
Submit the prescribed application and licensing fee.
Education
High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or a degree of higher education.
License form
58-1-304: the applicant appears qualified but conduct warrants monitoring, supervision or restrictions for public protection; issuance is a partial denial subject to agency review.
Passing score
Pass the Utah Funeral Service Director Law and Rule Examination with at least 75%.
Supervision
Name the licensed funeral service director who will supervise all intern duties and the licensed funeral service establishment where training and supervision will occur, as required by 58-9-307.
Term limit
An intern who has not qualified as a director may receive only one additional two-year intern term with specific Division and Board approval under 58-9-303(2).
Restricted Probationary reinstatement new qualifications
Utah Funeral Service Director Law and Rule Examination
Eligibility
For reinstatement requiring a new-license application under R156-1-308g(3)(a) or R156-1-308i, meet the current initial-license qualifications unless an applicable disciplinary order provides otherwise.
License form
58-1-304: the applicant appears qualified but conduct warrants monitoring, supervision or restrictions for public protection; issuance is a partial denial subject to agency review.
Restricted Probationary reinstatement renewal qualifications
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Eligibility
Meet the timely or qualifying continuous-practice reinstatement requirements and renewal qualifications; the applicable fees and timing in 58-1-308 and R156-1-308g remain conditions.
License form
58-1-304: the applicant appears qualified but conduct warrants monitoring, supervision or restrictions for public protection; issuance is a partial denial subject to agency review.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Restricted Probationary renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Additional term
58-9-303(2): if not qualified as a director, only one additional two-year intern term is permitted, with specific Division and Board approval.
Application
Submit renewal application, fee and documentation of current renewal qualifications; the statutory renewal provisions and R156-9-303/R156-1-308c define this route without an examination.
Cycle
Two-year cycle ending May 31 in even years.
License form
58-1-304: the applicant appears qualified but conduct warrants monitoring, supervision or restrictions for public protection; issuance is a partial denial subject to agency review.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Relicensure following good standing surrender: continuous practice
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Surrender
Under R156-1-308k(1), apply the continuous-practice reinstatement provisions of R156-1-308g(3)(b) and 58-1-308(6)(b), including proof of continuous qualifying practice, compliance with renewal qualifications, and the six-month return/application window.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Relicensure following good standing surrender: new qualifications
Utah Funeral Service Director Law and Rule Examination
Surrender
A license surrendered while active and in good standing is governed by R156-1-308k(1). If more than two years have elapsed without qualifying continuous practice, R156-1-308g(3)(a) requires current initial-license qualifications and a new-license fee.
Relicensure following good standing surrender: renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Surrender
A license surrendered while active and in good standing is governed by R156-1-308k(1) and R156-1-308a through 308l. Where the renewal/reinstatement period does not exceed two years, meet the corresponding renewal qualifications and fee requirements.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Temporary licensure for an emergency or unusual government created circumstance
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Eligibility
58-1-303(1)(c)(i): hold an out-of-state license obtained under equal or greater requirements; Division/Board must find the temporary license necessary or justified by a local/national emergency or governmental action creating a material public health, safety or welfare risk.
Issuance discretion
Issuance is discretionary. Under 58-1-303(2), an exam-pending temporary license may not be issued more than three consecutive times within the three years after the first issuance. Competitive advantage or disadvantage alone is insufficient under (3).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Temporary licensure pending the next available examination
Utah Funeral Service Director Law and Rule Examination
Eligibility
58-1-303(1)(a): meet all license requirements except passing the examination, sit the next available examination, and the temporary license expires when official results are released if the applicant fails. The required examination set is the current initial-license set; any examinations already passed are applicant evidence.
Issuance discretion
Issuance is discretionary. Under 58-1-303(2), an exam-pending temporary license may not be issued more than three consecutive times within the three years after the first issuance. Competitive advantage or disadvantage alone is insufficient under (3).
Temporary licensure for monitored or supervised observation before a regular license decision
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Eligibility
58-1-303(1)(c)(iii): hold an out-of-state license obtained under equal or greater requirements; Division/Board must find a need to observe the applicant in monitored or supervised practice before granting or denying a regular license.
Issuance discretion
Issuance is discretionary. Under 58-1-303(2), an exam-pending temporary license may not be issued more than three consecutive times within the three years after the first issuance. Competitive advantage or disadvantage alone is insufficient under (3).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Temporary licensure to address a shortage jeopardizing public health, safety or welfare
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Eligibility
58-1-303(1)(c)(ii): hold an out-of-state license obtained under equal or greater requirements; Division/Board must find a shortage of necessary services materially jeopardizes public health, safety or welfare.
Issuance discretion
Issuance is discretionary. Under 58-1-303(2), an exam-pending temporary license may not be issued more than three consecutive times within the three years after the first issuance. Competitive advantage or disadvantage alone is insufficient under (3).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Temporary licensure to teach or assist a Utah licensee
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Eligibility
58-1-303(1)(b): hold a license in another state or country and be temporarily in Utah to teach or assist a Utah resident licensed in the profession. The other jurisdiction license is an applicant condition.
Issuance discretion
Issuance is discretionary. Under 58-1-303(2), an exam-pending temporary license may not be issued more than three consecutive times within the three years after the first issuance. Competitive advantage or disadvantage alone is insufficient under (3).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

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

Utah Funeral Service Director Law and Rule Examination

Provider
Prov, Inc.
Format
Computer-delivered multiple-choice examination
Exam questions
35
Time limit
60 minutes
Passing score
75%
Exam fee
$75
Examination outline
  • Utah Code - Title 58, Chapter 1, and Rule R156-1 (5 questions)
  • Utah Code - Title 58, Chapter 9, and Rule R156-9 (30 questions)
Examination sources