Members: Funeral and Cemetery Board
Interested in serving on the Funeral and Cemetery Board?
The Funeral and Cemetery Board is currently recruiting for a public member. The public member isn’t expected to become an expert in the industry, but should bring the general public perspective to the board. If you’re interested in applying for a position on the board, please visit the Governor’s website at http://www.governor.wa.gov/boards.
What does the board do?
- Licenses funeral directors, embalmers, and cemetery operators within the state.
- Investigates violations of state regulations related to the funeral and cemetery industry.
- Recommends rules and regulations for administering licensing and regulatory laws.
Who is on the board?
The board consists of 7 members:
- 3 licensed funeral directors or embalmers who:
- Are residents of Washington State.
- Have been continuously engaged as funeral directors or embalmers for the last 5 years.
- 3 members who:
- Are residents of Washington State.
- Have actively administered a cemetery authority or been a member of the board of directors of a cemetery authority for the last 5 years.
- 1 member of the general public who:
- Is a resident of Washington State.
- Hasn’t worked in or received financial benefit from the funeral and cemetery industry.
How much of a time commitment is serving on the board?
Board members may serve up to two 4-year terms. The board meets about 4 times a year, including meetings at colleges with funeral director and/or embalmer degree programs. Members may also choose to attend outreach events or conferences. Travel expenses are reimbursable and members are eligible to receive up to $50/day when conducting board business.
For more information
Current board members
Contact information
To contact board members, please email funerals@dol.wa.gov.