BUSINESS, CONSUMER SERVICES, AND HOUSING AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, GOVERNOR
CEMETERY AND FUNERAL BUREAU
1625 N. Market Blvd., Suite S-208, Sacramento, CA 95834
P 916.574.7870 F 916.928.7988 www.cfb.ca.gov
REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FOR CREMATORY LICENSE
To be considered complete, the application must include
:
1. Completed application with correct fees.
2. A corporate resolution delegating authority to submit the application, if applicant is a
corporation.
3. A certified copy of your Articles of Incorporation if applicant is a corporation (may be obtained
from the Secretary of State’s web site located at www.ss.ca.gov/business).
4. Partnership agreement, if applicant is a partnership.
5. Permit to operate a crematory issued by the local air pollution control district.
6. Land use or zoning permit.
7. Certified copy of a Deed, lease, or other instrument which provide the applicant with the right to
possess and use the property where the business will be located.
8. A statement signed by the applicant if the applicant is an individual; signed by the majority and
verified by one of the directors, if the applicant is a corporation; or signed and verified by a
majority of the partners, if applicant is a partnership, which statement shall set forth the
following three requirements:
A. A complete and detailed financial statement showing assets, liabilities and reserve.
B. A statement of proposed plan of operation which shall include the type of selling. The
statement should include what they sell and to whom (i.e. merchandise, cremation
services available to the public, etc.) and a copy of any price lists for goods and
services if they sell to the public. If services are not available to the public, then the
statement should indicate that.
C. A full, true, and complete copy of the standard agreement which will be used for
funding of prearranged cremations.
9. Plans and specifications of the crematory and building, which must be sufficient to allow the
Bureau to determine, among other things, adequacy of storage for cremated and non-cremated
remains.
10. Copy of a recent fire inspection report or a certificate of occupancy.
11. Evidence of a written contract with a licensed cemetery for final disposition of cremated remains
that are in its possession after 90 days of the date of death.
12. Submit Certification Affidavits for all officers, owners and partners.
If you have any questions or need clarification about any of the documents that need to be submitted
to complete the Crematory application, please contact the Cemetery and Funeral Bureau Licensing
Unit.
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APPLICATION FOR CREMATORY LICENSE
BUSINESS, CONSUMER SERVICES, AND HOUSING AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, GOVERNOR
CEMETERY AND FUNERAL BUREAU
1625 N. Market Blvd., Suite S-208, Sacramento, CA 95834
P 916.574.7870 F 916.928.7988 www.cfb.ca.gov
INITIAL FILING FEE $400.00
CR NUMBER ISSUED
SECTION A: CREMATORY INFORMATION
Name of Crematory If this is an existing Crematory, current
CR Number
Address of Crematory City State
CA
Zip Code
Mailing Address of Crematory
(If different from above) City State Zip Code
Phone Number
( )
Fax Number
( )
Email Address (Not required)
FEIN Number Date of Sale (If applicable)
SECTION B: NAME OF PERSON FILING THE APPLICATION
(If corporation, submit copy of a resolution delegating authority to applicant to submit the application.)
Last First Phone Number (If different than above)
( )
SECTION C: NAME OF DESIGNATED CREMATORY MANAGER
Last First License Number
CRM
Expiration Date
SECTION D: APPROVAL TO SHARE CREMATORY MANAGER
(If applicable, must be under common ownership and within 60 miles of the main office)
Name of Crematory Designated as Main Office License Number
CR
Miles From New
Crematory
List CR Numbers of Additional
Crematories Managed
CR Number CR Number CR Number CR Number CR Number CR Number
SECTION E: OWNERSHIP
If owner is an INDIVIDUAL, complete the following:
Last Name First Middle Initial
ATTACH A COMPLETED CERTIFICATION AFFIDAVIT.
If owner is a PARTNERSHIP, list ALL partners and percentage owed:
(Attach additional pages if needed)
Last Name First Middle Initial % Owned
ATTACH A COMPLETED CERTIFICATION AFFIDAVIT FOR EACH PARTNER.
FOR BUREAU USE ONLY
Date Cashiered Amount Cashiered ATS Number Receipt Number
Completed On
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If owner is a CORPORATION, complete the following
Name and address of Corporation (Exact name and address as shown on Articles of Incorporation)
Incorporated in State of Date Incorporated
CORPORATE OFFICERS – List top 4 senior officers of the corporation.
Title Last Name First Middle Initial
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
ATTACH A COMPLETED CERTIFICATION AFFIDAVIT FOR EACH OFFICER.
SECTION F: APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that all statements furnished in connection with this
application are true and accurate.
Signature Title Date
Note: The information solicited on this form is required pursuant to Business and Professions Code Section 9781. All items in this application are
mandatory; none are voluntary, unless indicated. Failure to provide any of the requested information will result in the application being considered
incomplete (incomplete applications are subject to abandonment one year from the date the applicant is notified of deficiencies). All information provided
will be used to determine qualification for licensure, per the Business and Professions Code that authorizes the collection of this information. Per
California Civil Code Section 1798.17 (Information Practice Act), the Chief of the Cemetery and Funeral Bureau is responsible for maintaining information
in this application. This information may be transferred to other governmental and enforcement agencies. Individuals have the right to review the records
maintained on them by the agencies, unless the records are exempt by Section 1798.40 of the Civil Code. Requests for information may be addressed to the
custodian of records: Bureau Chief, Cemetery and Funeral Bureau, 1625 North Market Blvd., Suite S208, Sacramento, CA 95834 (916) 574-7870.
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I am completing this Affidavit as a:
Sole Owner
Partner Officer Trustee
Name of Funeral Establishment, Cemetery, Crematory or Corporation this affidavit is being submitted on behalf of
Phone Number License Number of FD, CR or COA (If applicable)
( )
Last Name First Middle
Initial
Address City State Zip Code
Date of Birth Social Security Number Title (If applicable)
Have you previously submitted fingerprint cards or a copy of a Request for Live Scan Service Form
to the Cemtery and Funeral Bureau?
If yes, for what license, and the approximate date. _____________
Yes
________________________
No
If no, submit a copy of your completed Request for Live Scan Service form, along with this application, verifying that
fingerprints have been scanned and all applicable fees have been paid.
Have you ever had any professional or vocational license or registration denied, suspended, revoked, placed on probation or
other disciplinary action taken by this or any other governmental authority in this state or any other state, or any foreign
country
Yes No
If "yes," please attach an explanation that includes license type, action, and company name
(if applicable), year of action and state.
BUSINESS, CONSUMER SERVICES, AND HOUSING AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, GOVERNOR
CEMETERY AND FUNERAL BUREAU
1625 N. Market Blvd., Suite S-208, Sacramento, CA 95834
P 916.574.7870 F 916.928.7988 www.cfb.ca.gov
CERTIFICATION AFFIDAVIT
To be completed by each Owner, Partner, Officer, and Trustee (Make additional copies as needed).
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California to the truth and accuracy of all statements, answers and
representations made in the foregoing certification affidavit, including all supplementary statements.
Signature Date
FOR BUREAU USE ONLY
Fingerprints on File with Live Scan Results Received on
Approved by Enforcement Approval Date
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BUSINESS, CONSUMER SERVICES, AND HOUSING AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, GOVERNOR
CEMETERY AND FUNERAL BUREAU
1625 N. Market Blvd., Suite S-208, Sacramento, CA 95834
P 916.574.7870 F 916.928.7988 www.cfb.ca.gov
NOTICE ON COLLECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
Collection and Use of Personal Information
The Cemetery and Funeral Bureau of the Department of Consumer Affairs collects the
personal information requested on this form as authorized by Business and Professions
Code Sections 30, 144, 7617.1, 7618, 7619, 7620, 7628, 7642, 7643, 7661, 7662, 7665,
7667, 9650, 9650.2, 9650.3, 9700, 9701, 9702.1, 9704, 9715, 9715.1, 9716, 9723,
9723.1, 9741, 9745, 9746, 9781, 9787.3 and the Information Practices Act. The
Cemetery and Funeral Bureau uses this information principally to identify and evaluate
applicants for licensure, issue and renew licenses, and enforce licensing standards set by
law and regulation.
Mandatory Submission
Submission of the requested information is mandatory unless otherwise noted on the
form. The Cemetery and Funeral Bureau cannot consider your application for licensure or
renewal unless you provide all of the requested information.
Access to Personal Information
You may review the records maintained by the Cemetery and Funeral Bureau that
contain your personal information, as permitted by the Information Practices Act. See
below for contact information.
Possible Disclosure of Personal Information
We make every effort to protect the personal information you provide us. The information
you provide, however, may be disclosed in the following circumstances:
In response to a Public Records Act request (Government Code Section 6250 and
following), as allowed by the Information Practices Act (Civil Code Section 1798 and
following);
To another government agency as required by State or Federal law; or,
In response to a court or administrative order, a subpoena, or a search warrant.
Contact Information
For questions about this notice or access to your records, you may contact the Custodian
of Records, Cemetery and Funeral Bureau at 1625 North Market Boulevard, Suite S-208,
Sacramento, CA 95834, by phone at (916) 574-7870, or by e-mail at
emailcfb@dca.ca.gov. For questions about the Department’s Privacy Policy, you may
contact the Department of Consumer Affairs at 1625 North Market Boulevard,
Sacramento, CA 95834, by phone at (800) 952-5210, or by e-mail at dca@dca.ca.gov.