Application Instructions

• Funeral Director Intern
  1. Application: Submit online.
  2. Application Fee of $25.00 - Pay by credit or debit card for applications submitted online. All application fees are nonrefundable.
  3. Positive Response Documentation: If you answer "Yes" to any questions on the application, explain fully in a statement that includes all details. Include the violation, location, date, cause number, and disposition. Submit copies of court documents for each instance to support the statement.
  4. Name Change Documentation: Documentation of any legal name change if your name differs from that on any of your documents. Documentation may include a copy of your marriage certificate or divorce decree.  Please upload at the time of application.
  5. Official Transcripts - Please upload at the time of application.
  6. Examination Pass Notification - Please have your National Conference Examination scores sent to the Indiana State Board of Funeral and Cemetery Service
  7. Employment Notification - Please ensure to submit your Employment Notification form indicating the Funeral Home you will be employed.  Please upload at the time of application.
  8. Case Reports - After the issuance of your Funeral Director Intern, you must submit case reports on the Board Approved form below.  You may login to your MyLicense One account and upload these forms once completed at the end of your 3rd month, 6th month, 9th month, and 12th month.  Please upload by logging back into your account and use the "Upload Additional Documentation" action item. If you have not yet done so, you will need to link your license with your license number and registration code.

  • Case Reports for Funeral Director Interns

  The Fair Information Practice Act:  In compliance with Ind. Code 4-1-6, this agency is notifying you that you must provide the requested information, or your application will not be processed. You have the right to challenge, correct, or explain information maintained by this agency. The information you provide will become public record. Your examination scores and grade transcripts are confidential except in circumstances where their release is required by law, in which case you will be notified.

  Mandatory Disclosure of U.S. Social Security Number: Your social security number is being requested by this state agency in accordance with Ind. Code 4-1-8-1 and 25-1-5- 11(a). Disclosure is mandatory, and this record cannot be processed without it. Failure to disclose your U.S. social security number will result in the denial of your application. Application fees are not refundable.

  Abandon Applications:  If an applicant does not submit all requirements within one (1) year after the date on which the application is filed, the application for licensure is abandoned without any action of the Board. An application submitted after an abandoned application shall be treated as a new application.

• Funeral Director by Examination

  Examination Applicants: Those who have completed obtained and completed at least 3 (three) quarters of your internship and have filed your 3rd quarter case reports.

  1. Application: Submit online.
  2. Application Fee of $100.00 - Pay by credit or debit card for applications submitted online. All application fees are nonrefundable.
  3. Positive Response Documentation: If you answer "Yes" to any questions on the application, explain fully in a statement that includes all details. Include the violation, location, date, cause number, and disposition. Submit copies of court documents for each instance to support the statement.
  4. Name Change Documentation: Documentation of any legal name change if your name differs from that on any of your documents. Documentation may include a copy of your marriage certificate or divorce decree.  Please upload at the time of application.
  5. Official Transcripts - Please upload at the time of application.
  6. Examination Pass Notification - Please have your National Conference Examination scores sent to the Indiana State Board of Funeral and Cemetery Service.

  The Fair Information Practice Act - In compliance with Ind. Code 4-1-6, this agency is notifying you that you must provide the requested information, or your application will not be processed. You have the right to challenge, correct, or explain information maintained by this agency. The information you provide will become public record. Your examination scores and grade transcripts are confidential except in circumstances where their release is required by law, in which case you will be notified.

  Mandatory Disclosure of U.S. Social Security Number: Your social security number is being requested by this state agency in accordance with Ind. Code 4-1-8-1 and 25-1-5- 11(a). Disclosure is mandatory, and this record cannot be processed without it. Failure to disclose your U.S. social security number will result in the denial of your application. Application fees are not refundable.

  Abandon Applications:  If an applicant does not submit all requirements within one (1) year after the date on which the application is filed, the application for licensure is abandoned without any action of the Board. An application submitted after an abandoned application shall be treated as a new application.

• Funeral Director by Reciprocity

  Reciprocity Applicants: Those who hold a license in another state:

  1. Application: Submit online.
  2. Application Fee of $100.00 - Pay by credit or debit card for applications submitted online. All application fees are nonrefundable.
  3. Positive Response Documentation: If you answer "Yes" to any questions on the application, explain fully in a statement that includes all details. Include the violation, location, date, cause number, and disposition. Submit copies of court documents for each instance to support the statement.
  4. Name Change Documentation: Documentation of any legal name change if your name differs from that on any of your documents. Documentation may include a copy of your marriage certificate or divorce decree.
  5. Official Transcripts - Please upload at the time of application.
  6. Examination Pass Notification - Please have your National Conference Examination scores sent to the Indiana State Board of Funeral and Cemetery Service
  7. Verification of State Licensure(s) - We must receive verification from every state, territory, and country that you hold or have held a license. A copy of your license will not suffice.

  The Fair Information Practice Act:  In compliance with Ind. Code 4-1-6, this agency is notifying you that you must provide the requested information, or your application will not be processed. You have the right to challenge, correct, or explain information maintained by this agency. The information you provide will become public record. Your examination scores and grade transcripts are confidential except in circumstances where their release is required by law, in which case you will be notified.

  Mandatory Disclosure of U.S. Social Security Number: Your social security number is being requested by this state agency in accordance with Ind. Code 4-1-8-1 and 25-1-5- 11(a). Disclosure is mandatory, and this record cannot be processed without it. Failure to disclose your U.S. social security number will result in the denial of your application. Application fees are not refundable.

  Abandon Applications:  If an applicant does not submit all requirements within one (1) year after the date on which the application is filed, the application for licensure is abandoned without any action of the Board. An application submitted after an abandoned application shall be treated as a new application.

• Funeral Director Courtesy Card
  1. Application: Submit online.
  2. Application Fee of $150.00 - Pay by credit or debit card for applications submitted online. All application fees are nonrefundable.
  3. Positive Response Documentation: If you answer "Yes" to any questions on the application, explain fully in a statement that includes all details. Include the violation, location, date, cause number, and disposition. Submit copies of court documents for each instance to support the statement.
  4. Name Change Documentation: Documentation of any legal name change if your name differs from that on any of your documents. Documentation may include a copy of your marriage certificate or divorce decree.  Please upload at the time of application.
  5. Verification of Licensure - We must receive verification from every state that you hold or have held a license. A copy of your license will not suffice.
• Funeral and Cemetery Facilities

  Apply online.

  • Funeral Home: Inspection Checklist Example
  • Funeral Branch: Inspection Checklist Example
  • Certificate of Authority
  • Cemetery
    • Disclosure and Payment into the Consumer Protection Fund for Cemetery Maintenance; IC 23-14-48.5-5
    • Request for Funds for Emergency Cemetery Maintenance
    • Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund Annual Report Form
  • Crematory
  • State Form 50144, Cremation Authority Registration and Annual Report
• Continuing Education Course Sponsor
  1. Application - Apply online.
  2. Required Documentation: Please be prepared to upload the following with your application:
     • Course information
     • Brochure or Advertisement information
     • Any pertinent course and instructor information for the Board to consider your application
  3. Approved CE Providers With a CE Number -  Create an account at mylicense.in.gov to upload your CE course information.

Renewal Instructions

• Renewal Information

  Renewal Information
  Renew Online!

  You must register for or login to your Access Indiana, single sign-on account to start the renewal process. Register your account with your license number and the registration code included on your renewal notice. Renewal notices are sent approximately 90 days prior to the expiration date. Licensees with a valid email address on file will be emailed the renewal information. Licensees that do not have a valid email address on file will be mailed license renewal information. This notice is mailed to the licensee's address of record with the Board.

  Inactive Status
  If your license is currently in Inactive status, you may continue to renew to the Inactive Status which does not allow you to practice nor are you required to obtain continuing education to renew.  However,  if your license is currently Inactive, you cannot renew your license to an Active status Online. You can however, renew your Inactive license and then submit the following items to request to Activate your license using the action item "Upload Additional Documentation" in your MyLicense One account:

  • A request to Activate
  • Certificates of Completion totaling 5 hours for each year the license has been inactive (any part of a year counts as one year, with no more than 50% of the total from distance learning, and at least 2 out of the 5 hours for each year must be in Indiana law.
  • If you have been Inactive for MORE than 4 years, you will need to submit by mail the $50.00 funeral director exam fee and upon taking and passing the exam, your license status may be updated to Active.

  License Cards
  You may print a free card by logging into your MyLicense One account at any time after your license has been renewed. You can determine if your renewal has been received and processed by accessing our free Online Verification Search. Please allow 24 hours (1 business day) for your license to be updated.

• Reinstatement Information

  Funeral Director Licenses
  If your license has been expired for three or more years, you must reinstate your license to practice.  Please submit your reinstatement online with the additional documentation:

  • Reinstate Online!
  • Payment of the current renewal fee ($50) and current initial application fee ($50).  Total reinstatement fee:  $100.
  • Documentation to Upload
    • Letter of work history or resume to include the following information since the expiration of your Indiana license: place(s) of employment
    • Verification of any license in another state.
    • Proof of Continuing Education including 10 hours for the initial expiration date (4 in IN law) plus 5 hours for each year after expiration date (2 of the 5 in Law)
    • Once reviewed, you will be informed that you may pay your Indiana Law Exam fee of $50.00, and you will be scheduled for the next exam.

  Funeral Director Courtesy Card Holders
  If your license has been expired for three or more years, you must reinstate your license to practice.  Please submit your reinstatement online with the additional documentation:

  • Reinstate Online!
  • Payment of the current renewal fee ($150) and current initial application fee ($150).  Total reinstatement fee:  $300.
  • Documentation to Upload
    • Verification of any license in another state.

  Funeral Homes or Funeral Branches
  If facility has been expired for three or more years, you may now reinstate online at MyLIcense.IN.gov.  In order to do this, you must have your license number and Registration Code.  If you need your registration code, contact PLA at 317-232-2960 for the Call Center or email pla12@pla.in.gov. 

  Once your reinstatement has been submitted online, you will have an inspection scheduled for your facility in order to complete the reinstatement process.

• Employment Notification and/or Updates

  Pursuant to 832 IAC 2-1-5, a funeral director or funeral director intern must register with the board the name and address of the funeral home in which he or she is performing services or is an agent. Additionally, when the funeral director or funeral director intern cease performing services in or for a funeral home, they must notify the board within thirty (30) day of the change.

  To notify the Board of your Employment Changes:

  • Go to mylicense.in.gov/eGov/ML1PLA.html
  • Login to your Access Indiana account (or register for one if you have not yet created one)
  • Enter your First/Last Name: This entry is permanent and cannot be changed.
  • Select "Don't see your license?  Click here to search for it."  
    • You will need your complete License Number and Registration Code: If you do not know your registration code, you may contact our office at pla12@pla.in.gov.
  • After linking your license, select the three dots beside your license and select the action:
    • Funeral Directors and Interns: Change Employer
    • Funeral Home and Branches: Update Employees
  • Once you have made your edits, please ensure you FINISH and SUBMIT.
• Filing Death Certificates

  The Indiana Department of Health implemented phase II of the DRIVE (Database for Registering Indiana’s Vital Events) vital records system in 2021. DRIVE now includes the fetal death and terminated pregnancy (ITOP) modules.

  To access the birth and death registration system you will need to register for an Access Indiana account at https://www.in.gov/access/. Once you have a registered Access Indiana account, you can register your DRIVE account. To register, click on the DRIVE icon/tile posted within Access Indiana to submit an e-request to link your active Genesis/DRIVE user profile to your Access Indiana account. This is a two-step process.

  If you have not already done so, register now to access DRIVE.

  For more information, helpful guides, and training options, go to https://www.in.gov/health/vital-records/database-registration-of-indianas-vital-events-drive/.

  Indiana Code section 16-37-1-3.1 codified these required changes.

  Violations

  • Sec 13 (a) Except as otherwise provided, a person who recklessly violates or fails to comply with this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor.
  • (b) Each day a violation constitutes a separate offense.

Fee Schedule

• Funeral Applications/Renewals

  Funeral Application/Renewal	Fee	Penalty	Total
  Funeral Director and Embalmer Application/Issuance	$50	NA	$50
  Funeral Director and Embalmer Examination and Reexamination	$50	NA	$50
  Funeral Director and Embalmer Renewal  - Active	$50	NA	$50
  Funeral Director and Embalmer Renewal - Expired	$50	$50	$100
  Funeral Courtesy Card Application/Issuance	$150	NA	$150
  Funeral Courtesy Card Renewal - Active	$150	NA	$150
  Funeral Courtesy Card Renewal - Expired	$150	$50	$200
  Funeral Homes/Branch Application/Issuance	$50	NA	$50
  Funeral Homes/Branch Renewal - Active ($5 goes to Education Fund)	$50	NA	$50
  Funeral Homes/Branch Renewal - Expired	$50	$50	$100
  Funeral Director Intern Application/Issuance	$25	NA	$25
  Funeral Director Intern Renewal - Active	$25	NA	$25
  Funeral Director Intern Renewal - Expired	$25	$50	$75
  Cemetery Registration	$100	NA	$100
  Annual Report Fee for Funeral Home and Cemetery	$10	NA	$10
  Crematory Registration	$0	NA	$0
  Certificate of Authority	$0	NA	$0

Forms

• Forms
  • Annual Report of Funeral Trust Funds
  • Annual Report Pursuant to IC 30-2-13
  • Notification of Designated Trustee
  • Verified Complaint Requesting Restitution From the Preneed Consumer Protection Fund
  • Continuing Education Form
  • Waiver Form Electronic Filing