Oklahoma Funeral Board Rules

Prescribe and promulgate rules necessary to effectuate the provisions of the funeral services licensing act and to make orders as it may deem necessary or expedient in the performance of its duties.

Oklahoma funeral board rules. The funeral board does not have jurisdiction over cemeteries. Rules of the oklahoma funeral board effective september 14 2018 the official copy of the permanent rules of the oklahoma funeral board is on file with the office of administrative rules of the oklahoma secretary of state and may be found in title 235 of the oklahoma administrative code oac. In all states it is legal to have your loved one s body at home after they die. We are the voice for oklahoma funeral service professionals challenging members to serve their communities with excellence and integrity.

Prepare conduct and grade examinations written or. Staff is currently in telework status and will be available during normal business hours of 8 00 a m 4 00 p m monday through friday. Each 50 minutes of attendance at a board meeting constitutes on contact hour. Title 21 chapter 47.

Prepaid funeral benefit act. The mission of the oklahoma funeral board is to act in the public interest and for the protection of the public within the powers vested in the board by the state of oklahoma for the regulation and education of the funeral service profession. Rules statutes rules the funeral board s web site has linked the rules of the funeral board vital statistics and the medical examiner to the secretary of states web site www sos state ok us printed copies of the official rules are available only from the secretary of state you make contact the secretary of state through the link listed above for information on ordering copies. The oklahoma funeral board office is closed due to covid 19.

Per section 235 10 13 10 a one contact hour shall be construed as 50 minutes of learning activity. Generally local ordinances zoning laws or deed restrictions prohibit burials outside a cemetery within city limits. Violation sepulture the remains of the dead. Rules regulations of the funeral board with highlighted changes.

Oklahoma does not require you to involve a licensed funeral director in making or carrying out final arrangements. Law the oklahoma funeral board shall have the power and duty to. We will respond as soon as. The requirements to establish a cemetery are found in 8 o s.

Funeral service licensing act title 59 rules regulations of the funeral board title 235 effective sept. Oklahoma funeral board has approved its own board meetings as opportunities for funeral directors and embalmers to receive ce credits. Title 63 article 3. If you anticipate burial on private property contact your attorney for guidance.

Please email funeral board staff at info funeral ok gov with any questions or call at 405 522 1790 and leave a message. Other publications such as this one are unofficial.