Embalmers prepare bodies for burial as a sanitary and preservative measure according to State law. They treat bodies with antiseptic and disinfectant chemicals prior to viewing and burial. They remove blood from the circulatory system and replace it with embalming fluid. Embalmers apply cosmetics to give the body a natural appearance and, if necessary, restore disfigured or maimed bodies by using, clay, cotton, or wax. Embalmers also dress and place bodies in caskets. Embalmers may assist funeral directors with funeral arrangements or maintain records. Requirements: 1) Must have graduated from an accredited school of mortuary science. 2) Must take and pass both parts of the National Conference Exam and take and pass the Arkansas Laws, Rules, and Regulations Exam. 3) Must have completed all embalmer apprentice requirements. 4) Must have served as a registered apprentice embalmer for one year. Apprenticeship may be served before, during or after attending mortuary school. 5) Must enroll in mortuary school within a year of starting apprenticeship. 6) Must assist in the preparation of at least fifty bodies. Written Examinations required. Examination fee: $100.00, Original Wall License fee: $10.00, Initial License fee: $10.00, Renewal fee: $30.00, Duplicate License Fee: $20.00
