1. (1) An applicant for licensure as a funeral service director shall pass:

   1. (a) the National Board Examinations (science and art sections) of the Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards, which may be taken while the individual is enrolled in an approved funeral service school; and
   2. (b) the Utah Funeral Service Director Law and Rule Examination, with a score of at least 75%.
2. (2) An applicant for licensure as a funeral service intern or funeral service director by endorsement shall pass the Utah Funeral Service Director Law and Rule Examination, with a score of at least 75%.
3. (3) An applicant for licensure as a preneed sales agent shall pass the Utah Preneed Funeral Arrangement Sales Agent Law and Rule Examination, with a score of at least 75%.

4. (4) An individual who fails the Utah Funeral Service Director Law and Rule Examination, or the Utah Preneed Funeral Arrangement Sales Agent Law and Rule Examination, may retake the failed examination:

   1. (a) no more than three times within a three month period; and
   2. (b) no earlier than three months following any failure thereafter.

In accordance with Subsections 58-1-203(1)(d) and 58-1-301(3), the qualifications for licensure in Subsections 58-9-302(1)(g), 58-9-302(2)(e), 58-9-302(4)(e) and 58-9-306(6) and (7) are defined, clarified, or established as follows:

KEY: funeral industries, licensing, funeral service directors, preneed funeral arrangements

Date of Last Change: July 23, 2025

Notice of Continuation: September 3, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 58-1-106(1)(a); 58-1-202(1)(a); 58-9-504