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
Rules, Laws, and Regulations
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:
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
The PLB is currently experiencing heavy volumes that are causing delays in processing your license. License applications and renewals are taking longer than expected and we apologize for the inconvenience. Please know that our license analysts are working diligently to expedite the issuance/renewal of your license.
PINs were created to improve security for your PLB accounts. Some users reported errors when attempting to use their PINs. This issue has now been resolved, and you can proceed with your account verification process.
As previously reported, the renewal period for Funeral Services (all types) is extended to April 30, 2024
with the late renewal period extended to May 31, 2024.
Print Updated License Cards
Your pocket cards have also been updated to show an expiration date of April 30, 2024. Please sign in to download and print your new card.
Are you experiencing difficulties accessing GOALS?
Visit HERE for assistance, Frequently Asked Question, and Printing Issues assistance. If these tools do not resolve your issue, you may choose to CONTACT US. You must include your full name on your license, full license number, contact phone number, and brief description of the issue(s) you are experiencing. Your email will be forwarded to Brad Coman, Georgia State Board of Funeral Service Executive Director. Mr. Coman has helped many licensees resolve their issues since the release of the GOALS system. He also joined us during our 2024 Clinic to assist licensees.