The short answer

Extra steps

Applicants licensed in another Canadian province must have their credentials assessed, pass the Nova Scotia Mortuary Law Exam, and submit a license application and fee.

Source
“If you are a funeral professional licensed and in good standing in a Canadian province, outside of Nova Scotia, you may be eligible to apply for an individual professional license in Nova Scotia.”
nsbrefd.com/License_Applications_and_Transfer_Information_from_Anot...

Both provinces

Licensed in Newfoundland and LabradorMoving to Nova Scotia
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Regulator — Board of Registration of Embalmers and Funeral Directors
Guide Embalmer in Newfoundland and Labrador Embalmer in Nova Scotia

Steps to transfer

  1. Have credentials assessed

    Source
    “To have your credentials assessed, please submit the following items to the Nova Scotia Board of Registration of Embalmers and Funeral Directors:”
    nsbrefd.com/License_Applications_and_Transfer_Information_from_Anot...
  2. Pass Mortuary Law Exam

    Source
    “– Successfully pass the Nova Scotia Mortuary Law Exam by meeting the minimum competency grade of 75% or higher.”
    nsbrefd.com/License_Applications_and_Transfer_Information_from_Anot...
  3. Submit application and fee

    Source
    “– Submit a fully completed application form for embalmer and/or funeral director licensure – Submit the licensing application fee”
    nsbrefd.com/License_Applications_and_Transfer_Information_from_Anot...

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