Board of Funeral Service Licensing Requirements

To become licensed to practice Funeral Service in South Dakota, an applicant must:

(1) be at least 18 years of age;

(2) submit an application and fee ($125) to the board;

(3) complete at least 90 credit hours offered by an accredited institution of higher education;

(4) obtain a degree or certificate from a mortuary science or funeral service program that is accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service (please note, credits obtained in the mortuary program count towards the total 90-hour requirement in #3)

(5) complete one year as a trainee under a South Dakota funeral service licensee

(6) pass the national board examination administered by the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Board; and

(7) have not committed any act that constitutes a ground for denying, suspending, or revoking a license under the South Dakota Practice Act