Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
Board
Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers
 
chapter
Regulations of the Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers [18 VAC 65 ‑ 20]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Establishes requirements for licensure and renewal of funeral service providers, funeral directors and embalmers, funeral establishments, and registration of crematories, courtesy card holders, and surface transportation providers.
State Authority Chapter 28 of Title 54.1
Federal Authority None entered
Exempt from APA No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act.
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation 1) Achieve a reduction in the number of facility violations.
2) Achieve positive ratings on Customer Service Satisfaction Survey for application process and renewal of licenses.
Meetings See all meetings (17) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Corie Tillman Wolf  / Executive Director
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233
Email Address: fanbd@dhp.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)367-4479    FAX: (804)527-4471    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
2023 Regulatory Reduction NOIRA Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (09/23/2024).
Adjustment of requirements related to documentation of continuing education pursuant to 2022 legislation Fast-Track Stage complete. Becomes effective on 09/26/2024.
Experience as degree equivalency for funeral directing applicants by endorsement -

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Exempt regulatory changes to allow agency subordinates to hear credentials cases
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/08/2023.
Implementation of continuing education changes from the 2022 General Assembly Session
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/28/2022.
Licenses for funeral directors and embalmers Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/07/2022.
Results of periodic review Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/03/2021.
Handling fee Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/05/2020.
Students assisting with embalming Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/21/2019.
CE credit for board meetings Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/28/2018.
Clarification of permission to embalm and refrigeration of human remains Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/26/2018.
CE credit for volunteer practice Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/09/2017.
Manager for surface transportation and removal service
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/23/2015.
Change in requirement for cremation unit Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/15/2016.
Identification of human remains Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/16/2015.
Fee increase Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/14/2015.
Authorization for cremation
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/30/2014.
Regulatory reform changes Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/26/2013.
Continuing education hours
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/26/2012.
Requirements for cremation
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/08/2011.
Unprofessional conduct
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/29/2010.
Repeal of section in conflict with law
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/29/2010.
Conformity with law on CE documentation
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/29/2010.
Change of name for examining body
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/09/2010.
Clarification of requirements Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/03/2011.
Electronic submission of applications and renewals
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/11/2009.
Address of record/public address
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2009.
Standards for crematories Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/08/2009.
Continuing education requirements
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/06/2008.
Regulatory review Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/03/2008.
Fee increase Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/11/2007.
Change in terminology
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/26/2006.
Change in return check fee to conform to law
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/22/2006.
Delegation of informal fact-finding to an agency subordinate Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/15/2005.
Regulatory review - clarifications & new requirements for a branch Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/28/2004.
Periodic review - continuing education Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/02/2003.
Registration of crematories Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/19/2000.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Requirements for handling of dead human remains NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 04/13/2010 after the comment period had ended.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
4/18/2018 Agency Completed Amend
10/16/2012 Agency Completed Amend
9/1/2001 Agency Completed Amend