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Crematory Establishment Permit

Separate permit for a crematory outside a licensed funeral establishment operation. Facilities integral to that operation are subject to the registration exception in Rule 13.2.12.

Licensing authority: board of funeral services · Application information

Initial crematory establishment permit
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the permit application and fee with the Division of Revenue business licence.
Application trigger
New facility
Construction
Obtain DNREC construction approval and applicable operating authorizations.
Facility
Meet establishment, health, environmental and inspection standards; disclose whether refrigeration is available.
Integral facility exception
A crematory integral to a licensed funeral establishment on its premises or adjacent property does not require separate Board registration under Rule 13.2.12; disclose the facility on the establishment permit.
Operator
Have a certified crematory operator on site during cremation, certified by CANA, ICCFA, NFDA or another Board-approved agency. Certification is an applicant or operational condition.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Late crematory permit renewal within twelve months
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Lapse limit
File within one year after expiry and pay the renewal and late fees.
Operation
No operation until renewal is completed.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

  • Renewal

    Renewing Expired Licenses: establishment

New crematory permit after relocation
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the permit application and fee with the Division of Revenue business licence.
Application trigger
Apply for a new permit on relocation.
Construction
Obtain DNREC construction approval and applicable operating authorizations.
Facility
Meet establishment, health, environmental and inspection standards; disclose whether refrigeration is available.
Integral facility exception
A crematory integral to a licensed funeral establishment on its premises or adjacent property does not require separate Board registration under Rule 13.2.12; disclose the facility on the establishment permit.
Operator
Have a certified crematory operator on site during cremation, certified by CANA, ICCFA, NFDA or another Board-approved agency. Certification is an applicant or operational condition.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Continuation during military deployment
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Expiration protection
Protection extends 180 days after return if CE is not required, or 270 days if CE is required.
Other requirements
All otherwise applicable professional licensing and operational requirements remain in force.
Qualifying person
Be qualifying deployed military personnel under § 8735(p), with a licence or permit valid at deployment; supply deployment verification and the designated service request.
Renewal deadline
Submit renewal documents within 90 days after return without CE, or within 180 days with CE.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Military reinstatement within two years of lapse
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Documents and fees
Provide all Title 24 documentation necessary to reinstate the same limited licence or permit, and pay applicable fees.
Lapse limit
Apply within two years of lapse or expiry.
Prior license
A previously suspended or revoked licence qualifies only if reinstated before its lapse.
Qualifying person
Be a qualifying military person or spouse with official verification of assignment to a Delaware duty station.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

New crematory permit after ownership change
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the permit application and fee with the Division of Revenue business licence.
Application trigger
Apply for a new permit on ownership change.
Construction
Obtain DNREC construction approval and applicable operating authorizations.
Facility
Meet establishment, health, environmental and inspection standards; disclose whether refrigeration is available.
Integral facility exception
A crematory integral to a licensed funeral establishment on its premises or adjacent property does not require separate Board registration under Rule 13.2.12; disclose the facility on the establishment permit.
Operator
Have a certified crematory operator on site during cremation, certified by CANA, ICCFA, NFDA or another Board-approved agency. Certification is an applicant or operational condition.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Biennial crematory establishment permit renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Operations
Continue meeting facility and certified-operator requirements.
Renewal
Renew the establishment permit biennially through DELPROS and pay the fee.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Funeral Director Limited

Limited authority for qualifying funeral directors licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction to remove and return bodies, complete death-certificate procedures and arrange final disposition.

Licensing authority: Board of Funeral Services · Application information

Limited licensure for qualifying nonresident funeral directors
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the limited-licence application and fee.
Implementation agreements
The Board’s current limited-licensure page identifies its existing agreements; submit direct verification or a letter of good standing from the qualifying jurisdiction.
Other license
Hold valid funeral-director licensure in a U.S. jurisdiction granting a similar privilege to Delaware licensees.
Scope
Only the removal, interstate return, death-certificate and final-disposition procedures authorized by § 3108 are permitted.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Late renewal within twelve months
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing education
The limited licence has no continuing-education requirement.
Lapse limit
File the late renewal within one year of expiration; pay renewal and late fees.
Practice
No practice until renewal is completed.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Continuation during military deployment
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Expiration protection
Protection extends 180 days after return if CE is not required, or 270 days if CE is required.
Other requirements
All otherwise applicable professional licensing and operational requirements remain in force.
Qualifying person
Be qualifying deployed military personnel under § 8735(p), with a licence or permit valid at deployment; supply deployment verification and the designated service request.
Renewal deadline
Submit renewal documents within 90 days after return without CE, or within 180 days with CE.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Military reinstatement within two years of lapse
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Documents and fees
Provide all Title 24 documentation necessary to reinstate the same limited licence or permit, and pay applicable fees.
Lapse limit
Apply within two years of lapse or expiry.
Prior license
A previously suspended or revoked licence qualifies only if reinstated before its lapse.
Qualifying person
Be a qualifying military person or spouse with official verification of assignment to a Delaware duty station.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Biennial limited licence renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing education
The Board exempts Funeral Director Limited licences from continuing education.
Renewal
Renew in DELPROS by August 31 of even years and pay the fee.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Funeral Establishment Permit

Permit required to open or operate a funeral establishment in Delaware, in addition to a Division of Revenue business license.

Licensing authority: board of funeral services · Application information

Branch establishment permit
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit an establishment application and fee, evidence verified by oath and the Division of Revenue business licence.
Branch
Disclose facilities at the branch and identify the Delaware primary establishment with the required embalming equipment; establishments operated under the same trade name or owners must maintain an embalming area at at least one Delaware location.
Director
Have a licensed director in charge full time unless the statutory pre-September 6, 1972 exception remains applicable; Rule 4.3 defines full-time presence.
Equipment
Maintain required embalming fixtures or qualify through the branch-location provisions.
Premises
Meet the statutory definition, zoning, Board facility standards and inspection requirements.
Professional license
The managing director’s separate professional licence is an applicant or operational condition, not this permit’s examination requirement.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Corporate continuation following loss of the supervising director
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Corporation
The corporation assumes the establishment’s responsibilities.
Director officer
An officer must be a Delaware-licensed funeral director; report officer changes to the Board.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Estate continuation following death of the operating director
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Duration
Continue only until estate settlement, and for no more than two years after death.
Prior operation
The deceased director operated the establishment under the director’s licence.
Supervision
Continue under a Delaware-licensed funeral director’s supervision and management.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Initial establishment permit
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit an establishment application and fee, evidence verified by oath and the Division of Revenue business licence.
Director
Have a licensed director in charge full time unless the statutory pre-September 6, 1972 exception remains applicable; Rule 4.3 defines full-time presence.
Equipment
Maintain required embalming fixtures or qualify through the branch-location provisions.
Premises
Meet the statutory definition, zoning, Board facility standards and inspection requirements.
Professional license
The managing director’s separate professional licence is an applicant or operational condition, not this permit’s examination requirement.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Late establishment renewal within twelve months
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Operation
Do not operate until the permit is renewed.
Renewal
Submit late renewal and renewal fees within one year of expiration.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

  • Renewal

    Renewing Expired Licenses: permits

New establishment permit after relocation
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit an establishment application and fee, evidence verified by oath and the Division of Revenue business licence.
Change
Apply for a new permit when relocation occurs.
Director
Have a licensed director in charge full time unless the statutory pre-September 6, 1972 exception remains applicable; Rule 4.3 defines full-time presence.
Equipment
Maintain required embalming fixtures or qualify through the branch-location provisions.
Premises
Meet the statutory definition, zoning, Board facility standards and inspection requirements.
Professional license
The managing director’s separate professional licence is an applicant or operational condition, not this permit’s examination requirement.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Continuation during military deployment
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Expiration protection
Protection extends 180 days after return if CE is not required, or 270 days if CE is required.
Other requirements
All otherwise applicable professional licensing and operational requirements remain in force.
Qualifying person
Be qualifying deployed military personnel under § 8735(p), with a licence or permit valid at deployment; supply deployment verification and the designated service request.
Renewal deadline
Submit renewal documents within 90 days after return without CE, or within 180 days with CE.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Military reinstatement within two years of lapse
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Documents and fees
Provide all Title 24 documentation necessary to reinstate the same limited licence or permit, and pay applicable fees.
Lapse limit
Apply within two years of lapse or expiry.
Prior license
A previously suspended or revoked licence qualifies only if reinstated before its lapse.
Qualifying person
Be a qualifying military person or spouse with official verification of assignment to a Delaware duty station.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Standalone natural organic reduction facility establishment permit
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Certified operator
Have a certified natural organic reduction operator monitor the entire process and attend whenever the chamber is accessed or remains handled; certification from CANA, ICCFA, NFDA or another Board-approved agency is a condition.
Construction
Obtain DNREC construction approval and other applicable state-agency authorizations.
Material testing
Comply with 16 Del. C. § 3165 and DPH Rule 4602 material-sample and reporting requirements.
Records
Maintain authorization, permit, custody, activity and sample-testing records as Rules 13.2.20 and 14 require.
Separate permit
Register for an establishment permit when the facility is not integral to a licensed funeral establishment; disclose refrigeration and comply with facility standards and inspection.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

New establishment permit after ownership change
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit an establishment application and fee, evidence verified by oath and the Division of Revenue business licence.
Change
Apply for a new permit when ownership change occurs.
Director
Have a licensed director in charge full time unless the statutory pre-September 6, 1972 exception remains applicable; Rule 4.3 defines full-time presence.
Equipment
Maintain required embalming fixtures or qualify through the branch-location provisions.
Premises
Meet the statutory definition, zoning, Board facility standards and inspection requirements.
Professional license
The managing director’s separate professional licence is an applicant or operational condition, not this permit’s examination requirement.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Biennial establishment permit renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Director
List the licensed full-time director in charge as § 3117(c) requires.
Renewal
Renew biennially, paying the fee and providing the mailing/location addresses, ownership and managing funeral director.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Funeral Director

Delaware professional licence required to practise funeral services or hold oneself out as a funeral director.

Licensing authority: Board of Funeral Services · Application information

Reactivation from inactive status
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing education
Show the required credits for the period immediately preceding return.
Inactive limit
Inactive status lasts no more than five years; submit the reactivation service request and fee.
Practice
No practice is permitted while inactive.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Late renewal within twelve months
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Fees
Pay renewal and late fees and demonstrate required continuing education.
Lapse limit
The licence lapsed through failure to renew no more than 12 months ago.
Practice
Do not practise until renewal is completed.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Continuation during military deployment
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Expiration protection
Protection extends 180 days after return if CE is not required, or 270 days if CE is required.
Other requirements
All otherwise applicable professional licensing and operational requirements remain in force.
Qualifying person
Be qualifying deployed military personnel under § 8735(p), with a licence or permit valid at deployment; supply deployment verification and the designated service request.
Renewal deadline
Submit renewal documents within 90 days after return without CE, or within 180 days with CE.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Military member reinstatement after twelve months and within two years
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Documents and fees
Submit the application, reinstatement fee and continuing education under § 3111(e).
Lapse limit
The Delaware licence lapsed more than 12 months but no more than two years ago.
Prior sanction
A previously suspended or revoked licence qualifies only if reinstated before lapse.
Qualifying person
Be the qualifying military member and supply duty-station verification.
Military member reinstatement within twelve months
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Documents and fees
Meet § 3111(c) continuing-education and fee requirements; a revoked or suspended licence must have been reinstated before lapse.
Lapse limit
The Delaware licence expired no more than 12 months ago.
Qualifying person
Be the qualifying military member under § 8735(q) and supply duty-station verification.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Military spouse reinstatement after twelve months and within two years
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Documents and fees
Submit the application, reinstatement fee and continuing education under § 3111(e).
Lapse limit
The Delaware licence lapsed more than 12 months but no more than two years ago.
Prior sanction
A previously suspended or revoked licence qualifies only if reinstated before lapse.
Qualifying person
Be the qualifying military spouse and supply duty-station verification.
Military spouse reinstatement within twelve months
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Documents and fees
Meet § 3111(c) continuing-education and fee requirements; a revoked or suspended licence must have been reinstated before lapse.
Lapse limit
The Delaware licence expired no more than 12 months ago.
Qualifying person
Be the qualifying military spouse under § 8735(q) and supply duty-station verification.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement after a lapse exceeding twelve months
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Application
Submit a completed written application and reinstatement fee.
Continuing education
Complete continuing education required by § 3111(b).
Implementation reapplication demand
The Board renewal page says: "If you fail to renew within one-year, your license will terminate. To resume practicing or operating an establishment in Delaware after termination, you must reapply in DELPROS as a new applicant." The reinstatement requirements in § 3111(e) govern the examination set.
Prior license
Previously held a Delaware Funeral Director licence and allowed it to lapse more than 12 months.
Biennial renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Carryover
Carry forward no more than 50% of the required credit hours.
Ce records
Retain original attendance certificates and provide verification if audited.
Ce waiver
Request a good-cause waiver in writing at least 60 days before renewal; the Board decides individual applications.
Continuing education
Complete 10 approved hours in the two-year period; age 65 or older is exempt. Newly licensed directors are exempt until the first full licensure period.
Renewal
Renew biennially before August 31 of even years, using DELPROS and paying the fee.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Restoration of suspended licence or removal of probation
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Board discretion
The Board may impose disciplinary or corrective measures authorized by Chapter 31.
Documents and fees
Pay fees and submit Board-required documentation; continuing education may be required.
Fitness
If suspension resulted from inability to practise, show ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations and no significant risk of substantial harm.
Hearing
After a hearing, show completion of prescribed corrective action and all suspension or probation conditions.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Return to unrestricted practice after voluntary treatment
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Board conditions
The Board may restrict practice as required to protect public health and safety under Rule 10.8.
Treatment
Complete the voluntary treatment program and comply with the treatment agreement before requesting unrestricted practice.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Initial licensure by examination after resident internship
Application
Submit the Board application, fee, and verified information through DELPROS.
Criminal history
Disclose substantially related convictions or pending charges under § 3107(a)(7), subject to the statutory Board waiver; submit fingerprints for Delaware and FBI criminal history under § 3124.
Disciplinary history
Meet 24 Del. C. § 3107(a)(5); the Board may decide after a hearing whether a penalty warrants denial.
Dlrr window
The Board exam page allows two years from the submitted application to pass the DLRR examination.
Education
High-school graduation or equivalent and an ABFSE-accredited associate degree or equivalent in mortuary science, totaling at least 60 semester credit hours; Rule 2.3 permits the specified certificate-plus-college-credit equivalent.
Exam approval
The Board reviews the application and supporting documents before authorizing DLRR scheduling.
Fitness
Meet the drug/alcohol and mental-competence requirements of § 3107(a)(6).
Internship
Complete a one-year Delaware supervised internship, documenting at least 25 embalming reports, 25 arrangements, 25 funeral services and four quarterly work reports, with the sponsor’s notarized completion statement.
License verifications
Arrange direct verification from every jurisdiction in which a licence is or was held, with both licences verified if funeral directing and embalming are separately licensed.
Military equivalence
29 Del. C. § 8735(p)(6) permits substantially equivalent military training, education or experience credit; all other requirements, including examinations, remain applicable.
National score
The National Board Examination may be passed before or during internship; arrange direct official score reporting.
Practice business license
Before practising, obtain the Division of Revenue occupational licence under § 3111(a).
Initial licensure after statutory internship placement exception
Application
Submit the Board application, fee, and verified information through DELPROS.
Criminal history
Disclose substantially related convictions or pending charges under § 3107(a)(7), subject to the statutory Board waiver; submit fingerprints for Delaware and FBI criminal history under § 3124.
Disciplinary history
Meet 24 Del. C. § 3107(a)(5); the Board may decide after a hearing whether a penalty warrants denial.
Dlrr window
The Board exam page allows two years from the submitted application to pass the DLRR examination.
Education
High-school graduation or equivalent and an ABFSE-accredited associate degree or equivalent in mortuary science, totaling at least 60 semester credit hours; Rule 2.3 permits the specified certificate-plus-college-credit equivalent.
Exam approval
The Board reviews the application and supporting documents before authorizing DLRR scheduling.
Fitness
Meet the drug/alcohol and mental-competence requirements of § 3107(a)(6).
Implementation internship demand
The Board licensure page says: "If you do not meet either of the requirements above, you must serve a one-year internship in a Delaware-licensed funeral establishment under the sponsorship of a Delaware-licensed Funeral Director first." The statutory placement exception controls this route.
Internship placement exception
After contacting 20 firms without obtaining a position in six months, provide the statutory affidavit. The Board assesses the applicant’s effort and has six months to place the applicant. If no position is made available, § 3107(a)(4) requires issuance upon satisfying all other licensure requirements.
License verifications
Arrange direct verification from every jurisdiction in which a licence is or was held, with both licences verified if funeral directing and embalming are separately licensed.
Military equivalence
29 Del. C. § 8735(p)(6) permits substantially equivalent military training, education or experience credit; all other requirements, including examinations, remain applicable.
Practice business license
Before practising, obtain the Division of Revenue occupational licence under § 3111(a).
Reciprocity with dissimilar standards and qualifying practice
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Application
Submit the application, fee, background check and direct licence verifications.
Both licenses
An applicant from a jurisdiction separately licensing funeral directors and embalmers must hold both under § 3109(c).
Dlrr
Achieve at least 70% on the Delaware examination, with Board approval before scheduling.
Experience
For a jurisdiction whose standards are not substantially similar, practise at least three of the past five years in another jurisdiction.
Good standing
Hold current licensure in good standing in a U.S. jurisdiction and satisfy § 3107(a)(5)-(7).
National examination exception
24 Del. C. § 3105(a)(3) excepts applicants qualifying for reciprocity from the national standardized examination.
Practice business license
Obtain the Division of Revenue occupational licence before practising.
Separate licenses
Where funeral-director and embalmer licences are separate, provide both licences and verifications as the Board instructions require.
Verification
The applicant is responsible for verification under § 3109(d).
Reciprocity with substantially similar licensing standards
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Application
Submit the application, fee, background check and direct licence verifications.
Dlrr
Achieve at least 70% on the Delaware examination, with Board approval before scheduling.
Good standing
Hold current licensure in good standing in a U.S. jurisdiction and satisfy § 3107(a)(5)-(7).
Implementation experience demand
The Funeral Director Licensure page states applicants must "hold a current Funeral Director license in another jurisdiction (state, U.S. territory or District of Columbia) AND have practiced as a funeral director at least three of the past five years." Section 3109(a) controls this route; its three-of-five-year requirement applies under subsection (b) to dissimilar standards.
National examination exception
24 Del. C. § 3105(a)(3) excepts applicants qualifying for reciprocity from the national standardized examination.
Practice business license
Obtain the Division of Revenue occupational licence before practising.
Separate licenses
Where funeral-director and embalmer licences are separate, provide both licences and verifications as the Board instructions require.
Similar standards
The Board determines that the other jurisdiction’s licensing standards are substantially similar.
Verification
The applicant is responsible for verification under § 3109(d).

Provisional Professional License

Six-month provisional funeral-services licence during a qualifying pending reciprocity application; it cannot be renewed.

Licensing authority: board of funeral services · Application information

Military member provisional licensure during pending reciprocity
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Examination relationship
The DLRR leaf belongs to the mandatory pending reciprocity application. Provisional permission to practise pending that application is a condition; it does not remove the currently offered examination involved in the route.
Faq conflict
The funeral-services FAQ says "Answer: No, there is no provision for temporary licensure." Section 8735(r) and DPR’s current military page expressly authorize this provisional pathway.
Form scope
The linked 2020 form describes active military, National Guard and reserve applicants; the broader qualifying-person definition in § 8735(p)(7) governs the statute.
Other license
Hold an active licence in good standing in a jurisdiction with substantially similar requirements, without unresolved complaint, review or discipline.
Pending application
Have a full endorsement or reciprocity application pending, with required Title 24 documentation and fees submitted.
Provisional duration
The provisional licence permits practice for up to six months while the full application is pending; it cannot be renewed.
Qualifying person
Be a qualifying military member assigned to a Delaware duty station; provide official verification.
Military spouse provisional licensure during pending reciprocity
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Examination relationship
The DLRR leaf belongs to the mandatory pending reciprocity application. Provisional permission to practise pending that application is a condition; it does not remove the currently offered examination involved in the route.
Faq conflict
The funeral-services FAQ says "Answer: No, there is no provision for temporary licensure." Section 8735(r) and DPR’s current military page expressly authorize this provisional pathway.
Form scope
The linked 2020 form describes active military, National Guard and reserve applicants; the broader qualifying-person definition in § 8735(p)(7) governs the statute.
Other license
Hold an active licence in good standing in a jurisdiction with substantially similar requirements, without unresolved complaint, review or discipline.
Pending application
Have a full endorsement or reciprocity application pending, with required Title 24 documentation and fees submitted.
Provisional duration
The provisional licence permits practice for up to six months while the full application is pending; it cannot be renewed.
Qualifying person
Be a qualifying military spouse assigned to a Delaware duty station; provide official verification and proof of spousal status.

Military Registration

Registration allowing qualified military members and their spouses to practice in Delaware through the duration of their permanent-station relocation order under SCRA.

Licensing authority: Division of Professional Regulation · Application information

SCRA portability registration for military member
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Provide proof of orders, the notarized statutory affidavit and all required identifying information.
Background check
The licensing authority may conduct a background check.
Board duration statement
DPR describes Military Registration for practice through the duration of the permanent-station relocation order and directs applicants planning longer practice to full licensure.
Compact exception
Section 4025a(e) defers to an applicable interstate compact; this route records no separate examination based on a licence held elsewhere.
Covered license
Hold a covered funeral-services professional licence satisfying 50 U.S.C. § 4025a(f)(1).
Good standing
The affidavit must establish good standing in every jurisdiction where a licence is or was held.
Relocation
Relocate residence to Delaware because of military orders.
Scope
Read and comply with Delaware’s scope-of-practice requirements.
Temporary processing
Under § 4025a(b), the authority may issue an interim temporary licence if it cannot recognize the covered licence within 30 days of application.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

SCRA portability registration for military spouse
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Provide proof of orders, the notarized statutory affidavit and a marriage certificate.
Background check
The licensing authority may conduct a background check.
Board duration statement
DPR describes Military Registration for practice through the duration of the permanent-station relocation order and directs applicants planning longer practice to full licensure.
Compact exception
Section 4025a(e) defers to an applicable interstate compact; this route records no separate examination based on a licence held elsewhere.
Covered license
Hold a covered funeral-services professional licence satisfying 50 U.S.C. § 4025a(f)(1).
Good standing
The affidavit must establish good standing in every jurisdiction where a licence is or was held.
Relocation
Relocate residence to Delaware because of military orders.
Scope
Read and comply with Delaware’s scope-of-practice requirements.
Temporary processing
Under § 4025a(b), the authority may issue an interim temporary licence if it cannot recognize the covered licence within 30 days of application.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Funeral Resident Intern

Registered supervised training pathway. The currently offered National Board Examination is an internship obligation, with passing required before the internship ends; the state exam belongs to the subsequent Funeral Director application.

Licensing authority: Board of Funeral Services · Application information

Extension of the resident internship
Existing registration
Hold an existing resident intern registration.
Extension
One additional year may be allowed; further extensions are at Board discretion for cause shown.
National exam timing
The internship retains its requirement to pass the National Board Examination before completion; an already earned passing score satisfies that obligation.
Resident intern registration
Background
Submit Delaware and FBI criminal history and direct licence verifications.
Education
Before registration, certify high-school graduation or equivalent and an ABFSE associate degree or equivalent totaling 60 semester hours; submit direct school transcripts.
Internship
Serve the approved one-year internship; the Board supplies beginning and ending dates. Document 25 embalming reports, 25 arrangements, 25 services and four quarterly reports.
National exam timing
Existing National Board passing scores may be submitted; otherwise pass it and request direct score reporting before the internship ends. Passing is a programme obligation, not a prerequisite to beginning the internship.
Sponsor
Submit a sponsor statement from a Delaware-licensed funeral director at a licensed establishment.
Subsequent full license
The DLRR examination is required on the later Funeral Director licence application, not for this intern registration.

delaware law, rules and regulations (dlrr) exam

Provider
The Conference; Pearson VUE testing delivery
Format
Multiple-choice questions
Exam questions
50
Passing score
70%
Examination outline
  • Title 24, Chapter 31. Funeral Services
  • 24 DE Admin. Code 3100 Board of Funeral Services
  • Title 5, Chapter 34. Preneed Funeral Contracts
  • Title 16, Chapter 31. Registration of Births, Deaths, Marriages, Divorces, Annulments and Adoptions: Sections 3101–3112, 3123–3132, 3151–3164
  • Title 21, Chapter 71. Funeral Processions
  • 16 DE Admin. Code 4602 Care and Transportation of the Dead
Examination sources

National Board Exam Arts

Provider
The International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards (The Conference); computer-based exam administered by Pearson at Pearson Professional Centers
Format
Computer-based multiple-choice examination, administered, paid for, scheduled and scored separately from the NBE-Sciences section; a basic calculator is built into the exam software
Exam questions
170 multiple-choice questions: 150 scored and 20 non-scored pretest questions
Time limit
170 minutes for the exam (the appointment also includes a 3-minute non-disclosure agreement, a 3-minute release-of-results screen and a 7-minute tutorial)
Passing score
Scaled score of 75 (pass/fail)
Exam fee
$285 per section
Examination outline
  • I. Funeral Arranging and Directing (51 of 150 scored items; 34% of the NBE-Arts blueprint) (34%)
  • II. Funeral Service Marketing/Merchandising (21 of 150 scored items; 14% of the NBE-Arts blueprint) (14%)
  • III. Funeral Service Counseling (19 of 150 scored items; 13% of the NBE-Arts blueprint) (13%)
  • IV. Legal and Regulatory Compliance (35 of 150 scored items; 23% of the NBE-Arts blueprint) (23%)
  • V. Cemetery/Crematory/Other Dispositions (24 of 150 scored items; 16% of the NBE-Arts blueprint) (16%)
Examination sources

National Board Exam Sciences

Provider
The International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards (The Conference); computer-based exam administered by Pearson at Pearson Professional Centers
Format
Computer-based multiple-choice examination, administered, paid for, scheduled and scored separately from the NBE-Arts section; a basic calculator is built into the exam software
Exam questions
170 multiple-choice questions: 150 scored and 20 non-scored pretest questions
Time limit
170 minutes for the exam (the appointment also includes a 3-minute non-disclosure agreement, a 3-minute release-of-results screen and a 7-minute tutorial)
Passing score
Scaled score of 75 (pass/fail)
Exam fee
$285 per section
Examination outline
  • I. Embalming (62 of 150 scored items; 41% of the NBE-Sciences blueprint) (41%)
  • II. Restorative Art (34 of 150 scored items; 23% of the NBE-Sciences blueprint) (23%)
  • III. Other Preparation of the Deceased (28 of 150 scored items; 19% of the NBE-Sciences blueprint) (19%)
  • IV. Funeral Service Sciences (26 of 150 scored items; 17% of the NBE-Sciences blueprint) (17%)
Examination sources