Board of Embalmers & Funeral Directors

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO EMBALMER APPLICANTS

As of August 28, 2011, the oral examination requirement for embalmer licensure has been removed from the statutes. If you are currently in the process of obtaining an embalmer's license, you will not need to sit for an oral examination.

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Statute Changes Effective August 28, 2011

Two bills (HB265 and SB325) were passed during the 96th General Assembly that impacted the Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors' statutes. Changes were made to both Chapter 333 and sections of Chapter 436. These changes went into effect August 28, 2011.

To view the pertinent sections of HB265 please click here.

To view the pertinent sections of SB325 please click here.

The board is in the process of assembling a new statute/rule book that will reflect these changes.

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NOTICE - FTC

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.

Click HERE for more information.

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NOTICE - House Bill 600

Effective July 1, 2003, all persons and business entities applying for or renewing licenses with the Division of Professional Registration are required to have paid all state income taxes, and to have filed all necessary state income tax returns for the preceding three years. (more information)