Type 3 & 6 funeral director and embalmer application: funeral board

How to apply for a type 3 & 6 funeral director or embalmer license.

Board of Registration in Embalming and Funeral Directing

The Details

What you need

The Board maintains authorization to the PSI for Exam processing and all applicants will receive notification upon application review and approval; contact the PSI for scheduling the requisite exam(s).

Fees

Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Name Fee Unit
Type 6 funeral director and embalmer application fee $339 each
Type 3 funeral director application fee $155 each

How to apply

  • Applications, renewals, and reinstatements must be submitted online through the eLIPSE portal.
  • You will be asked to submit all required documents via the eLIPSE platform,  including a DOL CORI form. Once submitted, you will be notified of any required next steps.
  • Payment will also be made via the eLIPSE platform.
  • For instructions on managing your licenses and permits, view the DOL eLIPSE How-to-Guides.

Incomplete applications will be held open for 180 days from the date of application receipt to allow applicants to provide the missing information or documentation. After 180 days, the incomplete application will be considered abandoned, and applicants will need to submit a new application and payment. 

You may call our Welcome Center at 617-701-8895 any time between 9:00am- 5:00pm. Our welcome center staff will guide you through the process. 

You may visit our Welcome Center at One Federal Street, Suite 600, Boston MA 02110 between 9:00am- 5:00pm. Our welcome center staff will guide you through the process via our agency kiosks or your personal laptop/mobile device. 

To apply by mail or email, or if you need reasonable accommodation, please reach out to the board for next steps via the email or phone number below. 

Next steps

Application processing

Applicants submitting incomplete applications will be notified by Board Staff of any deficiencies.

Contact

Address
Division of Occupational Licensure
One Federal Street, Suite 600, Boston, MA 02110-2012
Fax
Fax: 617-701-8652

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