Applications for Funeral Directors and Embalmers
This resource page provides applications for licensure, required forms to be completed and submitted with applications, education or certification requirements for renewal of a license.
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Initial License
Application for Initial Licensure
Embalmer Apprentice
To apply for an initial license as an embalmer apprentice, please complete the following paper application: Application for Initial License: Embalmer Apprentice
Embalmer
To apply for an initial license as an embalmer, please complete the following paper application:
Application for Initial License: Embalmer
Notice Regarding Practical Examinations
- The board will provide notice and instructions regarding scheduling a practical examination once your application has been reviewed and determined to be complete.
Funeral Director
To apply for an initial license as a funeral director, please complete the following paper application:
Application for Initial License: Funeral Director
Notice Regarding Written Examinations
- The board will provide notice and instructions regarding scheduling a written examination once your application has been reviewed and determined to be complete.
Funeral Homes and Funeral Chapels
To apply for an initial license to operate a funeral home or funeral chapel, please complete the following paper application: Application for Initial License: Funeral Homes and Funeral Chapels
Notice Regarding Inspections
- The board approved inspector will contact funeral homes and chapels to schedule an inspection.
Crematories
To apply for an initial license to operate a crematory, or to change ownership, please complete the following paper application: Application for Initial License: Crematories
Notice Regarding Inspections
- The board approved inspector will contact crematories to schedule an inspection.
All Initial Applications
Applications must be mailed to the following address:
Office of Professional Licensure and Certification
Attn: Funeral Licensing
7 Eagle Square
Concord, NH 03301
License Renewals
Apprentice License Renewals
To request an extension of your apprentice license, you may use the following paper application:
Application for License Renewal Apprentice Embalmers
Embalmer, Funeral Director & Embalmer License Renewals
All embalmers and funeral directors & embalmers will be required to renew their license by completing the following paper application: Application for License Renewal Embalmers, Funeral Directors & Embalmers
Funeral Home and Funeral Chapel License Renewals
All funeral homes and funeral chapels are now required to renew their license by completing the following paper application: Application for License Renewal Funeral Homes & Funeral Chapels
Notice Regarding Inspections
- The board approved inspector will contact funeral homes and chapels due for inspection.
Crematory Renewals
All crematories are now required to renew their license by completing the following paper application:
Application for License Renewal: Crematories
Notice Regarding Inspections
- The board approved inspector will contact crematories due for inspection.
All Renewal Applications
Applications must be mailed to the following address:
Office of Professional Licensure and Certification
Attn: Funeral Licensing
7 Eagle Square
Concord, NH 03301
Provided the Office receives your completed application and documentation by the expiration date, your license will remain active until the Board acts on your application. Your license status will be displayed as “Active-Pending Renewal” on the license lookup feature of our website until processed.
Other Requirements for Licensure
For other additional forms and documents