Texas Funeral Service Commission
Crematory Application Guidelines
All applicants when applying for a new crematory license must comply with Texas
Occupations Code Section 651.657, Crematory Establishment License Application, and
Texas Administrative Code Section 205.3, Crematory License Requirement and
Procedure, by supplying all the required documentation, including the Health and Fire
Inspections.
An application for a crematory license is required for the following situations:
New Crematory
Name Change of Existing Crematory
Ownership Change of Existing Crematory
Location Change of Existing Crematory
Read all requirements and instructions carefully. Please attach the following documents
with your application:
Licensing Fee of $462.00
Compliance Forms
General Price List
Authorization to Cremate Form
Fire Inspection Form (or letter in lieu of if not required by local government)
Health Inspection Form (or letter in lieu of if not required by local government)
TCEQ Air Quality Control Permit
Certificate of Good Standing (if corporation)
Upon receipt and approval of the items listed above, the crematory will be contacted to
schedule a physical site inspection by the TFSC inspectors.
No license will be issued until all documents are received and processed AND all
inspections are completed.
333 Guadalupe St, Suite 2-110, Austin, Texas 78701
512-936-2474
Email:
info@tfsc.texas.gov
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