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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) The board shall issue a license to practice funeral directing to an applicant who meets the following requirements:
(1) Completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; and
(2) Completed a two-year apprenticeship under the supervision of a licensee in charge or an active licensed funeral director; and
(3) Has paid all the appropriate fees.
(b) The two-year apprenticeship must consist of the following work:
(1) Diligent attention to the work in the course, or regular and steady employment, and not as a side issue to another employment;
(2) Conducting not less than 35 disposition arrangements for individuals;
(3) Conducting not less than 35 funeral and/or memorial services; and
(4) Passes with an average score of not less than 75 percent, the West Virginia Laws, Rules, and Regulations Examination.
(c) A license to practice funeral directing issued by the board prior to July 1, 2002, shall for all purposes be considered a license issued under this section: Provided, That a person holding a license issued prior to July 1, 2022, must renew the license pursuant to the provisions of this article.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - West Virginia Code Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations § 30-6-9. Funeral director license requirements - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wv/chapter-30-professions-and-occupations/wv-code-sect-30-6-9/
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