Funeral Director / Embalmer / Wyoming
2026 data Wyoming board category estimate

Wyoming Funeral Director / Embalmer License Requirements

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.

Category-average requirements, fees, and renewal figures for funeral director / embalmer in Wyoming, pending confirmation with the state licensing board.

Category estimate. The figures on this page are a category average, not yet confirmed with the Wyoming licensing board. The state and profession tables mark this row the same way. Treat the numbers as directional and check the board before relying on them; see the methodology limitations.

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What the Wyoming data shows for Funeral Director / Embalmers

Wyoming's path to funeral director / embalmer licensure runs through 1,500 hours of approved instruction and a passing score on a state-approved exam, plus a criminal history screening. Wyoming folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Cosmetology School".

Budget $75 to get started on a 2-year cycle. Wyoming doesn't require continuing education for this license, so upkeep costs stay confined to the renewal fee itself.

There's no published reciprocity list here - Wyoming reviews out-of-state credentials individually.

Licensing Ease Score

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

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 Wyoming

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 Wyoming licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Funeral Director / Embalmer in Wyoming? ▼
In Wyoming, the license path calls for 1500 education/training hours, a passing exam score, and a $75 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a Funeral Director / Embalmer in Wyoming? ▼
Certification as a funeral director / embalmer in Wyoming means clearing the state's checklist: 1500 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Wyoming licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Funeral Director / Embalmer license to Wyoming from another state? ▼
Out-of-state funeral director / embalmer credentials get a case-by-case review in Wyoming rather than automatic recognition. Interstate compacts exist for a number of professions and might still help. Confirm the details with the Wyoming licensing board.
Does Wyoming require a background check for Funeral Director / Embalmer licensing? ▼
Wyoming does require a background check before issuing a funeral director / embalmer license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.

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Funeral Director / Embalmer in Wyoming 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 Wyoming 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.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.