How to get your license: Crematories

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Requirements

To operate a crematory, you must:

Have a license or an endorsement on your funeral establishment license to operate a crematory or conduct a cremation. Conducting a cremation without a permit is a misdemeanor.
Comply with all city or county zoning, health, and ecology ordinances.

Complete an Crematory Operation Permit Application.
Mail all of the following to the address on the application form:
- Your completed, signed application.
- A check or money order for the application fee (payable to the Department of Licensing).

Note: Please allow 5 days, not including mailing time, to process your application.