and Answers 2024
After registering with the state board while attending mortuary school, what can the student do?
** Answ** Can assist under direct supervision
School Programs must be accredited by whom: ** Answ** the American Board of Funeral
Service Examiners (ABFSE)
How long must you graduate from a mortuary school? ** Answ** Within five years of date
of the application for licensure
If you fail the Missouri exam-what happens? ** Answ** You may retake the exam at the
next date, if you notify the board within 30 days in advance. (90 days for National Boards retake)
What percentage must you have to pass any test? ** Answ** 75 percent-The International
Conference admins all tests
During apprenticeship, what are the requirements? ** Answ** Employed full time in
licensed funeral establishment as an intern for 12 months. Full time = 30 hours per week
Embalm at least 25 bodies under supervision of an MISSOURI licensed embalmer
How long does the supervisor have to be physically present during your embalming's? **
Answ** The first 6 months
the 2nd 6 months, licensed MO embalmer must be within one hour of travel distance
Funeral Directors must get what percentage to pass? ** Answ** 75