The death of a loved one is undoubtedly the most traumatic experience any 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 and control the costs for yourself and your survivors.
California Licensed Funeral Establishments:
To receive approval for the temporary use of a licensed out-of-state embalmer, funeral directors, must read the Request and Authorization for instructions and qualifications*, and submit the completed FD Authorization Form to emailcfb@dca.ca.gov. Contact CFB at emailcfb@dca.ca.gov or call 916-574-7870 for any questions.
*Minimum licensure requirement is three years and the license must be active and in good standing for the duration of the approval (90 days).
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- Under the terms of a new CA law, AB 2113, you may qualify for expedited licensure with the Cemetery and Funeral Bureau if you are a refugee, asylee, or holder of a special immigrant visa. For more information, visit https://www.dca.ca.gov/about_us/ab2113.shtml or contact the Cemetery and Funeral Bureau.
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