Miss. Code Ann. § 83-37-3: Method of organization.

Any person, firm, or association desiring to engage in the business above set out shall apply to the insurance commissioner of the State of Mississippi for a permit or license; file with the said commissioner a copy or statement in writing of the plan on which he or they propose to operate such business, the forms of all such contracts as he or they propose to make and enter into, the residence and post-office address of any such person, firm, or association, the rates to be charged, which rates shall in all cases be subject to the approval of the insurance commissioner except in cases where burial associations operate under a mutual benefit plan, and the names of all persons interested in such business other than members with whom contracts are made to pay burial expenses; and shall secure from the insurance commissioner of this state annually a license to engage in said business before engaging therein. Any corporation desiring to engage in the business above set out shall comply with all of the conditions of this section and, furthermore, be incorporated or admitted to do business as hereinafter provided.