Which of the following is NOT a listed requirement for embalmers?

• A. Be at least 18 years old.
• B. Complete 12 months in mortuary science.
• C. Embalm 50 bodies.
• D. Own a funeral home.

Answer: (D)

The requirements for embalmers focus on personal qualifications and hands-on training, not on owning a business. To practice as an embalmer, you typically must meet a minimum age, complete a formal mortuary science program or an approved apprenticeship, and demonstrate practical competency—often by completing a certain amount of supervised embalming or by passing professional exams. Owning a funeral home, while related to the profession, isn’t a standard prerequisite for becoming an embalmer. It’s a separate business/license issue and many embalmers work as employees rather than as owners. So, owning a funeral home isn’t a listed requirement for embalmers.