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Licensing Information, Applications, and Forms

The Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services offers licenses for individuals as well as businesses and establishments. Click to expand each category below for more information on the license types, as well as licensing applications and associated forms.

PLEASE NOTE:  Florida Statutes provide that the Division must conduct an initial review of an application for licensure within 30 days of its receipt.  Applications are processed in date stamped order.  If required items are missing from an application, the Division will send an email to the applicant with a deficiency letter setting out which items are missing.  When all items are received, an application is considered “complete.”  The Division has an additional 90 days after receiving a completed application to either approve licensure or bring the matter before the Board of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services (the ”Board”).  When the Division’s review process is fully completed, the applicant is emailed a message that the application is approved and either issued under the Division’s designated authority from the Board or being presented to the Board for review.  Calling the Division's office in an attempt to speed up this process, while permitted, may actually result in unnecessary delays to the overall application process.


Broker of Burial Rights - a person who receives compensation to act as a third party to the sale or transfer of three or more burial rights in a 12-month period. (Additional information on licensure requirements is found in section 497.281, Florida Statutes, and rule 69K-5.012, Florida Administrative Code.)

Concurrent Intern (funeral director and embalmer intern) – a person who is fulfilling the internship requirements for a combination license as both funeral director and embalmer. These internship requirements may be served concurrently pursuant to rules adopted by the licensing authority. An applicant for concurrent internship must meet all the separate requirements for the funeral director internship and the embalmer internship. A full-time internship training served concurrently consists of both funeral director and embalming activities. (Additional information on licensure requirements is found in section 497.377, Florida Statutes, and rule 69K-18.003, Florida Administrative Code.) 

Direct Disposer - any person licensed under chapter 497, Florida Statutes, to practice direct disposition in this state. The “practice of direct disposition” means the cremation of human remains without preparation of the human remains by embalming and without any attendant services or rites such as funeral or graveside services or the making of arrangements for such final disposition. (Additional information on licensure requirements is found in section 497.602, Florida Statutes, and rules 69K-23.001 and 69K-23.002, Florida Administrative Code.)

Embalmer Apprentice – an individual participating in an embalmer apprentice program. An embalmer apprentice may perform only those tasks, functions, and duties relating to embalming which are performed under the direct supervision of an embalmer who has an active, valid license. An embalmer apprentice is eligible to serve in an apprentice capacity for a period not to exceed 3 years. However, under certain circumstances, the apprentice license may be extended for an additional 2 years. (Additional information on licensure requirements is found in section 497.371, Florida Statutes, and rule 69K-27.001, Florida Administrative Code.)

Embalmer Intern – an individual engaged in learning the practice of embalming under the instruction and supervision of a licensed embalmer. An embalmer intern may perform embalming related-tasks only under the direct supervision of a Florida licensed embalmer in good standing. Direct supervision means responsible supervision and control, with the licensed embalmer providing both initial direction as well as periodic inspection of the work. The supervising embalmer shall be physically present or on the premises at all times when the intern is performing the services. An internship consists of 40 hours a week of embalming related work, for 50 weeks, completed within the contiguous 52-week period following issuance of the internship license. (Additional information on licensure requirements is found in section 497.370, Florida Statutes, and rule 69K-18.001, Florida Administrative Code.) 

Embalmer – an individual licensed under chapter 497, Florida Statutes, to practice embalming in this state. The “practice of embalming” means disinfecting or preserving or attempting to disinfect or preserve dead human bodies by replacing certain body fluids with preserving and disinfecting chemicals. An embalmer directly supervising an embalmer intern or apprentice provides initial direction and instruction regarding the preservation of a dead human body in its entirety or in part and must be physically present or on the premises of the funeral establishment or embalming facility at all times when the tasks, functions, and duties relating to embalming are performed. (Additional information on licensure requirements is found in sections 497.005(29b), 497.368, and 497.369, Florida Statutes, and rules 69K-16.0001, 69K-16.001, 69K-16.004, 69K-17.001, 69K-17.0036, and 69K-25.001, Florida Administrative Code.)

Funeral Director and Embalmer (combination license) - a person who holds a license as a funeral director and a license as an embalmer at the same time. A person holding a combination license as a funeral director and an embalmer is subject to regulation under chapter 497, Florida Statutes, both as a funeral director and an embalmer. (Additional information on licensure requirements is found in section 497.376, Florida Statutes.)

Funeral Director Intern - an individual engaged in learning the practice of funeral directing under the instruction and supervision of a licensed funeral director. A funeral director intern may perform funeral director related tasks only under the direct supervision of a Florida licensed funeral director. (Additional information on licensure requirements is found in section 497.375, Florida Statutes, and 69K-18.002, Florida Administrative Code.)

Funeral Director – any person licensed under chapter 497, Florida Statutes, to practice funeral directing in this state. The “practice of funeral directing” includes selling or offering to sell funeral services; removal of human remains from the state, on an at-need basis; planning or arranging funeral services, embalming, cremation or other services relating to final disposition on an at-need basis; and directing, being in charge or apparent charge of, or supervising, any funeral service held in a funeral establishment, cemetery, or elsewhere. Persons licensed as funeral directors under chapter 497, Florida Statutes, may engage in preneed sales for the preneed licensee with whom they are affiliated. A funeral director may only operate in affiliation with a licensed business. (Additional information on licensure requirements is found in section 497.372, Florida Statutes.)

Monument Establishment Sales Agent – a licensed individual selling any product used for identifying a grave site and cemetery memorials of all types, including monuments, markers, and vases. Each person selling monuments, markers, or related products for a monument establishment must be licensed under chapter 497, Florida Statutes. (Additional information on licensure requirements is found in section 497.554, Florida Statutes.)

Preneed Sales Agent - any person who is licensed under chapter 497, Florida Statutes, to sell preneed burial or funeral service and merchandise contracts or direct disposition contracts in this state. All persons who offer preneed contracts to the public, or who execute preneed contracts on behalf of a preneed licensee, including all persons who offer, sell, or sign contracts for the preneed sale of burial rights must be licensed under chapter 497, Florida Statutes. (Additional information on licensure requirements is found in section 497.466, Florida Statutes, and rule 69K-5.003, Florida Administrative Code.)

Cemetery - a place dedicated to and used or intended to be used for the permanent interment of human remains or cremated remains. A cemetery may contain land or earth interment; mausoleum, vault, or crypt interment; a columbarium, ossuary, scattering garden, or other structure or place used or intended to be used for the interment or disposition of cremated remains; or any combination of one or more of such structures or places. (Additional information on licensure requirements is found in sections 497.005 and 497.260, Florida Statutes, and rules 69K-5.004 and 69K-5.006, Florida Administrative Code.) 

Centralized Embalming Facility – a facility in which embalming takes place that operates independently of a funeral establishment licensee and that offers embalming services to funeral directors for a fee. (Additional information on licensure requirements is found in section 497.385(2), Florida Statutes, and rule 69K-24.010, Florida Administrative Code.) 

Cinerator Facility - a facility where dead human bodies are subjected to cremation. A cinerator facility shall only receive dead human bodies for cremation. A cinerator facility may not receive other materials, or medical, hazardous, and biohazardous waste, for the purpose of disposal in a retort.  (Additional information on licensure requirements is found in section 497.606, Florida Statutes, and rule 69K-22.001, Florida Administrative Code.) 

Direct Disposal Establishment - a facility licensed under chapter 497, Florida Statutes, in which a direct disposer practices direct disposition. The “practice of direct disposition” means the cremation of human remains without preparation of the human remains by embalming and without any attendant services or rites such as funeral or graveside services or the making of arrangements for such final disposition.  (Additional information on licensure requirements is found in section 497.604, Florida Statutes, and rule 69K-23.004, Florida Administrative Code.) 

Funeral Establishment - a place at a specific street address or location consisting of at least 1,250 contiguous interior square feet which must maintain or make arrangements for capacity for 1) the refrigeration and storage of dead human bodies handled and stored by the establishment, and 2) a preparation room equipped with necessary ventilation and drainage and containing necessary instruments for embalming dead human bodies, or a preparation room as established by rule. (Additional information on licensure requirements is found in section 497.380, Florida Statutes, and rule 69K-21.001, Florida Administrative Code.) 

Monument Establishments (retailer & builder) - a facility that operates independently of a cemetery or funeral establishment and that offers to sell monuments or monument services to the public for placement in a cemetery. “Monument” means any product used for identifying a grave site and cemetery memorials of all types, including monuments, markers, and vases. (Additional information on licensure requirements is found in section 497.550, Florida Statutes, and rule 69K-12.002, Florida Administrative Code.) 

Preneed – a preneed main license is required by any funeral establishment, cemetery company, direct disposal establishment, or monument establishment, which wants to sell preneed burial or funeral service and merchandise contracts or direct disposition contracts in this state.  A “preneed contract” is any arrangement or method, of which the provider of funeral merchandise or services has actual knowledge, whereby any person agrees to furnish funeral merchandise or service in the future. (Additional information on licensure requirements is found in section 497.452, Florida Statutes, and rules 69K-5.0015, 69K-5.0016, and 69K-5.002, Florida Administrative Code.) 

Preneed, Branch - any person or entity that is part of a common business enterprise that has a preneed license issued pursuant to this section and desires to operate under a name other than that of the common business enterprise. (Additional information on licensure requirements is found in section 497.453(7), Florida Statutes, and rule 69K-5.0021, Florida Administrative Code.) 

Refrigeration Facility - a facility that is operated independently of a funeral establishment, crematory, or direct disposal establishment, that maintains space and equipment for the storage and refrigeration of dead human bodies, and that offers its service to funeral directors, funeral establishments, direct disposers, direct disposal establishments, or crematories for a fee. (Additional information on licensure requirements is found in section 497.385, Florida Statutes and rules 69K-24.030, 69K-24.031, and 69K-24.032 Florida Administrative Code.) 

Removal Service - any service that operates independently of a funeral establishment or a direct disposal establishment, that handles the initial removal of dead human bodies, and that offers its service to funeral establishments and direct disposal establishments for a fee. (Additional information on licensure requirements is found in section 497.385, Florida Statutes, and rules 69K-24.020, 69K-24.021, and 69K-24.022, Florida Administrative Code.)

 

Forms Used With Applications

DFS-N1-1718 Business Entity - List of Principals

DFS-N1-1712 Florida Law & Rules Exam, Application to Retake

DFS-N1-1717 Other Licenses Form

DFS-N1-1710 Endorsement licenses – Continued (Used With Applications for License by Endorsement)

DFS-N1-1719 Mortuary Science Course Information

DFS-N1-1770 Election of Procedures for Removal of Cremated Remains and Postcremation Processing

DFS-N1-1742 Certification of Licensure in Good Standing in Another State

DFS-N1-1714 Certificate of High School Graduation

DFS-N1-1775 Certification of Employment History

DFS-N1-1711 Application to Purchase Florida Law & Rules Exam Study Guide

DFS-N1-1715 Adverse Licensing Action History

DFS-N1-1709 Other Licensing Examinations (Used With Applications)

DFS-N1-2043 Criminal History Form - Renewal

DFS-N1-1716 Criminal History Form

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

BE SURE TO ALLOW ADEQUATE TIME FOR YOUR LICENSE APPLICATION TO BE REVIEWED! Chapter 497.167(9), Florida Statutes, requires an application to be complete at least 25 days in advance of a regularly scheduled Board meeting to be considered by the Board at such meeting. The Division’s Licensing Team has internal deadlines for identifying application deficiencies, processing completed applications, and submitting applications for Board action.


The processing of an application begins when the application is received by the Licensing Team. All required information and/or documents must be received, reviewed, and acted upon two weeks prior to the next Board meeting.  Board agendas/packets are then prepared and provided to Board members for their review one week prior to the Board meeting.  The Board packets include a copy of each fully processed application and related documents for the Board’s review.


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Application Fees and Renewal Schedules

Category

Application Fee:

How Often renewed?

When renewed?

Renewal fee currently:

Broker of Burial Rights

$155

Biennial

Sept 30 odd yrs

$105

Centralized Embalming Facility

Yr 1: $755

Yr 2: $530

Biennial

Nov 30 even yrs

$755

Cinerator Facility

Yr 1: $905

Yr 2: $680

Biennial

Nov 30 even yrs

$905

Concurrent Intern

$205

N/A

N/A

N/A

Direct Disposal Establishment

Yr 1: $905

Yr 2: $680

Biennial

Aug 31 odd yrs

$855

Direct Disposer

$380

Biennial

Aug 31 odd yrs

$380<

Embalmer

Yr 1: $562

Yr 2: $374.50

Biennial

Aug 31 odd yrs

$380

Embalmer, Apprentice

$55

N/A

N/A

N/A

Intern

$105

N/A

N/A

N/A

Embalmer, Provisional

$50

6 months

6 months after issue; may be renewed only once

$50

Embalmer, Temporary

$50

60 days

60 days after issue; may be renewed only once

$50

Funeral Director

Yr 1: $562

Yr 2: $374.50

Biennial

Aug 31 odd yrs

$380

Funeral Director & Embalmer (Combo License)

Yr 1: $722

Yr 2: $534.50

Biennial

Aug 31 odd yrs

$380

Funeral Director & Embalmer (Combo License), Provisional

$50

6 months

6 months after issue; may be renewed only once

$50

Funeral Director & Embalmer (Combo License), Temporary

$50

60 days

60 days after issue; may be renewed only once

$50

Funeral Director Intern

$105

N/A

N/A

N/A

Funeral Director, Provisional

$50

6 months

6 months after issue; may be renewed only once

$50

Funeral Director, Temporary

$50

60 days

60 days after issue; may be renewed only once

$50

Funeral Establishment

Yr 1: $755

Yr 2: $530

Biennial

Nov 30 even yrs

$905

Monument Establishment Builder

Yr 1: $905

Yr 2: $680

Biennial

Sept 30 odd yrs

$705

Monument Establishment Retailer

Yr 1: $905

Yr 2: $680

Biennial

Sept 30 odd yrs

$705

Refrigeration Facility

Yr 1: $755

Yr 2: $530

Biennial

Nov 30 even yrs

$755

Removal Service

Yr 1: $755

Yr 2: $530

Biennial

Nov 30 even yrs

$755

NOTES Add $50 to the application fee if applicant desires a Temporary License or Provisional License. For information on what a Temporary License and Provisional License are, see the “Information and Instructions” for the applicable license category (from the first page of this Division’s website, c/o “Application information and instructions,” then click on the applicable license category). If your application for license is received by the Dept of Financial Services in “Yr. 1,” the application fee is as indicated above. Likewise, if your application is received in “Yr 2,” the application fee is as indicated above. In the Table below, “odd year” and “even year” refer to the last digit of the year. For example, 2005 is an odd year, and 2006 is an even year.

CategoryApplication Fee:How Often Renewed?When Renewed?Renewal Fee Currently:
Application to Organize a New Cemetery (CEM)$5,005AnnuallyDec 31stSEE FEE TABLE BELOW
Report of Identification for an Exempt Cemetery (CEMX)$25every 5 yrsSept 30 of every 5th yr (Quinquennial)$25
Application for Authority to Acquire Control of an Existing Cemetery Company - External (CEMT)$5,005N/AN/AN/A
Application for Authority to Acquire Control of an Existing Cemetery Company - Internal (CEMT)$505N/AN/AN/A
GROSS SALES FEE REQUIRED
(sliding scale based on annual sales)
$ Zero thru $ 24,999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fee is $ 255.00
$ 25,000 thru $ 99,999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fee is $ 355.00
$ 100,000 thru $ 249,999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . Fee is $ 605.00
$ 250,000 thru $ 499,999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . Fee is $ 905.00
$ 500,000 thru $ 749,999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fee is $ 1,355.00
$ 750,000 thru $ 999,999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fee is $ 2,255.00
$1,000,000 thru $4,999,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . … . . . Fee is $ 3,255.00
$5,000,000 and over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …. . . . Fee is $ 4,905.00

CategoryApplication Fee:How Often Renewed?When Renewed?Renewal Fee Currently:
Preneed License (PNL)$505AnnuallyApr 1stSEE FEE TABLE BELOW
Preneed License Branch (PNLB)$155AnnuallyApr 1st$155
Preneed License Transfer$105N/AN/AN/A
Preneed Sales Agent Initial Application & Appointment (PSA)$255 online/$280 paper appevery 2 yrs from start of original appointment dateevery 2 yrs from start of original appointment date$255 online/$280 paper app
Preneed Sales Agent-Application for Appointment (PSA)$250 online/$275 paper appevery 2 yrs from start of original appointment dateevery 2 yrs from start of appointment date$250 online/$275 paper app
 Fee Table
Preneed License (PNL)
(fka COA)
Zero (0)$ 300.00
1 thru 49$ 400.00
50 thru 249$ 500.00
250 thru 999$ 850.00
1,000 thru 2,499$ 1,500.00
2,500 thru 4,999$ 2,500.00
5,000 thru 14,999$ 6,000.00
15,000 thru 29,999$12,500.00
30,000 or more$18,500.00

Please note: The online renewal process does not function properly on mobile devices such as smartphones or tablets, it is best to complete the renewal on a desktop computer or laptop. During the online renewal process if you opt to mail in your payment an additional $25 paper processing fee will be assessed. Please keep in mind that there is an additional processing fee required by the online transaction vendor for processing online renewal payments with a credit card (Visa is not accepted), but you do have the option to pay by eCheck, which does not include a processing fee.

License category

Renewal Fee

How often renewed?

When renewed?

Where to Renew

Burial rights brokers

$105

Biennial

(every 2 years)

Sept 30 odd yrs

Online - Licensee Database

Cemeteries

FEE SCALE

Annual

(every year)

Every December 31st

Online - Licensee Database

Cemetery, Exempt

$25

Quinquennial

(every 5 yrs)

Sept 30

Online - Licensee Database

Centralized embalming facility

$755

Biennial

(every 2 years)

Nov 30 even yrs

Online - Licensee Database

Cinerator facility

$905

Biennial

(every 2 years)

Nov 30 even yrs

Online - Licensee Database

Concurrent intern

N/A

Not renewed

N/A

N/A

Direct disposal establishment

$855

Biennial

(every 2 years)

Aug 31 odd yrs

Online - Licensee Database

Direct disposer

$380

Biennial

(every 2 years)

Aug 31 odd yrs

Online - Licensee Database

Embalmer

$380

Biennial

(every 2 years)

Aug 31 odd yrs

Online - Licensee Database

Embalmer, apprentice

N/A

Not renewed

N/A

N/A

Embalmer, intern

N/A

Not renewed

N/A

N/A

Embalmer, provisional

$50

6 mths; may be

renewed only once

Relative (A)

By paper

Embalmer, temporary

$50

60 days; may be

renewed only once

Relative (A)

By paper

Funeral director

$380

Biennial

(every 2 years)

Aug 31 odd yrs

Online - Licensee Database

Funeral director & embalmer

(combo license)

$380

Biennial

(every 2 years)

Aug 31 odd yrs

Online - Licensee Database

Funeral director & embalmer

(combo license), Provisional

$50

6 mths; may be

renewed only once

Relative

By paper

Funeral director & Embalmer

(combo license), Temporary

$50

60 days; may be

renewed only once

Relative

By paper

Funeral director intern

N/A

Not renewable

N/A

N/A

Funeral director, provisional

$50

6 mths; may be

renewed only once

Relative (A)

By paper

Funeral director, temporary

$50

60 days; may be

renewed only once

Relative (A)

By paper

Funeral establishment

$905

Biennial

(every 2 years)

Nov 30 even yrs

Online - Licensee Database

Monument Builders

$705

Biennial

(every 2 years)

Sept 30 odd yrs

Online - Licensee Database

Monument Retailers

$705

Biennial

(every 2 years)

Sept 30 odd yrs

Online - Licensee Database

Monument Sales Agent

$55

Biennial

(every 2 years)

Sept 30 odd yrs

Online - Licensee Database

Preneed Main license

Schedule 1 & Schedule 2 Networth & Fee Table

Annual

June 30

By paper

Preneed branch office license

Renewed under the preneed main license ($155)

Annual

June 30

By paper

Preneed sales agent license

$250 online

$275 by paper

Biennial

(every 2 years)

Feb 28 even yrs (B)

Online - Eappoint

Refrigeration facility

$755

Biennial

(every 2 years)

Nov 30 even yrs

Online - Licensee Database

Removal service

$755

Biennial

(every 2 years)

Nov 30 even yrs

Online - Licensee Database

Notes:

(A) Temporary Licenses are good for only 60 days, and may be renewed only once, for another 60 days. Provisional Licenses are good for only 6 months, and may be renewed only once, for an additional 6 months.

(B) New preneed sales agent licenses issued after 11-1-05, will be good for 24 months from the date issued.



Special Information for Preneed Licensees

Quarterly Preneed Remittance through eAppoint Online


Preneed Funeral and Cemetery Arrangements Brochure Order Form 

This form is for use in purchasing the Board of Funeral, Cemetery and Consumer Services Brochure regarding cemetery and preneed sales


NOTICE TO ALL PRENEED LICENSE RENEWAL FILERS

All preneed renewal packets are due back to the Division on or before April 1, 2023.

Click here for general Preneed Renewal Instructions

If you do not have your renewal packet, please use the blank renewal packet below, in the format of your choice:

Preneed License and Branch Annual Renewal Packet (10 forms)