# S.C. Code Regs. 57-05: S.C. Code Regs. 57-05. General Licensing Provisions for Funeral Directors

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## Section

- **Citation:** S.C. Code Regs. 57-05
- **Heading:** S.C. Code Regs. 57-05. General Licensing Provisions for Funeral Directors
- **Jurisdiction:** South Carolina
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** South Carolina Code of Regulations / Chapter 57 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION — SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF FUNERAL SERVICE / S.C. Code Regs. 57-05

## Text

An applicant for initial licensure as a funeral director must:

(A) be at least eighteen (18) years of age; and

(B) submit an application on forms approved by the Board, along with the required fee; and

(C) submit evidence of a high school diploma, or its equivalent and successful completion of a one-year course in an accredited mortuary college, successful completion of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university or successful completion of sixty (60) semester hours at a regionally accredited college or university, including a minimum of twenty-four (24) semester hours divided among at least four (4) of the following areas:

(1) Psychological Sciences: This area may include courses in General Psychology, Guidance/Counseling, General Sociology, and other Psychology courses; and

(2) Business: This area may include courses in Accounting, Business Law, Math/Logic, Business Management, Typing, and Computer Science; and

(3) English: This area may include English, English Literature, and English Composition; and

(4) Natural/Biological/Physical Sciences: This area may include courses in Chemistry, Biology, Pathology, Microbiology, and Physiology; and

(5) Religion: This area may include courses in Religion, Bible, and Bible History; and

(D) submit evidence of successful completion of a minimum of twenty-four (24) months of full-time service as an apprentice under the direct supervision of a licensed funeral director approved by the Board; and

(E) submit evidence of a passing score of at least seventy-five (75) on an examination approved by the Board.

## Nearby sections

- [S.C. Code Regs. 57-01 S.C. Code Regs. 57-01. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_CODEREGS_57_01.md)
- [S.C. Code Regs. 57-02 S.C. Code Regs. 57-02. Officers of Board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_CODEREGS_57_02.md)
- [S.C. Code Regs. 57-03 S.C. Code Regs. 57-03. Meetings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_CODEREGS_57_03.md)
- [S.C. Code Regs. 57-04 S.C. Code Regs. 57-04. General Licensing Provisions for Embalmers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_CODEREGS_57_04.md)
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- [S.C. Code Regs. 57-06 S.C. Code Regs. 57-06. General Licensing Provisions for Apprentice Funeral Directors or Apprentice Embalmers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_CODEREGS_57_06.md)
- [S.C. Code Regs. 57-06.1 S.C. Code Regs. 57-06.1. Apprenticeship Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_CODEREGS_57_06_1.md)
- [S.C. Code Regs. 57-07 S.C. Code Regs. 57-07. General Provisions for Student Permits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_CODEREGS_57_07.md)
- [S.C. Code Regs. 57-08 S.C. Code Regs. 57-08. Licensure by Endorsement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_CODEREGS_57_08.md)
- [S.C. Code Regs. 57-09 S.C. Code Regs. 57-09. Provisions for Biennial Renewal of Licenses and Reactivation of Expired Licenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_CODEREGS_57_09.md)
- [S.C. Code Regs. 57-10 S.C. Code Regs. 57-10. Provisions for Permitting of Funeral Establishments](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_CODEREGS_57_10.md)
- [S.C. Code Regs. 57-11 S.C. Code Regs. 57-11. Continuing Education Requirements for Embalmers and Funeral Directors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_CODEREGS_57_11.md)
- [S.C. Code Regs. 57-12 S.C. Code Regs. 57-12. Fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_CODEREGS_57_12.md)
- [S.C. Code Regs. 57-13.1 S.C. Code Regs. 57-13.1. Code of Ethics](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_CODEREGS_57_13_1.md)

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