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Article R2223-53 of the French General Code of Local Authorities

The professional training provided for in Article R. 2223-42 must have been provided within three months of the start of the performance of duties by the agents concerned. The vocational training provided for in article R. 2223-44 must have been provided within six months of the commencement of the performance of duties by the staff members concerned.

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Article R2223-55 of the French General Code of Local Authorities

When the holder of a professional training certificate corresponding to one of the functions referred to in articles R. 2223-42 and R. 2223-44 is required to perform another function referred to in this subparagraph, he must acquire, where applicable, the additional professional training corresponding to the new function under the conditions provided for in the articles R. 2223-48 and R. 2223-53.

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Article D2223-55-2 of the French General Code of Local Authorities

In application of article L. 2223-25-1, the exercise of the following professions in the funeral sector is subject to the possession of a diploma comprising theoretical training and practical assessment: – master of ceremonies, responsible for coordinating the conduct of the various ceremonies that take place from the placing in the coffin until the burial or cremation of a deceased person; – funeral advisor and similar, responsible for determining directly…

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Article D2223-55-3 of the French General Code of Local Authorities

The minimum number of hours of theoretical instruction required to obtain the diploma is: 70 hours for the diploma enabling the holder to work as a master of ceremonies; 140 hours for the diploma enabling the holder to work as a funeral adviser or equivalent. Additional training of 70 hours, or the possession of a qualification attesting to an equivalent level of initial training, is required for the exercise of…

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Article D2223-55-4 of the French General Code of Local Authorities

The theoretical training defined in article D. 2223-55-3 must include the following subjects: 1° For the diploma to perform the function of master of ceremonies: – hygiene, safety and ergonomics; – funeral legislation and regulations; – psychology and sociology of mourning; – funeral practices and rites; – designing and leading a ceremony; – managing a team. 2° For the diploma entitling the holder to exercise the function of funeral adviser…

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Article D2223-55-5 of the French General Code of Local Authorities

In addition to the theoretical training defined in Article D. 2223-55-3, practical training is carried out within a company, a public authority or an association authorised in accordance with article L. 2223-23. For each candidate, this training is the subject of an agreement concluded between the training body and the company, public authority or association. The duration of the practical training is set at 140 hours. The training referred to…

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Article D2223-55-6 of the French General Code of Local Authorities

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…

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