Regulation of Mortuary Science Public Notice: Notice of Adopted Changes to the Regulations of the Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing On July 24, 2020, the Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing adopted regulation changes in Title 12, Chapter 02 of the Alaska Administrative Code. The regulation changes decreases the fees for initial permits and licenses for funeral directors, embalmers, and funeral establishments, as well as biennial renewal fees for the same. The regulation changes were reviewed and approved by the Department of Law, signed and filed by the Lieutenant Governor (or designee) on July 31, 2020, and will go into effect on August 30, 2020. Please click HERE to see the filed version of the regulations. The new regulation changes will be printed in Register 235, October 2020 of the Alaska Administrative Code. 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 Embalmer Embalmer Trainee Funeral Director Funeral Director Trainee Mortuary Establishment Funeral establishments must obtain an Alaska Business License. License Applications Funeral Establishment Permit Application #08-2530, Revised 10/29/14. Application for Mortuary Permit Under AS 08.42.020(c) #08-4391, Revised 06/04/13. Disposition of dead human bodies not requiring embalming. Mortuary Trainee Permit Renewal Application #08-4278, Revised 10/29/14. Embalmer License Application #08-2529, Revised 10/29/14. Application for Licensure by Education, Reciprocity, Courtesy License. Embalmer Trainee Permit Application #08-4276, Revised 10/29/14. Funeral Directors License Application #08-4279, Revised 10/29/14. Application for Licensure by Education, Reciprocity, Courtesy License. Funeral Director Trainee Application #08-4277, Revised10/29/14. Change of Supervisor #08-4071, Revised 06/04/13. Renewal Applications Biennial Embalmer License Renewal Application #08-0095, Revised 10/1/18. Biennial Funeral Director License Renewal Application #08-0096, Revised 10/1/18. Biennial Funeral Establishment Permit Renewal Application #08-4265, Revised 10/1/18. Mortuary Permit Renewal Application #08-4776, Revised 10/1/18. Miscellaneous Forms Division forms may be found in the CBPL Quick links, located in the sidebar to the right. 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 Andy Khmelev, Licensing Examiner Phone: (907) 465-8444 Email: Morticians@Alaska.Gov P.O. Box 110806 Juneau, AK 99811-0806