Apprentice Funeral Director

“Apprentice” means a person registered as an apprentice pursuant to T.C.A. § 62-5-312.

An apprentice funeral director is a registered individual who specializes in assisting the funeral director or embalmer in all aspects associated with funeral services. An apprentice may assist a funeral director with:

· Support to the bereaved during the initial stages of their grief
· Arrangements and direction of funeral services
· Removal of the deceased from the place of death
· Filing death certificates

Requirements

Licensing Requirements
Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

Education Requirements
An official transcript from an educational institution showing the applicant has graduated from a high school or has earned a high school equivalency credential approved by the State Board of Education must be received by the Board office prior to approval of the Apprentice/Student application.

Other Requirements
If you answered YES to the felony/misdemeanor question involving moral turpitude, you must attach a written statement explaining the circumstances of each incident. A copy of the official document(s) that demonstrate the resolution of the charge(s) or any final judgment(s) must also be included.
 

Application & Fees

Complete the “Initial Apprentice Funeral Director” application online at core.tn.gov. The fee for an initial application is $50.
 

Additional Information

Apprentice Funeral Directors must submit quarterly reports of apprenticeship training throughout the duration of the apprenticeship. The quarterly reports may be emailed to funeral.cemetery.board@tn.gov. 

Requests for renewal can be emailed to funeral.cemetery.board@tn.gov. There is no grace period for renewal. Apprentice files must be reviewed to see if they can reinstate their apprenticeship or will have to wait to reinstate.