Bureau of Funeral Directing
Public Health Law section 3401 regulates all activities related to the business and practice of funeral directing for more than 1800 funeral firms; 4000 practitioners; 90 registered residents (individuals in training) and 400 funeral directing students including: licensure and registration of funeral directors, the inspection and registration of funeral firms, investigations of consumer/provider complaints related to practice of funeral directing, and continuing education and training of practitioners.
What's New
TO OBTAIN A DEATH CERTIFICATE FOR FEMA COVID-19 ASSISTANCE
If you need a death certificate or information on the FEMA funeral assistance, please visit: https://www.health.ny.gov/vital_records/fema_funeral_assistance.htm
2026 NYS Law Exams
The 2026 Law Exams are scheduled for February 5, May 14, and October 1.
2025 NYS Law Exams
The 2025 Law Exams are scheduled for January 30, May 29, and September 25.
Funeral Rights Brochures
New brochures are now available for the general public: A Consumer's Guide to Arranging a Funeral & Before Prepaying Your Funeral, Know Your Rights