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Wisconsin Administrative Code — Funeral Directors Examining Board
The Funeral Directors Examining Board in Wisconsin is responsible for regulating the profession of funeral directing, including licensing, professional standards, and continuing education. Its rules are contained mainly in Chapters FD 1–4 and FD 6 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code. These rules are issued under statutory authority in Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 445.
Chapter FD 1 — Licenses and Permits
Establishes requirements for:
Licenses for funeral directors.
Registration of apprentices.
Permits for funeral establishments.
Provides definitions for key terms such as “funeral director,” “funeral services,” and “board.”
Chapter FD 2 — Standards of Practice
Sets professional standards for:
Funeral directing and funeral arrangements.
Embalming and preparation of human remains.
Ethical conduct in funeral services and handling of clients.
Chapter FD 3 — Rules of Conduct
Defines unprofessional conduct, including:
Violating state or federal funeral laws.
Misleading clients about funeral costs or services.
Performing professional duties under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Improper handling of client funds or trust accounts.
Inappropriate solicitation or unethical behavior with clients.
Chapter FD 4 — Continuing Education
Requires licensed funeral directors to complete at least 15 hours of continuing education per biennial registration period.
Specifies subject areas and limits on types of approved education.
Allows exemptions for those not currently practicing, with conditions for returning to practice.
Chapter FD 6 — Burial Agreements Funded with Life Insurance
Governs pre-need burial agreements funded by life insurance.
Sets requirements for:
Funeral establishments and agents selling such agreements.
Proper disclosure and handling of funds.
Key Statutory Authority
The rules are based on Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 445, which gives the board authority to:
License funeral directors and register apprentices.
Grant permits for funeral establishments.
Establish professional and business ethics standards.
Examine and discipline licensees.
Important Definitions
Funeral Director: A person licensed to prepare human remains and conduct funerals.
Funeral Services: Ceremonies where the human body is present, including memorial services.
Apprentice: A person registered under the board learning funeral directing under supervision.
Funeral Establishment: A place where funeral services or embalming is performed.
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