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Last Update: 8/31/2021
Embalmers and Funeral Directors, Board of
Status
Current
Type of Board
Permanent
Authority
R.C. 4717.02
4717.03
4743.01
Total Membership
7
Dates of Appointment
1 on 7/1/11 and the same date each 5th year thereafter
1 on 7/1/12 and the same date each 5th year thereafter
1 on 7/1/13 and the same date each 5th year thereafter
2 on 7/1/14 and the same date each 5th year thereafter
2 on 7/1/15 and the same date each 5th year thereafter
Term Length
5 years
Ending Date of Term
June 30
Report Requirements
Annual report of the Board's receipts on or before first Monday in July to the Governor; annual report to LSC under R.C. 4743.01
Chairperson
President of Board selected by members
Subject To Sunset Review
No
Full-time
No
Restriction on Partisan Affiliation
No
Senate Confirmation Required
Yes
Expiration Date
December 31, 2024
Appointment Authority
Governor
Membership Composition
Members with other stated qualifications, Public members
Compensation
Expenses Only, R.C. 124.15(J)
Staff Assistance
Own staff
Additional Information
The licensing functions of the Board are scheduled to expire under R.C. 101.62 on 12/31/2024.
Qualifications
5 members must be licensed practicing funeral directors, four of which must also be licensed embalmers. Each funeral director must have a minimum of 10 consecutive years of experience in Ohio immediately preceding appointment, and 1 of the funeral director members must hold a crematory operator permit and be knowledgeable and experienced in operating a crematory. 2 members must represent the public, at least 1 of whom must be at least age 60.