Funeral Directors and Embalmers - As enacted, authorizes a funeral director applicant who was not previously licensed in this state to substitute one year of apprenticeship with an associate degree from a college accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education or completion of a program of study in funeral service education. - Amends TCA Title 62, Chapter 5.

HB 860 amends Tennessee law to change requirements for new funeral director applicants who weren't previously licensed in the state. It allows them to replace one year of hands-on apprenticeship with either an associate degree from an ABFSE-accredited college or completion of a funeral service education program. The bill also permits applicants to combine educational hours with apprenticeship work to fulfill requirements within one calendar year. This change takes effect July 1, 2025, directly affecting new applicants seeking licensure in Tennessee.