If you are looking to enter the field of funeral service and need to pass the National Board Examination, 51Թ offers an NBE course that can help develop the skills you need. The NBE provides official licensing agencies with a national evaluation of participants who are applying for licensure in the field. An NBE prep class through 51Թ get be just the thing to get you over the hump as you get ready to take the exam.
NBE classes take you through all of the material that will be tested on each section of the exam. The Arts Section and the Science Section each consist of 170 questions and are treated with equal respect as part of our NBE courses. The subject areas that each section will cover are listed below:
NBE Arts Section
Topic | Questions |
Funeral Arranging and Directing | 51 |
Funeral Service Marketing/Merchandising | 21 |
Funeral Service Counseling | 22 |
Legal and Regulatory Compliance | 36 |
Cemetery and Crematory Operations | 20 |
Pretest Questions | 20 |
NBE Science Section
Topic | Questions |
Embalming | 58 |
Restorative Art | 34 |
Preparation for Disposition | 31 |
Funeral Service Sciences | 27 |
Pretest Questions | 20 |
Your performance in all of these subject areas is used to help regulatory boards make their licensing decisions. 51Թ knows how important this step can be for your career and offers an NBE class that can help you reach for your goals.
NBE prep courses consist of one-on-one instruction from experienced tutors who can assist you with every aspect of the test-taking process. 51Թ provides an online platform over which you can conduct your NBE prep classes with your private instructor. We do our best to pair you with a tutor who can work conveniently with your existing schedule. You can access your virtual study sessions anywhere that you have a reliable internet connection.
While the main focus of an NBE prep course is the relevant material that will be covered on the exam itself, instructors can also share tips and strategies with you that they have found success with when encountering tricky or difficult portions of the test. They can also prepare you for the format you will see on exam day. Listed below are some policies that you need to know heading into the NBE:
Top Five Exam Policies to Remember
- Applications expire after 1 year
- Payments are non-refundable
- Personal identification must match the name on the application
- Candidates are responsible for arriving on time
- Exam content cannot be discussed with anyone
If you do not perform as well as you would have liked on the NBE, you are able to sit for the exam three times over any 12-month period. You must wait 90 days after taking the test once before you can take it again. Perhaps you have already taken the exam and would like to try again to improve your score. An NBE class through 51Թ can improve your chances at doing just that.
Many participants find that working with a private tutor benefits them in a variety of ways. Tutors are able to first evaluate your strengths and weaknesses and tailor their lesson plans to work best with your individual learning style. They can spend their study time with you focusing on specific areas of the exam where you happen to have gaps in your knowledge.
If an NBE course through 51Թ sounds like it could be helpful for you as exam day approaches, contact us online or by phone today. Educational Directors are standing by to get you signed up or answer any further questions that you may have regarding our NBE services.

Lindsey: NBE - National Board Exam for Funeral Services course instructor
...prior experience helping students pass their funeral national board exams. I take pride in helping students achieve that passing score. There is nothing better than holding that license in your hand ! I help students in all subjects relating to..... National NBE Arts Section of Study Funeral Arranging and Directing Items Funeral Service Marketing/Merchandising Funeral Service Counseling Legal and Regulatory Compliance Cemetery and Crematory National NBE Science Section Embalming Restorative Art Preparation for Disposition Funeral...
Education & Certification
- Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc - Bachelor of Science, Funeral Service and Mortuary Science
Subject Expertise
- NBE - National Board Exam for Funeral Services
- High School Chemistry
- Professional Certifications
- Anatomy & Physiology
- +5 subjects
Education & Certification
- PennWest Edinboro - Bachelor in Business Administration, Economics
- University of Phoenix - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- NBE - National Board Exam for Funeral Services
- High School Business
- College Business
- Microeconomics
- +8 subjects

Chelsea: NBE - National Board Exam for Funeral Services course instructor
...because of my desire to help people and my love of learning many different subjects from the sciences, to the arts, and technical skills such as embalming. I chose to become a tutor specifically to help other funeral service students to pass their national board exams. I understand how intimidating this exam is and how limited preparation resources are. During my schooling career I developed tactics for retaining the information needed for the NBE, and...
Education & Certification
- Hudson Valley Community College - Associate in Science, Mortuary Science and Embalming
Subject Expertise
- NBE - National Board Exam for Funeral Services
- Physical Chemistry
- MCAT
- Pathology
- +20 subjects

Cachet: NBE - National Board Exam for Funeral Services course instructor
...national boards. In dealing with these students, I realized that I could assist with reviewing all subject matter and minimal competencies needed to successfully prepare to sit for the arts and science sections of the National Board Exam. I would love to apply the skills and knowledge I learned while assisting my coworkers to everyone who requires it. I can also help in anatomy, biology, microbiology, introduction psychology, and introduction chemistry. I am confident my...
Education & Certification
- Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service - Associate in Science, Funeral Service and Mortuary Science
- Capella University - Non Degree Bachelors, Counseling Psychology
Subject Expertise
- NBE - National Board Exam for Funeral Services
- Professional Certifications

Tanya : NBE - National Board Exam for Funeral Services course instructor
...from Florida Gulf Coast University (Fort Myers, Florida), and a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Adult Education from the University of South Florida (Tampa, Florida). In addition to these degrees, I have also earned a graduate certificate in Evaluation and another one in Post-Crisis Leadership from the University of South Florida. As a Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer, I have worked as an HR Manager and Marketing Director at a funeral home for...
Education & Certification
- University of South Florida - Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
- University of South Florida - Doctor of Philosophy, Curriculum and Instruction
Subject Expertise
- NBE - National Board Exam for Funeral Services
- Presentation Skills
- Other
- Professional Certifications

Mykal : NBE - National Board Exam for Funeral Services course instructor
...Funeral Industry for over 5 years now. I graduated Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service with my Associates degree in Mortuary Science in 2017. I graduated Mid-America College of Funeral Service with my Bachelor's degree in Funeral Service Management in 2020. I am a Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer in the State of Florida. I recently completed the achievement of becoming a CFSP (Certified Funeral Service Practitioner) one of the highest distinguishments in Funeral Service.
Education & Certification
- Mid-America College of Funeral Service - Bachelor of Science, Funeral Service and Mortuary Science
Subject Expertise
- NBE - National Board Exam for Funeral Services
- Professional Certifications

Melissa: NBE - National Board Exam for Funeral Services course instructor
...worked in death care since 1996, and darkened the halls of a Mortuary School first in 2002. I began to question the status quo vocally in 2015 online and crafted the online identity known as The Modern Mortician. My starting mission was to lift the veiled hood on the cloak of death, and my current mission is not far from that. Be transparent, honest, open minded- and be a guide to those seeking a meaningful...
Subject Expertise
- NBE - National Board Exam for Funeral Services
- Professional Certifications
- Other

Eric: NBE - National Board Exam for Funeral Services course instructor
My names is Eric Westbrook Matthews, I am a National board certified funeral service practitioner licensed in the state of MS. I am also a certified Teacher in MS. I am a fourth generation funeral director and second generation teacher.
Education & Certification
- Mississippi State University - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
- East Mississippi Community College - Associate in Science, Funeral Service and Mortuary Science
- University of Mississippi - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- NBE - National Board Exam for Funeral Services
- Algebra
- Biology
- UK A Level Psychology
- +27 subjects

Jacquelyn: NBE - National Board Exam for Funeral Services course instructor
...the agile design method keeping the user at the forefront of everything I do. I am also a Product designer who excels in data-driven, inventive, and usable design. My sense of justice drives me to develop beneficial products while keeping business objectives in mind. I accomplish this by empathizing with the user and possessing the self-assurance to stand up for their needs without losing sight of the company's objectives. I bring a special skill set...
Education & Certification
- Saint Louis Community College - Associate in Science, Funeral Service and Mortuary Science
Subject Expertise
- NBE - National Board Exam for Funeral Services
- SAFe - Scaled Agile Framework Exam
- Technical Certifications
- Professional Certifications
- +9 subjects