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License and Regulatory
REMINDERS
- As of January 1, 2026, all Funeral Directors, Embalmers, and Funeral Service license holders licensed to practice in the state of Georgia are required to:
- Register and report their continuing education coursework and submit proof of completion of continuing education experiences into CE Broker®; and,
- Beginning January 1, 2026 and thereafter to record all continuing education taken to satisfy licensure and renewal requirements within their CE Broker® account which will be accessible by the Board and its designees.
- Learn more HERE
- The Georgia State Board of Funeral Service is no longer accepting paper applications. All paper applications received will be returned to sender. Please log into the GOALS portal to submit applications.
Georgia Department of Public Health
ANNOUNCEMENT [11-6-26] Georgia Vital Records has officially posted the revised Application for Disinterment/Reinterment Permit on its website. The updated form reflects changes to O.C.G.A. § 31-10-20(f), effective July 1, 2026, under Senate Bill 146. The revised application outlines the required information and supporting documentation for requesting a disinterment/reinterment permit, including the appropriate authorization for the removal and relocation of human remains. Stakeholders are encouraged to review the updated form, discontinue use of previous versions, and ensure their procedures align with the revised requirements. For questions or additional guidance, counties should contact their assigned Regional Consultant.
Disinter/Reinter & Disposition Permits Webinar
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Do you have questions about the updated application for Disinterment/Reinterment Permit? Join the Georgia State Office of Vital Records for their Disinter/Reinter & Disposition Permits webinar. Andrew Jones will give a review of laws and guidance on the completion forms and the permit process. Register by visiting HERE. *Note, this training is for local county registrars, funeral homes, medical examiners, coroners, and their staff and is closed to the public.*
ANNOUNCEMENT [10-16-26] The Georgia Department of Public Health State Office of Vital Records has implemented an updated Application for Disinterment/Reinterment Permit in alignment with Senate Bill 146 (SB 146) and revisions to O.C.G.A. § 31-10-20 governing the disinterment and reinterment of human remains. The legislative changes became effective July 1, 2026, and the revised application reflects the updated statutory requirements for obtaining authorization to disinter and reinter or otherwise finally dispose of human remains in Georgia. The updated application is effective immediately. Stakeholders involved in disinterment and reinterment requests should begin using the revised application and discontinue use of all previous versions.
GFDA MEMBERS: Check your email for Key Points for Your Awareness from the State Office of Vital Records.
Reminder: It is recommended to download forms as needed, instead of having copies on file, to ensure use of the correct version of the form.
Phone: 404-679-4702
Continuing Education Resources
National Funeral Directors Association
It is the participant's responsibility to verify course(s) are approved by the Georgia State Board of Funeral Service and to register with the provider.
