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122nd Annual Meeting
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- Holiday Office Closure NoticeIn observance of the holiday season, our office will be closed from December 24 through January 2, 2026. Standard operations will resume after the holiday closure. Submission Processing: Please submit all applications, orders, or inquiries by 12:00 PM (CST) on December 23 to ensure they are processed before the closure. During the Closure: Any applications,… Read more: Holiday Office Closure Notice
- The Conference Announces Promotion of Briggs EngelmannThe International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards (The Conference) is pleased to announce the promotion of Briggs Engelmann from Administrative Assistant to Executive Assistant. Since joining The Conference in 2023, he has played a vital role in supporting the organization’s daily operations. In his role as part-time Administrative Assistant, he consistently demonstrated strong… Read more: The Conference Announces Promotion of Briggs Engelmann
- Fall 2025 Harvey Leavitt III, NBE Scholarships AwardedFAYETTEVILLE, AR – Five candidates were selected to receive the Fall 2025 Harvey Leavitt, III National Board Examination (NBE) scholarship. The scholarship allows recipients to sit for the NBE with the examination fee waived (a $570 value). The Harvey Leavitt, III scholarship program is open to first-time exam candidates eligible to sit for the… Read more: Fall 2025 Harvey Leavitt III, NBE Scholarships Awarded
- New Practice National Board Exam (PNBE) Available Oct. 14thThe Conference is pleased to announce the release of the new Practice National Board Exam (PNBE) – now featuring three forms each for both the PNBE-Arts and the PNBE-Sciences on Tuesday, October 14th. Each form contains 75 multiple-choice questions that are statistically representative of the content areas on the National Board Exam. The PNBE… Read more: New Practice National Board Exam (PNBE) Available Oct. 14th
- Washington LRR Exam – Important NoticeThe Washington LRR Exam will temporarily be scored on 49 questions instead of 50 while updates are being made to reflect the new legislation. If you have questions, please contact the Washington Funeral and Cemetery Board.
- Mark Evely Appointed to ICFSEB Board of DirectorsFAYETTEVILLE, AR — The International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards (The Conference) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Evely to its Board of Directors. Evely serves as Chair of the Department of Applied Health Sciences and Director of the Mortuary Science Program at Wayne State University. A licensed funeral director and… Read more: Mark Evely Appointed to ICFSEB Board of Directors