Funeral Establishment Permit
When to Apply A valid Funeral Establishment Permit issued by the Board of Funeral Services is required to open or operate a funeral establishment in Delaware. This permit is required in addition to any business license issued by the Division of Revenue. You should submit an application for this permit when it is a(n): The […]
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Delaware Law, Rules and Regulations (DLRR) Exam Information The exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions on the following topics: law and regulations on the practice of funeral services (Title 24, Chapter 31) pre-need burial contracts (Title 5, Chapter 34) registration of deaths (Title 16, Chapter 31, Sections 3101-3112, 3123-3132, 3151-3164) funeral processions (Title 21, Chapter […]
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Applications and requests for services (referred to as Service Requests) are processed in DELPROS, our online licensing portal. DELPROS provides you with instructions for submitting the forms required to complete a license application or service request. The submission method depends on the type of form. Some forms you can upload directly to your application or […]
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When to Apply All applicants, with the exception of the applicants who meet the experience requirement below to apply by reciprocity, must apply for a Funeral Resident Intern license and serve a one-year internship in Delaware. Apply for this license when you begin a resident internship with the intention of later applying for Delaware licensure […]
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When to Apply To apply for Delaware licensure as a Funeral Director, you must: have completed a Delaware Resident Internship, OR hold a current Funeral Director license in another jurisdiction (state, U.S. territory or District of Columbia) AND have practiced as a funeral director at least three of the past five years. If you do not meet either […]
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Objective and Function The primary objective of the Delaware Board of Funeral Services is to protect the public from unsafe practices and practices which tend to reduce competition or fix prices for services. The Board must also maintain standards of professional competence and service delivery. To meet these objectives, the Board develops standards for professional […]
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What is Limited Licensure? Funeral Director Limited licensure is available only to funeral directors validly licensed by another jurisdiction (U.S. state, possession, territory or District of Columbia) provided that the jurisdiction where he or she is licensed grants a similar privilege to Delaware-licensed funeral directors (24 Del. C. §3108). Currently, Delaware only has limited licensure agreements […]
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How to Request Continuing Education (CE) Approval To submit a request for a CE course approval, you must use the DELPROS online portal for Service Requests. Go to the Service Request webpage and follow the instructions on how to submit the Service Request. It is important to have all of your course documentation available as […]
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Click to view the new FAQ Electrician Licensure Flyer. Do I need a license to work in Delaware if I am licensed in another state? How do I apply for licensure? Do you have reciprocity? How long does the licensure process take? How much does it cost to apply for licensure? Whom do I contact […]
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Fees for License Applications Application fees and other miscellaneous fees for this profession are listed below. All fees are now securely processed in DELPROS (Delaware Professional Regulation Online Services). DELPROS has a shopping cart concept, which conveniently allows you to pay for your applications and services at one time or individually with a credit or […]
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