How to Verify FEHD-Licensed Undertakers in Hong Kong

Last updated: 31 July 2026

When arranging a funeral in Hong Kong, families often need a clear answer to one question first: is this undertaker licensed, and can the details be trusted? The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) publishes lists of licensed funeral parlours and licensed undertakers. HK Funeral Directory organises a searchable catalogue so you can cross-check names, addresses and districts more easily.

Important: This site does not replace the official FEHD lists. Always treat the latest FEHD publication as authoritative. This guide explains how to verify a licence and how to use our directory as a secondary cross-check.

Why licence checks matter

Funeral services involve human remains, ceremonies and large payments. Checking licences helps you:

• reduce the risk of dealing with unlicensed or misnamed intermediaries;
• separate the venue (parlour) from the service company (undertaker);
• know there is a government regulator if disputes arise.

For consumer-protection patterns, see also: Funeral black shops: how to protect yourself.

Funeral parlour vs undertaker

Type	Typical role	What to verify
Licensed funeral parlour	Venue for wake / funeral services	Venue name, address, booking slot; licensed premises
Licensed undertaker	Service provider (transport, arrangements, etc.)	Full trade name, address, licence category as shown on FEHD lists

Quotes should state clearly which company is the contractor and which venue will be used. Full role comparison: Funeral parlour vs undertaker in Hong Kong. See also: How to choose a funeral company.

Where to find official lists

1. Open FEHD’s licensed operators page: Licensed funeral parlours and undertakers.
2. Download or view the licensed undertakers list (e.g. Chinese lu.pdf; English PDF via FEHD English pages).
3. Check funeral parlour listings from the same hub as needed.
4. Trust the trade name and address on FEHD documents—not social-media screenshots alone.

Gov.hk also provides bereavement service overviews (e.g. services for the bereaved). Licence status still rests with FEHD.

Cross-check with our directory

Our funeral director directory is a searchable view of providers (names, districts, contacts) so you can:

• filter by Chinese name or district instead of scanning a long PDF first;
• compare addresses with the official list;
• then return to FEHD for final confirmation.

If our directory and FEHD disagree, FEHD wins. Please tell us if a listing looks outdated.

Five-step checklist

1. Get the provider’s full trade name (Chinese and English if available).
2. Open the latest FEHD list.
3. Match address and district (same name can appear in more than one place).
4. Search our directory as a cross-check.
5. Before signing: confirm scope, venue, itemised fees, and keep written records.

FAQ

Is this directory the same as FEHD’s official list?

No. We are a navigation and comparison tool. Licensing is determined by FEHD.

What do licence categories (e.g. A / B) mean?

FEHD lists show categories and related details. Rely on FEHD’s published definitions—not verbal claims alone.

I cannot find the name on the list

Try full legal names, former names, English names, or address search. Ask the company for licence proof and use FEHD enquiry channels if needed.

Does a licensed parlour mean the contractor is licensed?

Not automatically. Venue and undertaker licences are different—verify both when relevant.

Are online ratings enough?

Ratings can inform, but do not replace licence checks. Any stars shown on this site (if present) come from public map data and are not a government endorsement.