State Board of Funeral & Cemetery Service

Waiver of Distance Learning Continuing Education Cap: The Indiana State Board of Funeral and Cemetery Service has waived 832 IAC 4-1-1(e), removing the maximum hour of continuing education that may be obtained through distance learning. This waiver is set to expire at the end of the public health emergency. A copy of the waiver can be found HERE. 

Notice: In response to COVID-19 and the impact it is having on the State of Indiana, the Professional Licensing Agency will have the majority of our staff working remotely in the coming weeks. While routine operations of the agency will continue, please note that there may be disruptions or delays in the processing of your requests. Please prioritize the usage of email to communicate with our staff whenever possible and scan any documents that need to be processed. We appreciate your patience and flexibility as we work best to protect our staff and serve Hoosiers in these ever-changing times.

NOTICE TO REGISTERED CEMETERIES

The State Board of Funeral and Cemetery Service has reviewed the balance of the Consumer Protection Fund for Cemetery Maintenance pursuant to IC 23-14-48.5-7 and determined that payment into the fund will be required March 1, 2020 for sales made in the calendar year 2019.  Please refer to IC 23-14-48.5-5 or the online form to determine how you are to calculate your payment.   Your payment (by check or money order) should be accompanied by the Disclosure & Payment into the Consumer Protection Fund for Cemetery Maintenance form.  You may obtain that form online at https://www.in.gov/pla/3693.htm.   

Licensing Information

Funeral Director Intern
Funeral Director
Funeral Director Courtesy Card
Funeral Home and Funeral Branch
Funeral Home Inspection Checklist
Cemetery
Crematory
Continuing Education Course Sponsor
Certificate of Authority
Additional Applications and Forms
Funeral Home Notification of Employees

Resources

Statutes and Rules
Name and Address Change Information
Filing Death Certificates
Fee Schedule
License Verification and License Card Information
Renewal Invoice
License Renewal Information
Continuing Education Requirements
Continuing Education Provider Search
January 21, 2015 Rule Amendments

Tracy Hicks, Board Director
Shawnna Ajeigbe, Assistant Director
Julie Biddle, Customer Service Representative
Savannah Cooper, Customer Service Representative
Cyndy Jones, Customer Service Representative
Abigaile Moore, Customer Service Representative
Lisa Gaines, Customer Service Representative
 

Staff Phone Number: (317) 234-3031
Staff Email: pla12@pla.in.gov
Agency Fax:  (317) 233-4236