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About

What We Do

The Board examines and licenses individuals who provide funeral goods and services. The Board also accepts complaints against licensed and unlicensed individuals and businesses, investigates allegations, and forwards complaints on felony discovery to prosecuting authorities. The Board oversees approximately 1800 licensees practicing in the state, and serves all Arizona citizens who receive funeral goods and services.

 

About the Board

The Arizona State Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers consists of seven Board members, appointed by the governor, to serve four year terms.  Four members are licensed Funeral Directors/Embalmers and three are public members.  The Board also maintains four full time staff positions. The Executive Director is responsible for the overall administration and processes of the agency.  The Investigator is responsible for processing complaints/investigations and continuity of operations during the Directors absence.  Additionally, the Investigator inspects all licensed funeral establishments and crematories in the state.  A Licensing Administrator whose main responsibility is to oversee the licensing process of all applications that are new or renewal.  There is also an Administrative Assistant who oversees all materials submitted to the Continuing Education Advisory Committee while providing continuous support and assistance for all functions of the agency.

The Board's appropriation for FY 2020 is $399,700.

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]

Brandon Eaden-Investigator:
[email protected]

Evelyn Estrella-Licensing Administrator:
 [email protected]

Yazmin Bustamante-Administrative Assistant: 
[email protected]

 

Quick Links

  • Cremation Association of North America
  • International Cemetery and Funeral Association
  • National Funeral Directors Association
  • Arizona Funeral, Cemetery, and Cremation Association
  • Federal Trade Commission - Complying With The Funeral Rule
  • Arizona Army National Guard Honors Request
  • FY22 Agency Budget Submittal 
  • Arizona Commerce Authority - Business Startup
  • NFDA - International Human Remains Shipping Regulations
  • D.A.V.E. System - AZ Dept. of Health Services, Vital Records
  • Monthly Vital Statistics-AZ Dept. of Health Services

Upcoming Meetings

Calendar

  • May 18, 2021 Board Meeting

Past Meetings and Minutes

Consumer Guides

Arizona Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers Consumer Guides can now be purchased online

 

Blue Law Books

Arizona Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers Blue Law Books can now be purchased online for $7.00 each

 

Annual Trust Report

You can now pay for your Annual Trust Report online at the Funeral Board Payment website.

 

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Arizona Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers
1740 W. Adams St
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