If you are truly interested in becoming a Funeral Director, the first place to do a little research is your state’s (or the state in which you would like to work) requirements for obtaining licensure as a Funeral Director. Some states do not require licensure to be a Funeral Director, but all require licensure to be an Embalmer. Often, Funeral Directors are also Embalmers.
Your next step is to look into accredited schools with degree programs in Mortuary Arts/Sciences. Many of these programs will award an Associate’s Degree and usually run for about 2 years, sometimes as many as 4 years for a Bachelor’s Degree. Once you complete school, you will need to get certification and then you are free to practice in the areas in which you are certified.
It’s a very emotionally rewarding profession helping those in a time of need, and a profession in which you can earn a comfortable living. For a really accurate idea of what the job entails, contact a local Funeral Director – they may be able to help you decide whether or not the profession is for you.
There are also some related career paths that may be a good fit for you. You can check them out at FuneralJobs.com.
What school in florida should I go to to become a funeral director and how long does it take?
There are many schools throughout the United States – you can start your search online to narrow it down. There are 2 and 4 year programs available – make sure your school is accredited before you enroll. Best of luck in your search!
No No…no school is needed to become a funeral director. Only mortuary college if you want to become an embalmer. Individuals who want to funerak directors or funeral arragement counslors only need to find a position in a mortuary and apply. Learn as u go but have a little common sence and compasion unless your working for a corporation, than it’s all about the money. My advise, forget about the funral industry, their no money in it. If you do not need money to live, go for it.
Hi. I worked for a time for Restland in Dallas (Stewart Enterprises) as a “family service councellor”, on the cemetary side.Talk about no money! We could sell at need if they did not already have property, 95% did, or sell pre-need. I think something the corporate type forget is that 99% of the population could not even imagine working in the field at all, so they start imposing all these quotas and such. I have the aptitude and compassion. Are there reaally any Home’s that will just let you “apprentice? You don’t need to have a licence? I have been thinking about getting one. Any advice you have would be appreciated.
I would like to try the funeral directoring out I have always like helping people and being there when they need someone. Only in the state of Ky.