Read about the Funeral and Cemetery Board members
Interested in serving on the Funeral and Cemetery Board?
If you're interested in applying for a board position, visit the Governor's Boards and Commissions webpage or email funerals@dol.wa.gov.
How much of a time commitment is serving on the board?
Board members serve 4-year terms. They meet 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.
Are board members paid?
Travel expenses are reimbursable and members are eligible to receive up to $50/day when conducting board business.
Travel expenses are reimbursable and members are eligible to receive up to $50/day when conducting board business.
| Member | Role | Term expires |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Little | Chair | Term expires: July 1, 2024 |
| David Ittner | Vice chair | Term expires: July 1, 2023 |
| Pete Cameron | Member | Term expires: July 1, 2026 |
| Constance LeSourd | Member | Term expires: July 1, 2023 |
| Dante Gutierrez–Zamora | Member | Term expires: July 1, 2026 |
| Cameron Smock | Member | Term expires: July 1, 2024 |
| Angela Ward | Public member | Term expires: July 1, 2026 |
Who's on the board?
There are 7 members, whom are all Washington residents:
- 3 licensed funeral directors and embalmers who have been continuously engaged as funeral directors and embalmers for the last 5 years.
- 3 members who 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 hasn't worked in or received financial benefit from the funeral and cemetery industry.
Related information
Questions? Need help?
- Email us: funerals@dol.wa.gov
- Call us: 360.664.1555