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Laws and rules - Funeral and cemeteries

Current laws and rules

Laws relating to cemeteries, morgues, and human remains

Laws relating to funeral directors and embalmers

Rulemaking activity
Rule and status Public hearing or comments
Chapter 308-48-800 WAC: Fees
(New rule)
Public hearing held October 11, 2022
Title 98 WAC: Licensing, Department of (Cemetery Board), Title 308 WAC: Licensing, Department of Public hearings held February 25 and 26, 2020
Title 98 WAC: Licensing, Department of (Cemetery Board)
Chapter 308-47 WAC: Rules of Procedure for Cremation
Chapter 308-48 WAC: Funeral Directors and Embalmers
Chapter 308-49 WAC: Prearrangement Funeral Services
See Preproposal Statement of Inquiry for information about submitting comments.
Title 308 WAC: Licensing, Department of Public hearing held January 7, 2020
Title 98 WAC: Licensing, Department of (Cemetery Board) Public hearing held June 12, 2018
Chapter 98-12 WAC: Endowment Care Cemeteries Public hearing held November 21, 2017

Explanation of abbreviations

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

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