Mortuary and/or funeral director registration

Before you make an application

Before you apply for a registration, you need to make sure you have a correct resource consent and a building consent for your business. Depending on your requirements, you may need us to inspect the premises before you make an application. We recommend that you get in touch with us first.

For new premises: check if the premises are consented

You'll need to contact our resource consents team to ensure the business you are proposing is permitted in the location. There may be special requirements like set operating hours or car parking provisions.

Check if your planned structural or plumbing changes require inspection – for new and existing premises

You'll need to contact our building consents team if you're planning to make structural changes or intending to change how the building is used.

Get your trade waste sorted before you apply

Our trade waste team can help you assess and check to make sure whether you need consent to dispose your waste. The premises may also have specific trade waste requirements.

Make an application

While you prepare your application, you may need to speak to us about your requirements. Please get in touch to talk to us.

Arrange an inspection with us. We'll look at the cleanliness of your premises, ventilation and lighting, washing facilities, drainage and toilets, personal hygiene and clothing, disinfection procedures, storage of products and vermin/insect control.

1. When you're ready to make an application, fill in the following forms:
   New mortuary and/or funeral director
   Application for Registration (PDF 309 kb)
   Application for a New Premises Registration (PDF 168 kb)
   Transfer of existing mortuary and/or funeral director
   Application for a Transfer of Existing Registration (PDF 168 kb)
2. Along with your application form make sure you submit the following:

• a floor plan of your new premises
• any resource consents you may have received as part of this application
• a Code of Compliance certificate if you received one as part of this application
• the appropriate fee for your application. We'll advise you of the correct amount before you apply

Once the application is processed, we'll send you your Certificate of Registration. 

Renewal of new mortuary and/or funeral director registration

To help you renew your existing registration, each year we'll send you an invoice and a filled-out application form. Please make any changes necessary to the application form, sign it and return it with the appropriate fee. We'll send you a new Certificate of Registration once we receive your application form and fee.

How long will it take?

Please ask us how long it's likely to take to process your application, as this can vary depending on your situation and requirements.

How much does it cost?

Costs will vary between different types of registrations. You can view our costs on the fees and charges page.

We levy an establishment fee for new premises, because setting up new premises involves more inspection visits.