Morticians and Funeral Directors - Not-For-Profit Funeral Establishments

SB 957 amends Maryland law to allow tax-exempt 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizations to operate funeral homes under the same licensing rules as for-profit corporations. It updates the definition of "corporation" to explicitly include such nonprofits (Section 7-101(f)), enabling the State Board of Morticians to issue and renew funeral director licenses to these organizations if they meet standard requirements (Section 7-309). The bill does not change existing fees, application processes, or operational rules - nonprofits must still submit applications, pay fees, and employ licensed staff. This change directly affects community-focused, non-profit funeral services seeking formal licensing under Maryland's current regulatory framework.