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WA Rev Code § 18.39.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors.|18.39.170 - Inspector of funeral establishments, crematories, alkaline hydrolysis, natural organic reduction facilities, directors, and embalmers—Appointment—Eligibility—Term—Powers and duties.

RCW 18.39.170 Inspector of funeral establishments, crematories, alkaline hydrolysis, natural organic reduction facilities, directors, and embalmers—Appointment—Eligibility—Term—Powers and duties.The director must appoint an agent whose title is "inspector of funeral establishments, crematories, alkaline hydrolysis, and natural organic reduction facilities, funeral directors, and embalmers of the state of Washington." A person is not eligible for such appointment unless he or she has been a licensed funeral director and embalmer in the state of Washington, with a minimum experience of not less than five consecutive years.(1) The inspector must:(a) Serve at the pleasure of the director; and(b) At all times be under the supervision of the director.(2) The inspector is authorized to:(a) Enter the office, premises, establishment, or place of business, where funeral directing, embalming, alkaline hydrolysis, or natural organic reduction is carried on for the purpose of inspecting the premises;(b) Inspect the licenses and registrations of funeral directors, embalmers, funeral director interns, and embalmer interns;(c) Serve and execute any papers or process issued by the director under authority of this chapter; and(d) Perform any other duty or duties prescribed or ordered by the director.[ 2019 c 432 § 37; 2005 c 365 § 12; 1937 c 108 § 16; RRS § 8325-1.]NOTES:Effective date—2019 c 432: See note following RCW 68.05.175.
WA Rev Code § 18.39.173 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors.|18.39.173 - Funeral and cemetery board—Membership—Appointment—Qualifications—Terms—Vacancies—Officers—Quorum.

RCW 18.39.173 Funeral and cemetery board—Membership—Appointment—Qualifications—Terms—Vacancies—Officers—Quorum.(1) A funeral and cemetery board is created. The initial appointments to the board include all members from the existing funeral directors and embalmers board and existing cemetery board with their year of expiration of term remaining the same. Subsequent to the initial appointments the board will consist of seven members to be appointed by the governor in accordance with this section.(2) Three members of the board must be persons who have had experience in the active administrative management of a cemetery authority or as a member of the board of directors of a cemetery authority for a period of five years preceding appointment. Three members of the board must each be licensed in this state as funeral directors and embalmers and must have been continuously engaged in the practice as funeral directors and embalmers for a period of five years preceding appointment. One member must represent the general public and may not have worked in or received any substantive financial benefit from the funeral or cemetery industry. Board members must be a resident of the state of Washington.(3) All members of the board shall be appointed to serve for a term of four years, to expire on July 1st of the year of termination of their term, and until their successors have been appointed. In case of a vacancy occurring on the board, the governor shall appoint a qualified member for the remainder of the unexpired term of the vacant office. Any member of the board who fails to properly discharge the duties of a member may be removed by the governor.(4) The board shall meet once annually to conduct its business and to elect a chair, vice chair, and other officers as the board determines, and at other times when called by the director, the chair, or a majority of the members. A majority of the members of the board shall at all times constitute a quorum. A quorum of the board to consider any charges brought under this chapter must include two of the funeral director and embalmer members of the board. A quorum of the board to consider any charges brought under Title 68 RCW must include two of the members who have had experience in the active administrative management of a cemetery authority. If board members cannot serve due to a conflict of interest, a quorum constituting a majority of the members must preside over the hearing.(5) Each member of the board must be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240 and must receive travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.[ 2009 c 102 § 2; 2005 c 365 § 13; 1977 ex.s. c 93 § 8.]NOTES:Funeral directors and embalmers account and cemetery account abolished, moneys transferred to funeral and cemetery account—2009 c 102: See note following RCW 18.39.810.
WA Rev Code § 18.39.175 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors.|18.39.175 - Board—Duties and responsibilities—Rules.

RCW 18.39.175 Board—Duties and responsibilities—Rules.The board shall have the following duties and responsibilities under this chapter:(1) To be responsible for the preparation, conducting, and grading of examinations of applicants for funeral director and embalmer licenses;(2) To certify to the director the results of examinations of applicants and certify the applicant as having "passed" or "failed";(3) To make findings and recommendations to the director on any and all matters relating to the enforcement of this chapter;(4) To adopt and enforce reasonable rules;(5) To examine or audit or to direct the examination and audit of prearrangement funeral service trust fund records for compliance with this chapter and rules adopted by the board; and(6) To adopt rules establishing mandatory continuing education requirements to be met by persons applying for license renewal.[ 2009 c 102 § 3; 2005 c 365 § 14; 1996 c 217 § 6; 1994 c 17 § 1. Prior: 1986 c 259 § 64; 1985 c 402 § 6; 1984 c 287 § 34; 1984 c 279 § 53; 1981 c 43 § 11; 1977 ex.s. c 93 § 9.]NOTES:Funeral directors and embalmers account and cemetery account abolished, moneys transferred to funeral and cemetery account—2009 c 102: See note following RCW 18.39.810.Savings—1986 c 259 §§ 64, 73: "The repeal of RCW 18.39.179 and the amendment of RCW 18.39.175 by this act shall not be construed as affecting any rights and duties which matured, penalties which were incurred, and proceedings which were begun before June 11, 1986." [ 1986 c 259 § 74.]Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.Legislative finding—1985 c 402: See note following RCW 68.50.185.Legislative findings—Severability—Effective date—1984 c 287: See notes following RCW 43.03.220.Severability—1984 c 279: See RCW 18.130.901.
WA Rev Code § 18.39.181 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors.|18.39.181 - Powers and duties of director.

RCW 18.39.181 Powers and duties of director.The director shall have the following powers and duties:(1) To issue all licenses provided for under this chapter;(2) To renew licenses under this chapter;(3) To collect all fees prescribed and required under this chapter;(4) To immediately suspend the license of a person who has been certified pursuant to RCW 74.20A.320 by the department of social and health services as a person who is not in compliance with a support order; (5) To keep records of all official acts, proceedings, and transactions of the department of licensing; and(6) To employ the necessary staff to carry out the duties of this chapter.[ 2005 c 365 § 15; 1997 c 58 § 819; 1996 c 217 § 7; 1986 c 259 § 65; 1981 c 43 § 13; 1977 ex.s. c 93 § 5.]NOTES:Short title—Part headings, captions, table of contents not law—Exemptions and waivers from federal law—Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—1997 c 58: See RCW 74.08A.900 through 74.08A.904.Effective dates—Intent—1997 c 58: See notes following RCW 74.20A.320.Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.39.195 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors.|18.39.195 - Pricing information to be given—Billing "cash advanced" items.

RCW 18.39.195 Pricing information to be given—Billing "cash advanced" items.(1) Every licensed funeral director, his or her agent, or his or her employee shall give, or cause to be given, to the person making funeral arrangements or arranging for shipment, transportation, or other disposition of a deceased person:(a) If requested by voice, data, text, electronic, or other similar transmission, accurate information regarding the retail prices of funeral merchandise and services offered for sale by that funeral director; and(b) At the time such arrangements are completed or prior to the time of rendering the service, a written, itemized statement showing to the extent then known the price of merchandise and service that such person making such arrangements has selected, the price of supplemental items of service and merchandise, if any, and the estimated amount of each item for which the funeral service firm will advance money as an accommodation to the person making such funeral arrangements.(2) No such funeral director, his or her agent, or his or her employee, shall bill or cause to be billed any item that is referred to as a "cash advanced" item unless the net amount paid for such item by the funeral director is the same amount as is billed to such funeral director.[ 2005 c 365 § 16; 1979 ex.s. c 62 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 18.39.215 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors.|18.39.215 - Embalmers—Authorization to embalm—Information required—Immediate care of body—Waiver—Penalty.

RCW 18.39.215 Embalmers—Authorization to embalm—Information required—Immediate care of body—Waiver—Penalty.(1)(a) No licensed embalmer shall embalm human remains without first having obtained authorization from the individual or individuals that have the right to control the disposition under RCW 68.50.160.(b) The funeral director or embalmer shall inform the family member or representative of the deceased that embalming is not required by state law, except that embalming is required under certain conditions as determined by rule by the state board of health.(2)(a) Any licensee authorized to dispose of human remains shall refrigerate or embalm the human remains upon receipt of the human remains. However, subsection (1) of this section and RCW 68.50.108 shall be complied with before human remains are embalmed. Upon written authorization of the proper state or local authority, the provisions of this subsection may be waived for a specified period of time.(b) Violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor.[ 2005 c 365 § 17; 2003 c 53 § 127; 1987 c 331 § 76; 1985 c 402 § 5; 1981 c 43 § 15.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.Effective date—1987 c 331: See RCW 68.05.900.Legislative finding—1985 c 402: See note following RCW 68.50.185.
WA Rev Code § 18.39.217 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors.|18.39.217 - License or endorsement required for cremation, alkaline hydrolysis, and natural organic reduction—Penalty.

RCW 18.39.217 License or endorsement required for cremation, alkaline hydrolysis, and natural organic reduction—Penalty.(1) A license or endorsement issued under this chapter or chapter 68.05 RCW is required in order to operate a crematory, alkaline hydrolysis, or natural organic reduction facility or conduct a cremation, alkaline hydrolysis, or natural organic reduction.(2) Conducting a final disposition without a license or endorsement is a misdemeanor. Each such action is a separate violation.[ 2019 c 432 § 38; 2009 c 102 § 4; 2005 c 365 § 18; 2003 c 53 § 128; 1985 c 402 § 7.]NOTES:Effective date—2019 c 432: See note following RCW 68.05.175.Funeral directors and embalmers account and cemetery account abolished, moneys transferred to funeral and cemetery account—2009 c 102: See note following RCW 18.39.810.Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.Legislative finding—1985 c 402: See note following RCW 68.50.185.
WA Rev Code § 18.39.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors.|18.39.220 - Unlawful business practices—Penalty.

RCW 18.39.220 Unlawful business practices—Penalty.(1) Every licensee who pays, or causes to be paid, directly or indirectly, money, or other valuable consideration, for the securing of business is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.(2) Every person who sells, or offers for sale, any share, certificate, or interest in the business of any funeral director or embalmer, or in any corporation, firm, or association owning or operating a funeral establishment, which promises to give to the purchaser a right to the services of the funeral director, embalmer, or corporation, firm, or association at a charge or cost less than that offered or given to the public, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.[ 2005 c 365 § 19; 2003 c 53 § 129; 1981 c 43 § 16; 1937 c 108 § 13; RRS § 8323-2.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.Violations—Penalty—Unfair practice under chapter 19.86 RCW: RCW 18.39.350.
WA Rev Code § 18.39.231 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors.|18.39.231 - Prohibited advice and transactions—Exceptions—Rules—Penalty.

RCW 18.39.231 Prohibited advice and transactions—Exceptions—Rules—Penalty.(1) A licensee shall not, in conjunction with any professional services performed for compensation under this chapter, provide financial or investment advice to any person other than a family member, represent any person in a real estate transaction, or act as an agent under a power of attorney for any person. However, this section shall not be deemed to prohibit a funeral establishment from entering into prearrangement funeral service contracts in accordance with this chapter or to prohibit a funeral director from providing advice about government or insurance benefits.(2) A violation of this section is a gross misdemeanor and is grounds for disciplinary action.(3) The board shall adopt rules as the board deems necessary to prevent unethical financial dealings between licensees and their clients.[ 2005 c 365 § 20; 2003 c 53 § 130; 1986 c 259 § 66; 1982 c 66 § 15.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.Effective dates—1982 c 66: See note following RCW 18.39.240.
WA Rev Code § 18.39.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors.|18.39.240 - Prearrangement funeral service contracts—License required.

RCW 18.39.240 Prearrangement funeral service contracts—License required.Only a funeral establishment licensed pursuant to this chapter may enter into prearrangement funeral service contracts.[ 1989 c 390 § 2; 1982 c 66 § 2.]NOTES:Effective dates—1982 c 66: "This act shall take effect on September 1, 1982, with the exception of sections 20, 21, and 22 of this act, which are necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect immediately [March 26, 1982]." [ 1982 c 66 § 24.]Transfer of records, files, and pending business—1982 c 66: "(1) All records, files, reports, papers, or other written material in the possession of the insurance commissioner pertaining to the regulation of prepaid funeral expenses shall be delivered to the director of licensing on the effective date of this act.(2) All business or matters concerning prepaid funeral expenses pending before the insurance commissioner shall be transferred to the director of licensing and assumed by the director on the effective date of this act." [ 1982 c 66 § 17.]Savings—1982 c 66: "The transfer of duties under sections 2 through 14 of this act shall not affect the validity of any rule, action, decision promulgated or held prior to the effective date of this act." [ 1982 c 66 § 18.]
WA Rev Code § 18.39.255 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors.|18.39.255 - Prearrangement contracts—Insurance funded—Requirements.

RCW 18.39.255 Prearrangement contracts—Insurance funded—Requirements.Prearranged funeral service contracts funded through insurance shall contain language which:(1) States the amount of insurance;(2) Informs the purchaser of the name and address of the insurance company through which the insurance will be provided and the name of the beneficiary; (3) Informs the purchaser that amounts paid for insurance may not be refundable;(4) Informs that any funds from the policy not used for services may be subject to a claim for reimbursement for long-term care services paid for by the state; and(5) States that for purposes of the contract, the procedures in RCW 18.39.250(11)(b) shall control such recoupment.[ 2005 c 365 § 22; 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 63; 1989 c 390 § 4.]NOTES:Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—Effective date—1995 1st sp.s. c 18: See notes following RCW 74.39A.030.
WA Rev Code § 18.39.260 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors.|18.39.260 - Prearrangement contracts—Certificates of registration required—Exception.

RCW 18.39.260 Prearrangement contracts—Certificates of registration required—Exception.A funeral establishment shall not enter into prearrangement funeral service contracts in this state unless the funeral establishment has obtained a certificate of registration issued by the board and such certificate is then in force.Certificates of registration shall be maintained by funeral establishments and the funeral establishment shall comply with all requirements related to the sale of prearrangement contracts until all obligations have been fulfilled. The board may, for just cause, release a funeral establishment from specific registration or reporting requirements.[ 1989 c 390 § 5; 1986 c 259 § 67; 1982 c 66 § 4.]NOTES:Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.Effective dates—Transfer of records, files, and pending business—Savings—1982 c 66: See notes following RCW 18.39.240.
WA Rev Code § 18.39.270 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors.|18.39.270 - Prearrangement contracts—Registration qualifications.

RCW 18.39.270 Prearrangement contracts—Registration qualifications.To qualify for and hold a certificate of registration, a funeral establishment must:(1) Be licensed pursuant to this chapter; and(2) Fully comply with and qualify according to the provisions of this chapter.[ 1982 c 66 § 5.]NOTES:Effective dates—Transfer of records, files, and pending business—Savings—1982 c 66: See notes following RCW 18.39.240.
WA Rev Code § 18.39.280 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors.|18.39.280 - Prearrangement contracts—Application for registration.

RCW 18.39.280 Prearrangement contracts—Application for registration.To apply for an original certificate of registration, a funeral establishment must:(1) File with the board its request showing:(a) Its name, location, and organization date;(b) The kinds of funeral business it proposes to transact;(c) A statement of its financial condition, management, and affairs on a form satisfactory to or furnished by the board;(d) Documents establishing its trust, or its affiliation with a master trust, and the names and addresses of the trustees if a trust is to be used to finance prearrangement funeral service contracts;(e) Documents establishing its relationship with insurance carriers if insurance is to be used to finance;(f) Documents establishing any other financing relationships; and(g) Such other documents, stipulations, or information as the board may reasonably require to evidence compliance with the provisions of this chapter.(2) Deposit with the director the fees required by this chapter to be paid for filing the accompanying documents, and for the certificate of registration, if granted.[ 1989 c 390 § 6; 1986 c 259 § 68; 1982 c 66 § 7.]NOTES:Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.Effective dates—Transfer of records, files, and pending business—Savings—1982 c 66: See notes following RCW 18.39.240.Fees: RCW 18.39.290.
WA Rev Code § 18.39.290 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors.|18.39.290 - Prearrangement contracts—Registration—Renewal—Fees—Disposition.

RCW 18.39.290 Prearrangement contracts—Registration—Renewal—Fees—Disposition.All certificates of registration issued pursuant to this chapter shall continue in force until the expiration date unless suspended or revoked. A certificate shall be subject to renewal annually ninety days after the end of its fiscal year, as stated on the original application, by the funeral establishment and payment of the required fees.The director shall determine and collect fees related to certificate of registration licensure.All fees so collected shall be remitted by the director to the state treasurer not later than the first business day following receipt of such funds and the funds shall be credited to the funeral directors and embalmers account.[ 1993 c 43 § 1; 1986 c 259 § 69; 1982 c 66 § 8.]NOTES:Effective date of 1993 c 43—1993 sp.s. c 24: "Chapter 43, Laws of 1993 is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect July 1, 1993." [ 1993 sp.s. c 24 § 931.]Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.Effective dates—Transfer of records, files, and pending business—Savings—1982 c 66: See notes following RCW 18.39.240.
WA Rev Code § 18.39.300 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors.|18.39.300 - Grounds for disciplinary action.

RCW 18.39.300 Grounds for disciplinary action.In addition to the grounds for action set forth in RCW 18.235.130, the board may take the disciplinary action set forth in RCW 18.235.110 against the funeral establishment's license, the license of any funeral director and/or the funeral establishment's certificate of registration, if the licensee or registrant:(1) Fails to comply with any provisions of this chapter or any proper order or regulation of the board;(2) Is found by the board to be in such condition that further execution of prearrangement contracts could be hazardous to purchasers or beneficiaries and the people of this state;(3) Refuses to be examined, or refuses to submit to examination by the board when required;(4) Fails to pay the expense of an examination; or(5) Is found by the board after investigation or receipt of reliable information to be managed by persons who are incompetent or untrustworthy or so lacking in managerial experience as to make the proposed or continued execution or servicing of prearrangement funeral service contracts hazardous to purchasers, beneficiaries, or to the public.[ 2002 c 86 § 219; 1989 c 390 § 7; 1986 c 259 § 70; 1982 c 66 § 6.]NOTES:Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.Effective dates—Transfer of records, files, and pending business—Savings—1982 c 66: See notes following RCW 18.39.240.