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 01/27/12.
	Application for Mortuary Permit Under AS 08.42.020(c), #08-4391, Revised 01/27/12. Disposition of dead human bodies not requiring embalming.
	Mortuary Trainee Permit Renewal Application, #08-4278, Revised 01/27/12.
	Embalmer License Application, #08-2529,  Revised 01/27/12. Application for Licensure by Education, Reciprocity, Courtesy License.
	Embalmer Trainee Permit Application, #08-4276, Revised 01/27/12.
	Funeral Directors License Application, #08-4279, Revised 01/27/12. Application for Licensure by Education, Reciprocity, Courtesy License.
	Funeral Director Trainee Application, #08-4277,  Revised 01/27/12.
	Change of Supervisor Form, #08-4071, Revised 01/27/12. This form may be completed online with Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 or higher, then printed and mailed.

Renewal Applications

Biennial Funeral Establishment Permit Renewal, #08-4265, Revised 10/25/12.

Biennial Embalmer License Renewal, #08-0095, Revised 10/26/12.

Biennial Funeral Director License Renewal, #08-0096, Revised 10/26/12.

Miscellaneous Forms

Change of Name Form, #08-1431

Change of Address Form, #08-4291

Request for License Verification Form, #08-4222

Request Duplicate License Form, #08-0014

Credit Card Payment Form, #08-4438

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