SB 340 West Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Board of Funeral Service Examiners rule relating to funeral directors, embalmers, apprentices, courtesy card holders, and funeral establishment requirements

SB 340 authorizes the West Virginia Board of Funeral Service Examiners to implement a rule governing requirements for funeral directors, embalmers, apprentices, courtesy card holders, and funeral establishments. The rule, which was modified to address legislative concerns and refilled in the State Register on September 10, 2025, will establish specific standards for these professionals and businesses in the funeral services industry. This bill does not change the rule's content but formally authorizes its adoption.
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Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Last action Jan 15, 2026
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