Apprenticeship

When applying to become either an apprentice funeral director and/or an apprentice embalmer, the following documentation/information MUST be enclosed with the apprenticeship application in order for it to be processed:

• Check, Cashier’s Check or Money Order for $50.00 (PER Apprenticeship Application Fee)
  • Payable to the Arkansas Insurance Department
• A color copy of your Driver’s License or other Photo ID – SCAN and e-mail to [email protected]
• A copy of one of the following:
  • High School Diploma (from an accredited high school)
  • Certified transcript with date of graduation
  • Certificate of equivalency issued by the public school system or the military service
  • Copy of your diploma received from an accredited college or university
  • Certified transcript from an accredited college or university with date of graduation
• Statement of Apprenticeship for each location (completed, signed, and notarized)
• Apprenticeship Application for each location (apprentice funeral director, apprentice embalmer, or both) (completed, signed, and notarized)
• ASP-122 Form background check
  • Business check, Cashier’s Check or Money Order as a separate fee for $22.00
  • Payable to the Arkansas Insurance Department

Apprentice Application Forms

Initial and New Resident Registration

Complete if moving to Arkansas and have served an Apprenticeship in another state:

Apprenticeship Re-Registration

Apprentice Funeral Director Re-Registration Application Packet
Apprentice Embalmer Re-Registration Application Packet

Apprenticeship Case Report Forms:

Apprentice Embalmer’s Case Report – Handwritten Form | PDF Fillable form
Apprentice Funeral Director’s Case Report – Handwritten Form | PDF Fillable form

Any omitted item(s) will delay the processing of your apprenticeship application.

If you have any questions regarding the apprenticeship application process please give us a call at either 501-682-0574 or 501-682-0570 or e-mail us at [email protected].