Registering a Funeral Directors business
All funeral directors and mortuaries must;
Apply for a new funeral directors licence
If you are applying for a new licence;
Please allow up to 20 working days for your application to be processed.
Transfer ownership of an existing funeral directors licence
If you are taking over an existing premises that has a current registration, you can apply to transfer it into your name.
We must receive applications within 14 days of you taking over the business. After this period, the registration lapses and cannot be transferred. If the registration lapses, you have to apply for a new registration.
Health registration fees are non-refundable and are not pro-rated.
Inspections
Please be aware that your premise will have ongoing inspections to ensure safe hygiene practices are met and minimum standards of health are maintained. An inspector may arrive at any reasonable time (Section 128 of the Health Act 1956) and are not obliged to make an appointment prior to the visit. This means you can expect an inspection any time while you are operating.
