The award of the diploma confers on its holder the professional aptitude to practise the profession in question.
The diploma is awarded by the jury provided for in article D. 2223-55-11, having regard to the results of the theoretical examination provided for in article D. 2223-55-3 and the assessment of the practical training provided for in article D. 2223-55-5. The jury determines, where appropriate on a proposal from the training body or the Conseil national des opérations funéraires, the subjects of the theory tests, ensures that these tests are properly conducted, assesses the candidates and awards the national diploma.
The theory tests for the diploma corresponding to one of the professions mentioned in article D. 2223-55-2 are organised by the training body, declared in accordance with articles L. 6352-1 et seq. of the French Labour Code.