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Funeral Director
License Description Persons who engage in, conducting, or offer to arrange, direct or supervise the transportation or burial or disposal of human remains. Also includes persons who maintain an establishment for the preparation for the transportation or disposition or for the care of human remains. Fees: Application: $190; Examination: $380; Renewal fee: $380 Examination Frequency: 6 days a weeks (outside vendor PSI). Exam Locations: 14 sites through out the State of California. Experience Requirement: Associate of arts or science degree, or the equivalent, or a higher level of education. Average Time to Process Application: 30 days. Renewal Period: Annually. Special License Requirements: Must be employed by or own a licensed funeral establishment in order to engage in the practice of a funeral director. Authority: Business and Professions Code Sections 7615, 7618-7623; California Code of Regulations, Title 16, Section 1204.
Licensing Agency
Department of Consumer Affairs
Cemetery and Funeral Bureau
Licensing Unit
1625 North Market Blvd., Suite S208
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 574 7870
emailcfb@dca.ca.gov
Active Status Active
Continuing Education No continuing education requirement to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Degree required
Exam State exam required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 08/09/2023
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