Arizona Board of Funeral Directors & Embalmers

FAQ Directors and Embalmers

Does the State of Arizona have reciprocity?

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No. Regardless of where an applicant is licensed he must first be able to meet all required Arizona State requirements.

I am licensed in Arizona, how long do I have to notify the State Boards Office of a change in employment?

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If you are licensed as a Funeral Director or Embalmer in Arizona you must notify the board in writing within 10 business days after a change in employment. The notice shall include the names of the former and the new establishment. If you are licensed in Arizona as the Responsible Funeral Director you have 5 business days for written notification.

An Intern, Embalmers Assistant and Cremationist shall notify the board Within 10 business days.

Does the AZ State Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers regulate Cemeteries?

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No, cemeteries are under the jurisdiction of the Department of Real Estate and the board has no regulatory responsibilities regarding this area. Crematories are another matter which are under the jurisdiction of the Board and are regulated by the funeral board.

Does the Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers regulate tissue banks and donor organizations?

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No, this oversight falls within the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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FAQ Directors and Embalmers

Does the State of Arizona have reciprocity?

I am licensed in Arizona, how long do I have to notify the State Boards Office of a change in employment?

Does the AZ State Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers regulate Cemeteries?

Does the Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers regulate tissue banks and donor organizations?

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