Licensure Examination for Embalmers

I'm a Bank Teller turned Embalmer and just want to share some things to you guys, for I know lots of aspiring Morticians all over the country  have questions regarding the requisites of the said exam.

What is an Embalmer?

Embalmer according to the Department of Health of the Philippines means a duly licensed person who embalms dead bodies.  


No one is allowed to perform an embalming operation not unless he/she is a registered embalmer and no embalmer shall be called a licensed one until he/she passes the examination set by the Committee of Examiners for Undertakers and Embalmers.  The exam consists of two types, written and oral/practical examinations.  If you will pass the former then you will be able to take the oral/practical examination.  This just means you don't have to practice embalming for a long period of time, as long as you know how to do it and you have the ability to stock information into your precious brain, you can be ONE OF US.

if you want to be a Licensed Embalmer:


1.  You must be a practitioner who performed at least ten(10) embalming operations under a close supervision of a duly licensed person;

2.  You must be willing to enroll into any institutions duly registered by the DOH for a review.  Below are the list of registered review and training centers:

-Pacific Center for Advanced Studies

Nivel Hills, Lahug, Cebu City
(32)232-2282; 231-7542

-La Funeraria Paz Inc., Review and Training Center

143 G. Araneta Ave. corner Kaliraya, Quezon City
(02)743-6520

-Onchangco Review and Training Center

2139 Tomas Mapua St., Sta. Cruz, Manila
(02)254-0885

-F&M Embalmers Review and Training Center

1623 Quezon Ave., Quezon City
(02)928-5112; 371-7757

-Philippine Embalmers and Undertakers Review and Training Center

2070 E. Pascua St., Makati City
(02)480-8411;729-3060

For more information please contact the Health Human Resource Development Bureau @ Phone No: 651-7800 local 4204/4227 /email: hhrdb_doh@yahoo.com 

You may also read the contents of:

Administrative Order No. 2010-0033 - Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of PD 856 Chapter XXI Governing Disposal of Dead Persons @ www.doh.gov.ph