Funeral Services Division can now accept all major credit and debit cards for payment. Please email [email protected] or call 501-682-0570 for more information.
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:
- Business 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 -Fee $22.00
- Business check, Cashier’s Check or Money Order
- Payable to the Arkansas Insurance Department
- One Business check, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order payable for the total amount due. NO PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Apprentice Application Forms
Initial and New Resident Registration
Complete if moving to Arkansas and have served an Apprenticeship in another state:
- Apprentice Funeral Director – New Arkansas Resident Application Packet
- Complete this application if moving to Arkansas and currently serving an apprenticeship in another state.
- Apprentice Embalmer – New Arkansas Resident Application Packet
- Complete this application if moving to Arkansas and currently serving 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].