Description
Assist the family and friends of the deceased in making business and personal arrangements for the funeral service and burial. Obtain the information needed for the death certificate. Arrange to have the body transported to the funeral home and prepare it for disposition either by burial or cremation. Embalm the deceased if requested. Discuss details of the funeral with the family and other parties involved, such as making arrangements with the cemetery, placing obituary notices in the newspaper, ordering flowers, etc. Contact the clergyman if there is to be a religious service, provide cars for the service, receive and usher guests to their seats, and organize the funeral procession. Complete the various forms necessary for benefits including veterans, social security and other insurance papers.
| Statute/Rules |
NH RSA 325; Administrative Rules Chapter Frl 100 - 300 |
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| Regulatory Agency |
BOARD OF REGISTRATION OF FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS
29 Hazen Drive
Concord, New Hampshire 03301 |
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| phone |
(603) 271-4648 |
| fax |
(603) 271-5056 |
| web |
www.nh.gov/funeral/ |
| contact person |
Board Secretary |
| e-mail |
funeralbd@dhhs.state.nh.us |
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Licensure Requirements
- Must hold an embalmer's license
- Pass such examinations as the Board may deem proper to ascertain his/her efficiency and qualifications to engage in funeral directing
- Obtain the appropriate license from the Board
Examination
- Written examination required
Continuing Education
- Minimum of seven credit hours per year
Fees
| License |
$100.00 |
| Examination |
$150.00 |
| Annual renewal |
$150.00 |
Reciprocity: According to the provisions of RSA 325
Residence/Citizenship: Neither New Hampshire residency nor US citizenship is required
Number of Active Licenses: 200
Standard Occupational Code (O*Net): 11-9061.00 Funeral Directors
Related Training: Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General; Funeral Direction/Service
Further Information*
American Board of Funeral Service Education
3432 Ashland Avenue, Suite U
St. Joseph MO 64506
phone: (816) 233-3747
web: <www.abfse.org/>
New Hampshire Funeral Directors Association
PO Box 386
Pittsfield NH 03263
phone: (603) 435-7953
web: <www.nhfda.org/>
last revision: August 2007
*For reference only. This listing does not constitute an endorsement of any organization, and is subject to change.
