Licensing requirements vary by state and can also be different for embalmers and funeral directors. We've compiled information by state to help you get started.
American Board of Funeral Service Education
The ABFSE serves as the national academic accreditation agency for college and university programs in Funeral Service and Mortuary Science Education.
992 Mantua Pike, Suite 108
Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097
Phone: 816-233-3747
Fax: 856-579-7354
Website: www.abfse.org
Email: exdir@abfse.org
International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards
ICFSEB is a not-for-profit voluntary association providing examination services, including the Funeral Service National Board Exam (NBE), information, and regulatory support to funeral service licensing boards and educators, governmental bodies and other regulatory agencies.
1885 Shelby Lane
Fayetteville, AR 72704-5265
Phone: 479-442-7076
Fax: 479-442-7090
Email:
info@theconferenceonline.org
Regulations and Licensing Information
The information on this page is subject to change without notice; students should contact their state board for specific licensing and CE requirements.
P.O. Box 309522
Montgomery, AL 36104
Phone: 334-242-4049
Fax: 334-353-7988
Email: info@fsb.alabama.gov
Web: www.fsb.alabama.gov
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Department of Public Health
101 E Capitol, Ste 113
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: 501-682-0574
Fax: 501-682-0575
Email: amy.goode@arkansas.gov
Web: www.arkansas.gov/fdemb/
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1625 N. Market Blvd, Ste. S-208
Sacramento, CA 95834-1924
Phone: 916-574-7870
Fax: 916-928-7988
Email: emailcfb@dca.ca.gov
Web: www.cfb.ca.gov
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P.O. Box 631664
Highlands Ranch, CO 80163-1664
Phone: 303-791-2336
Fax: 303-395-2609
Email: mail@cofda.org
Web: www.cofda.org
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Sanitation Branch
99-945 Halawa Valley St.
Aiea, HI 96701
Phone: 808-586-8000
FAX: 808-586-8040
Web: http://health.hawaii.gov/san/
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Dept. of Professional Regulation
320 W. Washington St.
Springfield, IL 62786
Phone: 217-785-0823
Fax: 217-782-7645
Web: http://www.idfpr.com/profs/FunDirEmb.asp
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700 S.W. Jackson, Ste 904
Topeka, KS 66603-3733
Phone: 785-296-3980
Fax: 785-296-0891
Email: boma1@ks.gov
Web: http://ksbma.ks.gov/
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Board of Examiners in Mortuary Science
P.O. Box 30018 Lansing, MI 48909
Phone: 517-241-9288
Fax: 517-373-1044
Email: bcslic@michigan.gov
Web: www.michigan.gov/
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3010 Lakeland Cove, Suite W
Flowood, MS 39232-9709
Phone: 601-932-1973
Fax 601-932-1901
Email: funeralboard@att.net
Web: www.msbfs.ms.gov
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1033 Wade Avenue, Suite 108
Raleigh, NC 27605-1155
Phone: 919-733-9380
Fax: 919-733-8271
Web: www.ncbfs.org
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77 S. High St., 16th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-6108
Phone: 614-466-4252
Fax: 614-728-6825
Email:info@funeral.ohio.gov
Web:www.funeral.ohio.gov
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3700 N. Classen, Ste. 175
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Phone: 405-522-1790
Fax: 405-522-1797
Email: info@okfuneral.com
Web: http://ok.gov/funeral
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Perimeter Center
9960 Mayland Dr., Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233-1463
Phone: 800-533-1560
Phone: 804-367-4479
Fax: 804-527-4413
Email: fanbd@dhp.virginia.gov
Web: www.dhp.virginia.gov/funeral/
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JoAnn M. Reid
2001 Capitol Avenue Rm 104
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Phone: 307-777-5403
Fax: 307-707-3508
Email: joann.reid@wyo.gov
Web: http://plboards.state.wy.us/embalmers/
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Wyoming licensing note: Funeral Establishment permits are issued to one funeral service practitioner or organization per establishment. If funeral establishment permit is issued to an organization, a Wyoming licensed funeral service practitioner must be designated as responsible for providing funeral practice services and oversight to the employees of the funeral establishment.
* Student must register with the state board before entering school.