Funeral Director
Required for persons who arrange and direct funerals and assist families with death-related services in Wisconsin.
How to Get a Funeral Director in Wisconsin
| Issuing Body | WI DSPS |
| Initial Fee | $68 |
| Exam Required | Yes — National Board Examination (NBE) plus Wisconsin state law exam |
| Experience Required | ABFSE-accredited funeral service education plus 1-year apprenticeship |
| Application | Apply online → |
Continuing Education
Wisconsin requires 15 hours of continuing education every Biennially (odd-numbered years) to renew your funeral director.
15 hours per renewal cycle on funeral service topics
License Lookup & Verification
Verify a funeral director holder's credentials through the Wisconsin DSPS online license lookup tool.
Verify a License →Frequently Asked Questions — Funeral Director
How do I become a funeral director in Wisconsin?
Complete an ABFSE-accredited program, serve a 1-year apprenticeship, pass the NBE and Wisconsin state law exam, and apply to DSPS.
Can a funeral director also embalm?
They are separate licenses. Many professionals hold both, but each requires separate qualifications.
What is the difference between a funeral director and a mortician?
In Wisconsin, 'funeral director' is the regulated title. 'Mortician' is informal. A funeral director arranges services; an embalmer prepares the body.
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