Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
Board
Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers


chapter
Regulations of the Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers [18 VAC 65 ‑ 20]
actions chapter information    Guidance Documents    Periodic Reviews
Current actions Latest Stage Status
Regulatory reform changes Fast-Track DPB review in progress.
Identification of human remains Proposed DPB review in progress.
Fee increase Proposed Secretary of Health and Human Resources review in progress.

Past actions Latest Stage Status
Continuing education hours Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 9/26/2012.
Requirements for cremation Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 6/8/2011.
Unprofessional conduct Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 9/29/2010.
Repeal of section in conflict with law Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 9/29/2010.
Conformity with law on CE documentation Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 9/29/2010.
Change of name for examining body Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 6/9/2010.
Clarification of requirements Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 3/3/2011.
Electronic submission of applications and renewals Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/11/2009.
Address of record/public address Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 7/1/2009.
Standards for crematories Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 7/8/2009.
Continuing education requirements Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 8/6/2008.
Regulatory review Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 9/3/2008.
Fee increase Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 1/11/2007.
Change in terminology Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 7/26/2006.
Change in return check fee to conform to law Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 3/22/2006.
Delegation of informal fact-finding to an agency subordinate Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 6/15/2005.
Regulatory review - clarifications & new requirements for a branch Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 1/28/2004.
Periodic review - continuing education Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 7/2/2003.
Registration of crematories Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 1/19/2000.

Withdrawn actions Latest Stage Status
Requirements for handling of dead human remains NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 4/13/2010 after the comment period had ended.