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Funeral directors, embalmers, and undertakers need licenses. These licenses are from the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).
Applicants must meet education requirements and pass an exam. Funeral directors and undertakers in New York City must register with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH).
Additional resources
NYS Department of Health
Address
Bureau of Funeral Directing
875 Central Avenue
Albany NY 12206
Bureau of Funeral Directing
875 Central Avenue
Albany NY 12206
Website
http://www.health.state.ny.us
Phone
(518) 402-0785
Fax
(518) 402-0784
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DoHMH)
Address
Office of Vital Records
125 Worth Street, Room 125
CN-4
New York NY 10013
Office of Vital Records
125 Worth Street, Room 125
CN-4
New York NY 10013
Website
http://www.nyc.gov/health
For further assistance, please call 311 and ask for: Burial Desk/Funeral Director Registration