About the Georgia Board of Cemeterians

The Georgia Board of Cemeterians coordinates with the Securities Division to administer the Georgia Cemetery and Funeral Services Act of 2000.

The Georgia Board of Cemeterians is charged by law with regulating the practice of perpetual care cemeteries, merchandise dealers, preneed dealers and preneed sales agents. The Board is authorized to approve licenses, take disciplinary action against licensees who fail to maintain professional standards, and adopt rules and regulations concerning the Georgia Cemetery and Funeral Services Act. The Board provides consumers with an assurance of the qualifications of licensees along with a means of enforcement in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public.

More information on Board Meetings and Events can be found on the Cemeteries Board Events page.

Board meetings are bi-monthly and are open to the public. Persons wishing to bring matters for Board consideration must submit a written request to the [email protected] or by calling 470-312-2640.

Board meetings are held at least six times per year and portions of the meeting are open to the public. Board minutes are posted once they are approved by the Board of Cemeterians. 

The 2024 Board Meeting dates are:

The Georgia Cemetery and Funeral Services Act of 2000, amended is administered by the Georgia Secretary of State, Securities Division.  It governs the registration, reporting, and enforcement of cemetery companies and preneed dealers within the State of Georgia. The Act is supplemented by the rules and orders promulgated by the Georgia Secretary of State.  Visit Georgia Cemetery and Funeral Services Act of 2000 & Rules to learn more.