Chapter 18.39 RCW

EMBALMERSFUNERAL DIRECTORS

Sections

HTMLPDF 18.39.010Definitions.
HTMLPDF 18.39.020License required.
HTMLPDF 18.39.035Applicant for license as funeral director or embalmerEligibility.
HTMLPDF 18.39.045College course requirements.
HTMLPDF 18.39.050ApplicationRenewalFees.
HTMLPDF 18.39.070Examinations.
HTMLPDF 18.39.100LicenseFormRestrictions.
HTMLPDF 18.39.120InternsRegistrationRenewalNotice of terminationFees.
HTMLPDF 18.39.125Academic interns.
HTMLPDF 18.39.130LicensesApplicants from other statesExamination.
HTMLPDF 18.39.145Funeral establishment licenseIssuanceRequirementsTransferabilityExpiration.
HTMLPDF 18.39.150License lapseReinstatementFeeReexamination.
HTMLPDF 18.39.170Inspector of funeral establishments, crematories, alkaline hydrolysis, natural organic reduction facilities, directors, and embalmersAppointmentEligibilityTermPowers and duties.
HTMLPDF 18.39.173Funeral and cemetery boardMembershipAppointmentQualificationsTermsVacanciesOfficersQuorum.
HTMLPDF 18.39.175BoardDuties and responsibilitiesRules.
HTMLPDF 18.39.181Powers and duties of director.
HTMLPDF 18.39.195Pricing information to be givenBilling "cash advanced" items.
HTMLPDF 18.39.215EmbalmersAuthorization to embalmInformation requiredImmediate care of bodyWaiverPenalty.
HTMLPDF 18.39.217License or endorsement required for cremation, alkaline hydrolysis, and natural organic reductionPenalty.
HTMLPDF 18.39.220Unlawful business practicesPenalty.
HTMLPDF 18.39.231Prohibited advice and transactionsExceptionsRulesPenalty.
HTMLPDF 18.39.240Prearrangement funeral service contractsLicense required.
HTMLPDF 18.39.250Prearrangement contractsTrustsRefunds.
HTMLPDF 18.39.255Prearrangement contractsInsurance fundedRequirements.
HTMLPDF 18.39.260Prearrangement contractsCertificates of registration requiredException.
HTMLPDF 18.39.270Prearrangement contractsRegistration qualifications.
HTMLPDF 18.39.280Prearrangement contractsApplication for registration.
HTMLPDF 18.39.290Prearrangement contractsRegistrationRenewalFeesDisposition.
HTMLPDF 18.39.300Grounds for disciplinary action.
HTMLPDF 18.39.320Prearrangement contractsAnnual financial statementFailure to file.
HTMLPDF 18.39.330Prearrangement contract formsApproval requiredGrounds for disapproval.
HTMLPDF 18.39.345Prearrangement trustExamination by board.
HTMLPDF 18.39.350ViolationsPenaltyConsumer protectionRetail installment contracts.
HTMLPDF 18.39.360Fraternal or benevolent organizations and labor unions excepted.
HTMLPDF 18.39.370Prearrangement service contractsAbandoned trusts.
HTMLPDF 18.39.410Unprofessional conduct.
HTMLPDF 18.39.420Complaint to boardSubmittalDeterminationInvestigationImmunity of complainant.
HTMLPDF 18.39.450Findings of factOrderNoticeReport.
HTMLPDF 18.39.467License suspensionNoncompliance with support orderReissuance.
HTMLPDF 18.39.525Certificates of removal registration.
HTMLPDF 18.39.530Practice without licensePenalties.
HTMLPDF 18.39.560Uniform regulation of business and professions act.
HTMLPDF 18.39.570Military training or experience.
HTMLPDF 18.39.810Funeral and cemetery account.

NOTES:

Cemeteries, morgues and human remains: Title 68 RCW.
Final disposition of human remainsBurial-transit and disinterment permits: RCW 70.58A.210.
Prearrangement contracts for cemeteries: Chapter 68.46 RCW.
Reports of deathFiling and registration requirements: RCW 70.58A.200.