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Certified Funeral Service Practitioner — CFSP

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Certifying Organization

Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice

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Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 1 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

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Suggested because Certified Funeral Service Practitioner applies to Funeral Home Managers. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.

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