Wisconsin Administrative Code Funeral Directors Examining Board
Wisconsin Administrative Code
Funeral Directors Examining Board
The Funeral Directors Examining Board regulates funeral directors, embalmers, and funeral establishments in Wisconsin. Its rules are codified in:
Chapters FD 1 – FD 8
FD = Funeral Directors
FD 1 – Definitions and General Provisions
Definitions used in all FD rules (e.g., “embalmer,” “funeral director”)
Authority of the Board
Scope of the rules
Filing procedures and general administrative provisions
FD 2 – Licensure Requirements
Requirements for obtaining a funeral director or embalmer license
Application procedures
Examinations and passing criteria
Temporary permits
FD 3 – Continuing Education
Required continuing education hours for license renewal
Approved courses and recordkeeping
Reporting deadlines
FD 4 – Practice Standards
Professional conduct and ethical obligations
Handling of human remains
Funeral arrangements, documentation, and recordkeeping
Preparation and embalming standards
FD 5 – Funeral Establishments
Licensing requirements for funeral establishments
Supervision of employees
Operational standards, including facilities, equipment, and storage
FD 6 – Unprofessional Conduct
Acts that constitute misconduct
Grounds for investigation and discipline
Complaint procedures
FD 7 – Fees
Application, licensure, and renewal fees for funeral directors, embalmers, and establishments
FD 8 – Enforcement and Discipline
Investigations of complaints
Hearings and procedural rules for discipline
Board orders, sanctions, and appeals
Key Points:
Licensing: Both funeral directors and embalmers must meet education, examination, and continuing education requirements.
Establishments: Funeral homes must comply with licensing and operational standards.
Professional Conduct: Board rules strictly regulate ethical behavior, recordkeeping, and handling of human remains.
Discipline: Violations of FD rules can result in fines, license suspension, or revocation.
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