License: Funeral Directors

Funeral Directors in Idaho must be licensed by the Idaho State Board of Morticians at the Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses. Applicants for licensure must: 1) Be at least 21 years of age; 2) Complete at least 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours at an accredited college or university with a 'C' average; 3) Complete at least 15 semester credit hours from a mortuary college accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education; 4) Practice as a licensed resident trainee under supervision of licensed resident mortician for at least 12 months; 5) Pass an exam. Term: Licenses are renewed annually.

  • Stand-alone license
  • State exam required
  • Degree required
  • No continuing education requirement
  • No experience required
  • No criminal record requirements
License information updated 03/08/2018