Mortuary Science Internship Information
Registration
Internship application instructions
Per Minnesota Statute, section 149A.20, subdivision 6, a person must complete a registered internship under the direct supervision of an individual currently licensed to practice mortuary science in Minnesota. A person may begin the registered internship while the person is enrolled in a mortuary science program accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education, upon completion of the accredited mortuary science program, or after attaining a passing score on both examinations in subdivision 5. An applicant for an internship must submit:
- Mortuary Science Internship Registration Application
- Supervision of Intern Mortician Registration (PDF)
- Mortuary Science Program Information (PDF) — Applicants currently enrolled in a mortuary science program must submit a letter from the program
- Fee
Forms
- Change of Information for Registered Interns and Licensed Morticians (PDF)
- Internship Supervisor Form (PDF)
- Internship Supervisor Affidavit (PDF)
After You Have Been Issued an Intern Registration Number
Forms for Interns
Minnesota Statutes, section 149A.20, subdivision 6(b) requires interns to complete 25 case reports in each of the following areas: embalmings, arrangements and funeral services. Please submit your case reports via email on a monthly basis to prevent processing and licensing delays. Interns are required to submit their application and fee for initial licensure two weeks prior to completion of an internship.
If you have additional questions, please contact the Minnesota Department of Health Mortuary Science Section at 651-201-4200.
- Internship Time Sheet (PDF)
- Internship Embalming/Funeral Case Report Form (PDF)
- Internship Funeral Service Case Report Form (PDF)
- Internship Funeral Arrangement Case Report Form (PDF)
Supervising Mortician and Internship Statutory Requirements
It is the supervising mortician's responsibility to provide guidance and "direct supervision" to registered interns while interns assist in licensed work. Please keep in mind that interns are not licensed by the Commissioner of Health to practice mortuary science. Interns are registered with the Minnesota Department of Health Mortuary Science Section and are required to be under the "direct supervision" of a Minnesota licensed mortician when assisting with licensed activities.
Note: Interns should not be hired as staff morticians.
Questions and Answers
Mortuary Science Internship Questions and Answers
Statutes
149A.20 LICENSE TO PRACTICE MORTUARY SCIENCE
149A.71 FUNERAL INDUSTRY PRACTICES; PRICE DISCLOSURE
149A.941 ALKALINE HYDROLYSIS FACILITIES AND ALKALINE HYDROLYSIS