Regulated ProfessionsEmbalmers & Funeral DirectorsFederal Trade Commission The Federal Trade Commission and the board have agreed to settle FTC allegations regarding restrictions and prohibitions on the sale of funeral merchandise or caskets. Statute The regulations of the Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors do not prohibit persons not licensed as funeral directors or embalmers from selling caskets, burial receptacles or other funeral merchandise to the public in the state of Missouri. Regulation Federal Trade Commission Website   In the Matter of Missouri Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors June 24, 2008 Decision and Order Complaint Letter to Commenter William R. Stalter, Esq. News Release March 9, 2007 Agreement Containing Consent Order Decision and Order Complaint Analysis of Proposed Consent Order to Aid Public Comment News Release