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.
Attention California Licensed Funeral Establishments:
Pursuant to the State of Emergency Proclamation of the 4th day of March 2020 by Governor Gavin Newsom, the Office of Emergency Services and the Department of Consumer Affairs Cemetery and Funeral Bureau will be approving, if certain conditions are met, the use of out-of-state embalmers to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. Funeral directors and representatives of licensed funeral establishments, please read the Request and Authorization for instructions and qualifications, and submit the completed FD Authorization Form to emailcfb@dca.ca.gov.
For any questions you may contact CFB at emailcfb@dca.ca.gov or call 916-574-7870.
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- New Law for Expedited Licensure
- 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, asylum seeker, 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.
- 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, asylum seeker, 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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