Dallas Institute of Funeral Service
Funeral Director
Certificate
On-CampusFinancial Aid
Dallas
Dallas, TX
Next start
Jan 4, 2027
Duration
22 Weeks
App fee
$50
Tuition
$15,300 for the Program
National Board Examination — NBE
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The purpose of the National Board Exam is to provide official licensing agencies with a national evaluation of an applicant for licensure in the diverse areas of competency required to practice as an entry-level licensed funeral director and/or embalmer. The Conference develops, administers, and provides score reporting services to these agencies as part of the licensure process.
Certifying Organization
International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards
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If significant education or training is needed? Unknown
If significant work experience is needed? Unknown
Is an exam required? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown
Related Programs
8 Funeral / Mortuary Science programs on Career School App.
Eastwick College
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Associate Degree
On-CampusFinancial Aid
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Next start
Oct 19, 2026
Duration
24 Months
124 quarter credits
App fee
$25
Tuition
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Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service
Funeral Service – Campus
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On-CampusFinancial Aid
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Next start
Apr 5, 2027
Duration
98 quarter credit hours — 15 months (12 with general education transferred)
App fee
$50
Tuition
$18,522 for the Program
FINE Mortuary College
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Associate Degree
HybridFinancial Aid
Norwood
Norwood, MA
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
2 years
App fee
$50
Tuition
$47,100 for the Program
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service
Funeral Service
Associate Degree
HybridFinancial Aid
Dallas
Dallas, TX
Next start
Jan 4, 2027
Duration
88 Weeks
App fee
$50
Tuition
$34,000 for the Program
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service
Funeral Directing – Online
Certificate
OnlineFinancial Aid
Houston
Online · 100% remote
Next start
Apr 5, 2027
Duration
48 quarter credit hours — 9 months (three quarters)
App fee
$50
Tuition
$9,840 for the Program
Suggested because National Board Examination applies to Embalmers. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.
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