Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
 
Board
Cemetery Board
 
chapter
Cemetery Board Rules and Regulations [18 VAC 47 ‑ 20]
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Regulations establishing licensing and trust fund requirements for cemetery companies.
State Authority Title 54.1, Chapter 23.1
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation To protect the health, safety and welfare of the public by regulating the cemetery profession in the least burdensome, costly and instrusive manner to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth.
Meetings See all meetings (5) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Anika Coleman  / Executive Director
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23233
Email Address: cemetery@dpor.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)367-8552    FAX: (866)826-8863    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
General Review of Cemetery Board Rules and Regulations Final Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (12/01/2025).

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Cemetery Board Renewal Notifications Amendment Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/14/2025.
2024 Cemetery Board Temporary Fee Reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/01/2024.
2022 Temporary Fee Reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/01/2022.
Amendments to reflect Chapter 550 (2021 Sp. Sess. I)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2021.
Amendment to conform to Chapter 537 (2020)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2020.
Temporary Fee Reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/01/2020.
2018 Cemetery Temporary Fee Reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/01/2018.
Special Interments of Human Remains & Pets of Deceased Humans Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2016.
General Price List Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2015.
Fee Adjustment Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/01/2014.
Emergency regulations to implement 2004 legislative changes Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/01/2007.
Amendment to the Cemetery Board regulations to adjust fees.
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2006.
Establish entry requirements and standards of conduct for cemetery companies and registration requirements for sales personnel Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/12/2000.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Establish entry requirements and standards of conduct for cemetery companies and registration requirements for sales personnel. NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 01/01/1900 before the comment period ended.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
12/13/2023 Agency Completed Retain As Is
9/20/2019 Agency Completed Retain As Is
10/21/2015 Agency Completed Retain As Is
3/9/2012 Agency Completed Retain As Is