Welcome from the Director

Welcome to the State of Arizona Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers website. We understand that the death of a loved one is undoubtedly the most traumatic experience many of us will ever encounter.  By asking the right questions, comparing prices and services, and making informed decisions, you can make arrangements that are meaningful to your family.  This website was designed for both consumers and licensees alike. It contains a variety of information ranging from a directory of licensees to a guide for consumers under the publications link.  Feel free to send us your comments on any way you would like to see this site improved.

Judith Stapley, Executive Director

 

Board Updates

 

Funeral Board Office 

The Funeral Board office is located at 1740 West Adams St., Suite 3006, Phoenix, Arizona 85007.  We no longer have fax accessibility, so please scan and email information to our email addresses:

Judith Stapley-Executive Director:  [email protected]

Gary Hendrix-Investigator:  [email protected]

Evelyn Estrella-Licensing Administrator:  [email protected]

Yazmin Bustamante-Administrative Assistant:  yazmin.busta[email protected]

 

Regarding the May 21, 2019 Board Meeting:  Due to an unforeseen technical issues, the audio recording of the May 21, 2019, Board meeting is not available. Please refer to the Board minutes for an official record of Board actions taken at the meeting.  

 

LICENSE RENEWAL BEGIN MAY 1, 2019

 

Your Funeral Board license(s) become renewal eligible May 1, 2019.  Between May 1 and July 1, 2019, you may renew your license(s) without a late fee.  Between July 2 and August 1, 2019, you may still renew your license(s) with the addition of a late fee.  If you fail to renew you license(s) on or before August 1, 2019, it will lapse.  If your license lapses and you wish to become licensed again by the Funeral Board, you will need to apply as a new applicant. 

 

Prior to renewing any license(s), we strongly recommend that you go to your online profile and login using your email on record and the password you created.  In the event you have forgotten your password, you will need to reset it.  Remember, if you reset your password, the email notification you receive will come from, “AZ Community”.  Always check your SPAM folder in case it goes there.

 

If you are still unable to login, please DO NOT create a new account.  Call or email the Funeral Board for assistance. 

 

Once your renewal has been submitted (including uploading any required submissions), reviewed and approved, you will receive an email confirmation which includes a printable wallet ID card.  Google Chrome and a personal computer are the most compatible tools for a successful renewal. 

 

The Funeral Board staff is here to assist you and ensure the success of your license renewal.  Please do not hesitate to contact us if we may be of assistance.

 

Alkaline Hydrolysis

Curious about Alkaline Hydrolysis (AH) and would like to read up on the subject?  Click here to see what the Cremation Association of North America (CANA) has to say:  

https://www.cremationassociation.org/blogpost/776820/313847/What-do-you-know-about-Alkaline-Hydrolysis

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

 

STATEMENT OF LOCATIONS WHERE ALL NOTICES OF THE MEETINGS OF THE ARIZONA STATE BOARD OF FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS WILL BE POSTED:

Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.02A1a), the Arizona State Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers (“Board”) hereby states that all notices of the meetings of the Board and any of its committees or subcommittees will be posted in the lobby of the Board office located at 1740 W. Adams St., Phoenix, AZ 85007.

This location is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., except for legal holidays and State mandated furlough days. The above notices for all meetings will also be posted on the Board’s website at www.funeralboard.az.gov under “Meetings and Minutes”.

Notices will indicate the date, time, and place of the meeting and will include an agenda or information concerning the manner in which the public may obtain an agenda for the meeting. 

 

VISION

To create and maintain a balance between fair and equitable business regulation and the protection of the public's health, safety and welfare in the use and purchase of goods and services required for death.