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Trainee Portal

About Funeral Service Traineeship

The North Carolina Board of Funeral Service is responsible for determining the qualifications of applicants and issuing certificates to those determined to be properly qualified. It is unlawful for any person to practice funeral service, funeral directing, or embalming in North Carolina unless one has been duly licensed.

Traineeship Requirements

In order to be licensed to practice in North Carolina, an individual must:

  • Be of good character and reputation
  • Satisfactorily pass the examinations by the Board
  • Submit evidence of education
  • Pay the required fees
  • Successfully complete 12 months of supervised apprenticeship
Traineeship FAQ
You can find out more about licenses and exam requirements in the Applicant Portal.
Applicant Portal

Traineeship Contacts

Resident Traineeship – [email protected]

Traineeship Program – Glenda Ryan – [email protected]

Traineeship Fees & Payments

Resident Trainee Permit
Trainee Late Renewal$25025
Voluntary Change in Supervisor$25050
Trainee Renewal$25035
Trainee Application$25050

Instructions

  • Provide a brief explanation of the fee being paid in the “Description” box.
  • Put the applicable permit or license number for which the fee is being paid in the “Customer ID” box. New applicants for licensure should put “None” in “Customer ID” box.
  • Debit card transactions will be processed as a credit transaction. All activity should be reflected in your account within 2-4 business days.
  • Preneed filing fees cannot be paid by credit card at this time.

Traineeship Forms

Applications

Application for Registration as Resident Trainee in Funeral Directing (BFS-7)
Application for Registration as Resident Trainee in Embalming (BFS-8)
Application for Registration as Resident Trainee in Funeral Service (BFS-9)

New Work Reports

Resident Trainee Work Report – Funeral Service (BFS-27-FS)

Work Reports and Checklists

Resident Trainee Work Report – Funeral Directing (BFS-27-FD)
Resident Trainee Work Report – Funeral Directing (Reference Guide)
Resident Trainee Work Report – Embalming (BFS-27-EM)
Resident Trainee Work Report – Embalming (Reference Guide)
Resident Trainee Work Report – Funeral Service (BFS-27-FS)
Resident Trainee Work Report – Funeral Service (Reference Guide)
Resident Trainee Funeral Directing Checklist
Resident Trainee Embalming Checklist

Affidavits

Affidavit of Competency for Resident Traineeship Funeral Directing
Affidavit of Competency for Resident Traineeship Embalming
Affidavit of Competency for Resident Traineeship Funeral Service
Affidavit to Certify Resident Traineeship – Funeral Directing (BFS-10B)
Affidavit to Certify Resident Traineeship – Embalming (BFS-10C)
Affidavit to Certify Resident Traineeship – Funeral Service (BFS-10A)

Employment Supervision

Change in Employment for Resident Traineeship (BFS-11)
Trainee and Trainee Supervisor Verification
Approved Activities for Resident Trainees

Traineeship FAQ

Each portal has its own FAQ, and you can read all the FAQ by clicking the button below.

All FAQ

  • Do I need to finish school before I can apply for my traineeship?

    No. You may begin a traineeship before, during or after enrollment in a mortuary science education program at an accredited college or university.

  • Will the Board help me find a funeral establishment where I can complete my traineeship?

    The Board is not involved in securing employment with funeral establishments for trainees or prospective trainees.