Pennsylvania Funeral Directors
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Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Certification Testing

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Please VERIFY that you have registered your LEGAL name as it appears on your government-issued ID and that your personal information is CORRECT. Contact the State Board of Funeral Directors immediately to correct the spelling of your name or update your personal information if you notice any errors.

Important Information

Only those who have been approved by the Board are permitted to schedule an exam. Applications to take an exam are submitted electronically through the Pennsylvania Licensing System (PALS). Once approved, a notification with instructions on how to schedule an exam will be emailed.

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Depending on the nature of your question, you may need to contact either Pearson or the State Board. Please select the correct tab for contact information for each entity.

Contact Pearson to:

  • Schedule, cancel, or reschedule an examination
  • Obtain information regarding your examination

Contact the Pennsylvania Funeral Directors to:

  • Clarify information about licensure
  • Change your demographic information (e.g., name, email, etc.)
  • Obtain license verification

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Last updated 2026-03-03