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Requirements and Forms
Funeral Director Licenses
Embalmer Licenses
Crematory Retort Operator Training Requirements
Crematory Retort Operator Initial License Requirements
Out of State Licensure
- Application Packet for Out-of-State Licensure – Complete this application if currently licensed in another state and need their Arkansas license, but will not be moving here.
- Application Packet for New Arkansas Resident and Military Service Members, Veterans, and Spouses Out of State Licensure – Complete this application if currently licensed in another state and you are moving to Arkansas and becoming a resident OR if you are a military service member, veteran, or spouse either stationed in Arkansas or establishing residency in Arkansas.
- Crematory Retort Operator Out-of-State License Application Packet
Establishment Initial License
- Funeral Establishment Type A Full Service Firm Application Packet
- Funeral Establishment Type B Mortuary Service Firm Application Packet
- Crematory Construction Permit Application Packet
- Funeral Establishment Type C Crematory License Application Packet
- Funeral Establishment Type D Transport License Application Packet
Manager and Embalmer Agreement Forms
- Manager Acceptance/Change Type A Form
- Manager Acceptance/Change Type B Form
- Manager Acceptance/Change Type C Form
- On-Call Embalmer Agreement Form
Manager Resignation Forms
- Resignation of Manager Position Form Type A
- Resignation of Manager Position Form Type B
- Resignation of Manager Position Form Type C
Inspection Request Forms
Ownership Forms
License renewal period is from November 1st through December 31st.
All renewals, either filed electronically or by paper, not received by December 31st will be assessed a late penalty fee. Individuals will be assessed a $50.00 per quarter, per license penalty. Establishments will be assessed a $150 per month late fee. Licensees will need their individual five (5) digit Board ID No. to renew online. Renew Online Here
Liability Insurance Requirements:
Establishments Type A, B or C must submit the certificate of liability insurance as stated below – minimum coverage $1,000,000.00.
Establishments Type D must also submit a certificate of general liability and auto liability insurance coverage as stated below-minimum coverage $500,000.00.
- A Certificate of Liability Insurance (COI) coverage with the Arkansas State Board of Embalmers & Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services listed as a certificate holder.
- Have insurance providers list all locations covered in the description area.
- Transports need the language (Transportation of the Human Dead) in the description area.
Continuing Education Requirements
You must report 6 hours in order to renew. You may carry over 3 hours for next year
Continuing Education Exemptions
Licensees are exempt in the year in which they are licensed. If you are inactive, you are exempt. If you are sixty-five (65) years of age and have had a license for twenty (20) consecutive years, you are exempt. If you live out of state and do not practice in the State of Arkansas, you are exempt. Please indicate which exemption you are claiming by writing it on the renewal form, or you can send a letter attached to the renewal form.
Ill or Disabled Exemptions from Continuing Education
If you are seriously ill or disabled, the Board must be notified and provided with proper documentation from your personal physician. This documentation must be returned with your renewal. The Board will review such exemption requests on a case-by-case, year-by-year basis. You may not claim this exemption if you are working.
Individuals please email CE certificates if not they were not listed on your renewal form.
Duplicate License Request
- Request for Duplicate Embalmers License
- Request for Duplicate Funeral Director License
- Request for Crematory Retort Operator License