NJ A3940

Creates two separate license categories: "Practitioner of Mortuary Science" (funeral directing only) and "Practitioner of Mortuary and Embalming Science" (both funeral directing and embalming), replacing the previous unified licensing system established in 1952

Eliminates the requirement for the National Board Exam administered by the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards for licensure candidates

Requires practitioners of mortuary science to complete examinations covering funeral law, vital statistics, and professional ethics, but explicitly excludes embalming from their scope of practice and testing

Expands the State Board of Mortuary Science from its current composition to 13 members, including practitioners licensed under either category, public members, and one member aged 62 or older

Takes effect 18 months after enactment, with existing practitioners automatically transitioned to the practitioner of mortuary and embalming science license upon renewal