Laws and rules: Funerals and cemeteries

Read the current laws and rules for funeral directors, embalmers, cemeteries, morgues, and human remains.

Proposed rules

View current laws or proposed rule changes that may affect you.

WAC 308-47-090 Operator licensure for those who conduct cremations, alkaline hydrolysis, or natural organic reduction;
WAC 308-47A-030 Final disposition permit application procedure;
WAC 308-48-180 Renewal of licenses - Funeral
directors, embalmers, funeral director interns and embalmer interns

Proposed rules:

Title 98 WAC: Department of Licensing (Cemetery Board) & Title 308 WAC: Department of Licensing

Proposed rules:

Public hearings or comments

Public hearings held February 25 and 26, 2020

Title 308 WAC: Department of Licensing

Public hearings or comments

Public hearing held on January 7, 2020

Title 98 WAC: Department of Licensing (Cemetery Board)

Public hearings or comments

Public hearing held on January 7, 2020

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Laws relating to cemeteries, morgues, and human remains

Laws relating to funeral directors and embalmers

Explanation of abbreviations

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

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