To create and maintain a balance between fair and equitable business regulation and the protection of the public's health, safety and welfare in the use and purchase of goods and services required for death.
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Welcome from the Director
Welcome to the State of Arizona Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers WEB Site. The site was designed for both consumers and licensees alike. It contains a variety of information ranging from a directory of licensees to a guide for consumers under the publications link. Feel free to send us your comments on any way you would like to see this site improved.
Rudy Thomas, Executive Director
What We Do
The Board examines and licenses individuals who provide funeral goods and services. The Board also accepts complaints against licensed and unlicensed individuals and businesses, investigates allegations, and forwards complaints on felony discovery to prosecuting authorities. the Board oversees approximately 1600 licensees practicing in the state, and serves all Arizona citizens who receive funeral goods and services.
2016 Monthly Board Meeting
Notices for all Board meetings are posted on the first and second floors of 1400 W. Washington Phoenix AZ 85007. Notices can also be obtained by clicking on the "Archive" link in the right sidebar. Board meetings will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m at 1400 W. Washington Phoenix AZ in Conference room B-1.
Monthly Board Meetings for 2016 are as follows:
January 19, 2016
February 16,2016
March 15, 2016
April 19, 2016
May 2, 2016 Pre-Hearing Teleconference
May 17, 2016
June 21, 2016
July 19, 2016
August 16, 2016 (Board members may be present telephonically)
September 20, 2016
October 18, 2016
November 15, 2016
December 20, 2016
Please be advised there have been changes in the crematory rules. This information may be viewed under the Secretary of State's webpage, Arizona Administrative Register/Secretary of State, Notice of Final Rulemaking, Volumn 20 Issue 40 Printed 10/3/14 effective 11/9/14, pages 2648-2654. If you wish to view these rule changes go to http://apps.azsos.gov/public_services/register/2014/40/final.pdf
