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Learn how to apply for an Illinois Cemetery Relief Fund Grant before the October 24, 2025 deadline by going here

Learn more about IDFPR's work behind the headlines on our new Hub webpage!

Cemetery Oversight

Professions Licensed by IDFPR:

  • Cemetery Authority 
  • Cemetery Exempt
  • Cemetery Partially Exempt 
  • Cemetery Manager
  • Cemetery Customer Service Employee 
  • Cemetery CE Sponsor

NOTICE: IDFPR Introduces New Online Licensing System!

On October 30, 2024, IDFPR launched CORE, a new online system for professionals to apply for licensure in Illinois.

New applications for Cemetery Authority, Cemetery Authority Full Exempt, Cemetery Authority Partial Exempt, Cemetery Manager, Cemetery Customer Service Employee and Cemetery CE Sponsor are now available in CORE.

Access CORE and learn more about the new system by going here.

License Information

Notices

  • Grants Now Available to Help Restore Cemeteries
      

    Click here to learn more.

  • Third Party Authorization

We have a new Third Party Authorization for licensure applicants, which may be found here! This is for applicants to authorize individuals or companies to contact IDFPR on your behalf regarding your application. All other versions of the form will no longer be accepted by the Department starting May 1, 2024.

Cemetery Authority Renewals

Cemetery Authority Licensee Application

License Maintenance

Cemetery Employee Applications

Industry Notices

Resources & Publications

Laws and Rules

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