Focused on Elevating the Standards of Funeral Service and Public Welfare through Education and Training for Embalmers
Georgia State Board of Funeral Service
The Georgia State Board of Funeral Service administers the Funeral Service Law for the purpose of better protection of life and health,
preventing the spread of contagious, communicable, and infectious diseases, and regulating the practice of embalming and funeral directing
and the care and disposition of dead human bodies.
To be redirected to the Georgia State Board of Funeral Service website - CLICK HERE
Contact the Georgia Board of Funeral Service Office - CLICK HERE
Call Center - 404-424-9966 or 844-753-7825
About the Georgia State Board of Funeral Service
- Board Members - CLICK HERE
- Meeting Schedule - CLICK HERE
Rules, Laws, and Regulations
- Visit the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia pages to view the updated rules for the Georgia State Board of Funeral Service - CLICK HERE
- To view the Georgia State Board of Funeral Service Laws - CLICK HERE
Continuing Education Requirement Changes
As previously reported, the Georgia State Board of Funeral Service has changed its Continuing Education requirements. The hours required biennially have not changed, but the Board now requires that at least five (5) hours of the total ten (10) hours required be obtained in-person or via live webinar that is instructor led with student interaction, where student participation is monitored and verified. The Board also requires that Continuing Education be in any or all of the following subject areas:
- FTC Funeral Rule Compliance
- Embalming and Restorative Arts
- Leadership and Development
- Cremation/Alkaline Hydrolysis
- OSHA Requirements
- Advertising/Social Media/Technology
- Funeral Directing/Aftercare
The current Board Rules can be found by visiting https://rules.sos.ga.gov/gac/250.
Do you have questions? Contact the Georgia State Board of Funeral Service office
- Phone: 404-424-9966
- Email: Trades3@sos.ga.gov
The renewal period for Funeral Services (all types) is extended to May 31, 2024
Late Renewal Period of June 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024
There have been NEW Quick Reference Guides and video instructions for GOALS access added to the website - HERE
If you have previously visited the GOALS resources and are still experiencing issues, try the NEW resources.
After utilizing these resources, if you are still experiencing issues, contact the Licensing Division for assistance - HERE
**Note AGEG staff does not have access to the GOALS system and is unable to assist you with renewing your licenses**
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