Cemetery and Funeral Bureau

The Cemetery and Funeral Bureau advocates consumer protection and licensee compliance through proactive education and consistent interpretation and application of the laws governing the death care industry. The Cemetery and Funeral Bureau licenses and regulates funeral establishments and funeral directors; embalmers and apprentices; cemetery brokers, salespersons, and managers; cremated remains…

Be aware of state regulations and check providers’ licenses According to the National Funeral Directors Association, 2015 was the year cremation officially became the top funeral choice of Americans. But before you choose this option for yourself or your loved one, the Department of Consumer Affairs’ (DCA) Cemetery and Funeral…

As seemingly every aspect of life has been altered by the coronavirus pandemic, loved ones and friends of the deceased have had to cope with unprecedented new ways to mourn. As little as three months ago, what would typically be a gathering of dozens to grieve the death of a…

The Cemetery and Funeral Bureau is now accepting credit card payments for license renewal. If you are within 90 days of renewing (or even if you are delinquent one cycle), visit the bureau’s website at http://www.cfb.ca.gov and click Renew Online to start the process. It’s simple, fast, free and available…

Losing a loved one is a devastating experience. For many, planning a funeral often compounds the grieving process because there are so many arrangements to make in a short amount of time. The biggest—and most final—decision is whether to have a traditional burial or direct cremation. Cremation is increasingly gaining in…

The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) announces the appointment of Gina Chiaverini Sanchez as the new bureau chief for the Cemetery and Funeral Bureau, effective February 20, 2019. Ms. Sanchez replaces former bureau chief, Lisa Moore who retired last year. Ms. Sanchez has 11 years of experience working for DCA…

Americans don’t like thinking about the end. A 2010 survey conducted by the National Funeral Directors Association found that only 25 percent of adults have made arrangements for their own funeral. However, 66 percent of adults indicated that they would choose to arrange their own funeral service. It’s a subject…