Which criteria are required to be a licensed funeral director?

• A. Passing the funeral director's exam, 16 years of age, holding an associate of arts degree
• B. Passing the funeral home manager's exam, 16 years of age, holding an associate of arts degree
• C. Passing the funeral director's exam, 18 years of age, holding an associate of arts degree
• D. Passing the funeral director's exam, 18 years of age, holding a bachelor's of science degree

Answer: (C)

The main idea is understanding what qualifies someone to become a licensed funeral director: you must meet the education, age, and examination requirements set by the licensing authority. In this case, the requirement is to pass the funeral director’s exam, be at least 18 years old, and hold an associate of arts degree. The exam confirms you’ve learned the essential practices, ethics, and laws of funeral service. The 18-year minimum ensures legal adult status to hold a professional license, and the AA degree provides the foundational education the board accepts as sufficient to prepare you for the profession. The other options mix in the wrong exam (the funeral home manager exam is a different credential), another age (16, which is below the minimum), or an unnecessarily higher degree (a bachelor's) when an AA meets the stated requirement.