Funeral Director / Embalmer / Mississippi
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Mississippi Funeral Director / Embalmer License Requirements

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What the Mississippi data shows for Funeral Director / Embalmers

Mississippi sets the entry bar for funeral director / embalmers at 1,500 training hours and a passing score on a state-approved exam. A background check is a standard part of the process. The credential is administered under Mississippi's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Cosmetology School".

Upfront cost is $75 on a 2-year cycle. There's no continuing-education mandate tied to this profession in Mississippi, which keeps the long-run cost of staying licensed lighter than in CE-heavy states.

Mississippi handles out-of-state credentials on a case-by-case basis instead of a standing reciprocity list.

Licensing Ease Score

C-
Licensing Ease Score
53/100
Funeral Director / Embalmer · Mississippi

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training F
1,500 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee B+
$75
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Mississippi

Education / Training Hours
Cosmetology School
1,500 hours
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$75
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Mississippi licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Funeral Director / Embalmer in Mississippi? ▼
Mississippi's requirements cover 1500 hours of education or training, a state exam, and an initial fee of $75. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Funeral Director / Embalmer in Mississippi? ▼
To become a licensed funeral director / embalmer in Mississippi, you must meet the state's requirements including 1500 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Mississippi licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Funeral Director / Embalmer license to Mississippi from another state? ▼
Out-of-state funeral director / embalmer credentials get a case-by-case review in Mississippi rather than automatic recognition. Interstate compacts exist for a number of professions and might still help. Confirm the details with the Mississippi licensing board.
Does Mississippi require a background check for Funeral Director / Embalmer licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the funeral director / embalmer licensing process in Mississippi. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.

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Funeral Director / Embalmer in Mississippi is one requirement row in a funeral director / embalmer-wide, 50-state comparison.

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Mississippi licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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