Laws and rules: Funerals and cemeteries

Learn the current laws and rules for funeral directors, embalmers, cemeteries, morgues, and human remains, and view rulemaking activity.

List of rulemaking activity

Rulemaking is how we create or change rules. See the latest rulemaking for funerals and cemeteries.

Current laws and rules

Laws and rules about cemeteries, morgues, and human remains

Laws and rules about funeral directors and embalmers

Explanation of abbreviations

  • RCW—Revised Code of Washington (Washington laws)
  • WAC—Washington Administrative Code (Washington agency regulations)

Need additional help? Here's how to contact us:

call Phone: 360-664-1555
(TTY: Call 711)
mail Email: funerals@dol.wa.gov
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