Funeral homes

Before you apply

If you are starting up a new funeral home business, you need to apply for a Certificate of Registration.

Funeral homes need to be registered by the local authority under the Health (Registration of premises) Regulations 1966.

Information required to complete this application includes:

  • If any of the premises covered in this application are operated by a registered company, you will need to provide the 'NZBN' number. Visit the www.companies.govt.nz website.
  • Registration information for every address covered in this application

Payment and processing

Fees vary.  You can check which fees apply to you on the Fees and Charges webpage.

Once we have received your application, we will invoice you the appropriate fee.

When your payment has been received, your application will be processed.

You will be contacted by an Environmental Health Officer to arrange an on-site inspection. 

After your inspection, if approved, you will then be issued a Certificate of Registration.

You will receive an invoice from us each year to renew your registration.

How to apply

To apply, applicants should visit the ‘Do it online’ webpage.  Select the ‘Alcohol, Food, and Health business’  tile to login or set up an online account before progressing with the application.

Please note that Council staff cannot view any applications which have not yet been ‘submitted’.

Find out more

Contact Environmental Health Officers

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