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The Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing staffs the mortuary science program. The Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development adopts regulations to carry out laws governing the practice of mortuary science in Alaska. It makes final licensing decisions and takes disciplinary actions against people who violate licensing laws.

Regulated Professions

a. Embalmer
b. Embalmer Trainee
c. Funeral Director
d. Funeral Director Trainee
e. Mortuary Establishment

Funeral establishments must obtain an Alaska Business License.

License Applications

Funeral Establishment Permit Application, #08-2530, Revised 04/18/07.
Biennial Funeral Establishment Permit Renewal, #08-4265, Revised 11/17/06.
Application for Mortuary Permit Under AS 08.42.020(c), #08-4391, Revised 04/18/07. Disposition of dead human bodies not requiring embalming.
Mortuary Trainee Permit Renewal Application, #08-4278, Revised 04/18/07.
Embalmer License Application, #08-2529,  Revised 06/21/07. Application for Licensure by Education, Reciprocity, Courtesy License.
Embalmer Trainee Permit Application, #08-4276, Revised 04/18/07.
Biennial Embalmer License Renewal, #08-0095, Revised 11/17/06.
Funeral Directors License Application, #08-4279, Revised 06/21/07. Application for Licensure by Education, Reciprocity, Courtesy License.
Funeral Director Trainee Application, #08-4277,  Revised 04/18/07.
Biennial Funeral Director License Renewal, #08-0096, Revised 11/17/06.
Change of Supervisor Form, #08-4071, Revised 04/18/07. This form may be completed online with Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 or higher, then printed and mailed.

Statutes and Regulations

Alaska Statutes are passed by the legislature. Regulations (also called the Alaska Administrative Code) are rules adopted by the department to implement, interpret, and make specific the statutes. Both statutes and regulations have the force of law.

AS 08.42, AS 45.45.120, AS 45.50.471(b)(24), and regulations 12 AAC 50 specifically apply to mortuary science. AS 08.01 - 08.03 and regulations 12 AAC 02 apply to all professions regulated by the division.

Proposed regulations are advertised in Alaska newspapers and we invite public comment on them. If you would like to receive notice of proposed regulations, please write to the regulations specialist and request that your name be added to the Mortuary Science interested parties list. Please advise us if you move or wish your name removed from the mailing list.

Regulation of Morticians Statutes and Regulations AS 08.42, AS 45.45.120, AS 45.50.471(b)(24), and 12 AAC 50.

Centralized Licensing Statutes AS 08.01-08.03. Applies to all professions.

Centralized Licensing Regulations 12 AAC 02. Fees, name and address changes, examinations review, general provisions. Applies to all professions.

National Organizations

National organizations may provide information on the regulation of the practice of mortuary science in other states.

The International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards

Contact Information

Telephone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Address:

(907) 465-2691
(907) 465-2974
cynthia.cintra@alaska.gov
P.O. Box 110806
Juneau, AK 99811-0806

Investigations/Complaints

To file a complaint or to bring a matter pertaining to the actions of a licensed, or unlicensed, professional to the attention of our investigative staff, please send an email to: investigations@alaska.gov

 

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Applications may be viewed and printed with Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 or higher. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 or higher, please click on the Adobe logo and download the free software now. If you are unable to view or download an application, please contact us by telephone or e-mail. Providing your complete mailing address will enable us to mail you the application.

Other application forms may be mailed to you or picked up at a division office. Completed applications must be signed and submitted to the division with the appropriate fees.

 
 

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