A. An applicant for licensure as an embalmer or funeral director shall submit a completed application on a form prescribed by the department. The application shall be subscribed under oath and shall be accompanied by:

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 32-1323

  • Department: means the department of health services. See Arizona Laws 32-1301
  • Director: means the director of the department. See Arizona Laws 32-1301
  • Embalmer: means a person who is licensed pursuant to this chapter and who is engaged in embalming. See Arizona Laws 32-1301
  • License: means a written authorization that is issued by the department and that entitles a person to act as a funeral director or embalmer or to operate a funeral establishment, crematory or alkaline hydrolysis facility in this state. See Arizona Laws 32-1301

1. Any educational, professional and employment information required by the department in its rules.

2. A completed fingerprint card and the prescribed fingerprint background check fee.

3. Any other information required by the department.

4. All applicable fees pursuant to section 32-1309.

B. If the department finds that the applicant meets the criteria for licensure under this article and rules adopted by the department, the department shall issue the appropriate license.