Licensing
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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.
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.)
Funeral Director, Embalmer, and Direct Disposer Licenses
DFS-N1-1706 Embalmer, by Fla. internship and examination
DFS-N1-1707 Embalmer, by endorsement
DFS-N1-1708 Embalmer intern license
DFS-N1-1709 Other Licensing Examinations
DFS-N1-1720 Funeral Director by Internship and Examination
DFS-N1-1721 Funeral director, by endorsement
DFS-N1-1722 Funeral director intern license
DFS-N1-1723 Funeral director & Embalmer (combo license) by endorsement
DFS-N1-1724 Funeral director & Embalmer (combo license) by internship and exam
DFS-N1-1732 Concurrent intern license
DFS-N1-1733 Embalmer apprentice, application to extend apprenticeship
DFS-N1-1746 Retired professionals
DFS-N1-1755 Embalmer apprentice
DFS-N1-1762 Monument Establishment Sales Agent License
DFS-N1-1768 Provisional or Temporary License Application
DFS-N1-1769 Provisional or Temporary License, Application for Renewal
DFS-N1-1774 Preneed Sales Agent - Application for Appointment
DFS-PNS-1 Preneed Sales Agent - Application for Agent License and Initial Appointment
Business, Establishment, and Other Licenses
DFS-C-MON1 Application for Monument Establishment License
DFS-PNLT-1 Application for Transfer of Preneed License
Preneed License and Branch Annual Renewal Packet (10 forms)
DFS-C-1 Application to Use Letter of Credit or Surety Bond
DFS-F-35 Application for Authority to Acquire Control of an Existing Cemetery Company
DFS-PNLBR Application for Preneed Branch Renewal License
DFS-C-BBRI Broker of Burial Rights License Application
DFS-N1-1703 Exempt Cemetery Renewal
DFS-CEM Application to Transact Cemetery Business
DFS-PNLB Application for Preneed Branch Office License
DFS-N1-1748 Funeral establishment
DFS-N1-1749 Registration as a training agency
DFS-N1-1750 Cinerator facility
DFS-N1-1756 Centralized embalming facility
DFS-N1-1757 Direct Disposal Establishment
DFS-N1-1758 Refrigeration facility
DFS-EC-1 Report of Identification for an Exempt Cemetery
DFS-PNL-1 Application for Preneed License
DFS-N1-1765 Change of Name and Request for Revised License Certificate, Individuals
DFS-N1-1704 Change of Address/Contact Data, Individuals
DFS-N1-1764 Change of Name and Request for Revised License Certificate, Entities
DFS-N1-1743 Change of Funeral Director/Direct Disposer in Charge
DFS-N1-1705 Change of Address/Contact Data, Entities
DFS-N1-2002 Notice of Change in Location of Cinerator Facility
DFS-N1-2003 Notice of Change in Location of Direct Disposal Establishment
DFS-N1-2001 Notice of Change in Location of Funeral Establishment
Duplicate License
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-N1-1770 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-N1-1711 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-N1-1718 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-N1-1770 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-N1-1711 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-N1-2037 Application to Renew Internship Due to Illness, Hardship, or Awaiting Results
DFS-N1-1747 Supervisor’s Quarterly Training Report
DFS-N1-1734 Notice of Termination/Change of Supervisor
DFS-N1-2040 Report of Suspension of Intern's Conditions of Internship
DFS-N1-2036 Application to Renew Funeral Director Internship to Continue Course of Study
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
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.

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.
Category | Application Fee: | How Often Renewed? | When Renewed? | Renewal Fee Currently: |
Application to Organize a New Cemetery (CEM) | $5,005 | Annually | Dec 31st | SEE FEE TABLE BELOW |
Report of Identification for an Exempt Cemetery (CEMX) | $25 | every 5 yrs | Sept 30 of every 5th yr (Quinquennial) | $25 |
Application for Authority to Acquire Control of an Existing Cemetery Company - External (CEMT) | $5,005 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Application for Authority to Acquire Control of an Existing Cemetery Company - Internal (CEMT) | $505 | N/A | N/A | N/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 |
Category | Application Fee: | How Often Renewed? | When Renewed? | Renewal Fee Currently: |
Preneed License (PNL) | $505 | Annually | Apr 1st | SEE FEE TABLE BELOW |
Preneed License Branch (PNLB) | $155 | Annually | Apr 1st | $155 |
Preneed License Transfer | $105 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Preneed Sales Agent Initial Application & Appointment (PSA) | $255 online/$280 paper app | every 2 yrs from start of original appointment date | every 2 yrs from start of original appointment date | $255 online/$280 paper app |
Preneed Sales Agent-Application for Appointment (PSA) | $250 online/$275 paper app | every 2 yrs from start of original appointment date | every 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 | |
Cemeteries | FEE SCALE | Annual (every year) | Every December 31st | |
Cemetery, Exempt | $25 | Quinquennial (every 5 yrs) | Sept 30 | |
Centralized embalming facility | $755 | Biennial (every 2 years) | Nov 30 even yrs | |
Cinerator facility | $905 | Biennial (every 2 years) | Nov 30 even yrs | |
Concurrent intern | N/A | Not renewed | N/A | N/A |
Direct disposal establishment | $855 | Biennial (every 2 years) | Aug 31 odd yrs | |
Direct disposer | $380 | Biennial (every 2 years) | Aug 31 odd yrs | |
Embalmer | $380 | Biennial (every 2 years) | Aug 31 odd yrs | |
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) | |
Embalmer, temporary | $50 | 60 days; may be renewed only once | Relative (A) | |
Funeral director | $380 | Biennial (every 2 years) | Aug 31 odd yrs | |
Funeral director & embalmer (combo license) | $380 | Biennial (every 2 years) | Aug 31 odd yrs | |
Funeral director & embalmer (combo license), Provisional | $50 | 6 mths; may be renewed only once | Relative | |
Funeral director & Embalmer (combo license), Temporary | $50 | 60 days; may be renewed only once | Relative | |
Funeral director intern | N/A | Not renewable | N/A | N/A |
Funeral director, provisional | $50 | 6 mths; may be renewed only once | Relative (A) | |
Funeral director, temporary | $50 | 60 days; may be renewed only once | Relative (A) | |
Funeral establishment | $905 | Biennial (every 2 years) | Nov 30 even yrs | |
Monument Builders | $705 | Biennial (every 2 years) | Sept 30 odd yrs | |
Monument Retailers | $255 | Biennial (every 2 years) | Sept 30 odd yrs | |
Monument Sales Agent | $55 | Biennial (every 2 years) | Sept 30 odd yrs | |
Preneed Main license | Schedule 1 & Schedule 2 Networth & Fee Table | Annual | June 30 | |
Preneed branch office license | Renewed under the preneed main license ($155) | Annual | June 30 | |
Preneed sales agent license | $250 online $275 by paper | Biennial (every 2 years) | Feb 28 even yrs (B) | |
Refrigeration facility | $755 | Biennial (every 2 years) | Nov 30 even yrs | |
Removal service | $755 | Biennial (every 2 years) | Nov 30 even yrs |
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.
Additional Licensing Requirements
Special Information for Preneed Licensees
Quarterly Preneed Remittance through eAppoint Online
PNRS user guides:
Servicing Agents and Users
Appointing Entities and Third-Party Users
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)