Applications/Forms

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Criminal background checks are required for all  licensees.  Follow the link below:

Criminal Background (state where you have been living for the past year): www.SLED.sc.gov.

Laws and Policies (the five links below contain study material for the Funeral Law Examination.)

• S.C. Code of Laws Title 40 Chapter 19: Board of Funeral Service

• S.C. Code of Regulations Chapter 57: Board of Funeral Service

• S.C. Code of Laws Title 32 Chapter 7 Preneed Funeral Contracts

• S.C. Code of Laws Title 32 Chapter 8 Cremation Authorizations And Procedures

• S.C. Code of Laws Title 17 Chapter 5 Coroners And Medical Examiners

Application Forms

• Funeral Director/Embalmer Student Permit

• Funeral Director/Embalmer Apprentice Application Package

• Funeral Director/Embalmer License by Examination

• Funeral Director/Embalmer License by Reciprocity

• New Funeral Home/Additional Facility

• Retail Sales Outlet (Casket Stores) Package

• Apprentice Funeral Director-Embalmer Quarterly Report

Forms for Cremations

• Cremation Authorization - At Need

• Cremation Authorization - Pre-Need

• Cremation Process

• Crematory Inspection Form

• Identification Form - Cremation

Reports and Checklists

• Funeral Self Inspection

• Inspection Checklist

• Funeral Home Inspection Requirements

Renewal Forms

• FD and Embalmer Renewal form
• Funeral Home Renewal form

Body Release Form

• Body Release Form DHEC 0942 and Instructions