All licensed funeral directors in the Yukon must:
- register;
- hold a Yukon licence; and
- renew their licence every year.
Listed below is information on:
- eligibility;
- the documentation you need to provide to renew; and
- fees.
We recommend reviewing this information before you apply to renew you licence.
Renewal period
The renewal period begins February 1. Apply for your renewal by March 1. This ensures we can process your licence before it expires on March 31.
It's illegal to do business or work in the new licence year before we've renewed your licence.
Processing time
We typically review applications within 30 business days. We'll confirm you've met all the legal requirements before we issue your licence.
We cannot process your application if you have not provided us with all the documentation we need.
You’re eligible to renew a funeral director licence if you hold a current funeral director licence for the Yukon.
Additional documents
If you plan to offer prepaid or prearranged funerals you must also provide the following when you renew online.
- Proof of bonding in the amount of $100,000
- Proof of a trust account at a certified bank located in the Yukon
The portal gives more information on how to submit these documents.
Fees
Annual licence fee: $50
Payment
If we approve your application, we'll email you an invoice for your $50 annual licensing fee. Once you receive this invoice, you can pay through the portal.
- Log in to the portal.
- Select “Licensing” and then “Renew my licence”. Here you’ll find the step-by-step process to renew your licence.
- Upload all the necessary documents and information.
- Complete the application form and submit.
For questions about the renewal process, email insurance.plra@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-5111, toll free in the Yukon 1-800-661-0408, extension 5111.