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Funeral Director & Embalmer
Professions Licensed by IDFPR:
- Funeral Director, Licensed - Renewal Available!
- Funeral Director & Embalmer, Licensed - Renewal Available!
- Funeral Director & Embalmer CE Sponsor - Renewal Available!
- Funeral Director & Embalmer Intern, Licensed - Renewal Available!
License Information
Online Renewal & Instructions
- Online Renewal Instructions
- Click Here to Start Your Online Renewal!
Please allow 2-4 business days for your license to post in our systems and your license status to update. - NOTE: If an applicant misses the renewal window and the online portal does not allow you to renew after it concludes, you must reinstate their license by requesting a Reinstatement application from IDFPR.
Notices
- 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.
Funeral Director & Embalmer Licensee Applications
- Funeral Director & Embalmer Intern Application
- Change of Sponsor for Funeral Director & Embalmer Intern
- Funeral Director & Embalmer - Acceptance of Examination
- Funeral Director & Embalmer - Endorsement
- Funeral Director & Embalmer Continuing Education Sponsor
- Out-of-State Continuing Education Approval Under The Funeral Directors & Embalmers Licensing Code
- Petition For Restoration From Discipline
- Petition for Hearing
License Maintenance
Resources & Publications
- Department FAQs
- Embalmer Intern - Case Report
- Funeral Director Intern - Case Report
- Funeral Director & Embalmer Criminal Conviction FAQs
- Change Your Address
- Complying with the FTC's Funeral Rule
- Illinois Approved Funeral Director & Embalmer CE Sponsors
- Important Notice Regarding Continuing Education Sponsor Licensure
- Statement Regarding Illegal Curbstone Funeral Directing
- Reasonable Accommodation Request - Examinees with Disabilities
- Funeral Services Brochure
- Application to classify records as confidential