Monday- Friday - By Appointment Only
To schedule an appointment, please call 410-764-4792, Ext. 8409.
Important:
There will be no drop-offs or pick-ups on the second Wednesday of each month.
Before submitting your application and payment, please review all instructions, eligibility requirements, and application types carefully.
All fees submitted to the Maryland State Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors are final and non-refundable, including cases of applicant error, misunderstanding, or ineligibility.
For questions or clarification before applying, contact:
Ashley Combs, Licensing Coordinator
📞 410-764-3453 | 443-934-3539
📧 [email protected]
If you wish to receive CEU credit for attendance at our Board meetings, please note the following requirements:
Your name must be displayed clearly when you log in for the meeting.
Your camera must be on throughout the meeting so we can verify your participation.
We cannot award CEU credit if we cannot verify your identity or participation.
Please refer to the applicable regulation:
COMAR 10.29.05.05 states that attendees may receive continuing education units for meeting attendance, but eligibility and verification efforts are required. Maryland.gov Enterprise Agency Template+1
Thank you for your cooperation.
Board Vacancies
Applications and nominations for the Maryland Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors are being accepted for:
- 4 Practitioners (Licensed Mortician or Funeral Director)
Interested candidates should carefully review all membership criteria and the time commitment noted in the attachments before applying. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that all application documents are submitted.
The 650+ boards/commissions that require appointments by the Governor oversee virtually every profession in Maryland–from doctors to plumbers help shape policy in critical issue areas–education reform, climate change, etc. span 6,000+ of members, the vast majority of them volunteers have unique statutory requirements that govern membership and service operate largely under the public radar. 1/3 of these boards have seats that require Senate confirmation. These appointments happen mostly during the legislative session: January-April. Appointments to the remaining 2/3 of boards happen mostly during the legislative recess: May-December.
Board and commission service is vital to the operations of our state government, and the Moore-Miller Administration is extremely grateful for the board and commission members, the vast majority of whom do this work as volunteers, and the work they do to support Marylanders in all facets of work and life.
Board service comes with some requirements–some universal, and some specific to the board. Each board has unique statutory requirements, some of them very complex, so eligibility for board service varies from board to board. See board statutes here.
Applicants being considered for appointment to a board:
- are vetted
- may be asked to submit an Appointee Exemption Disclosure form with the State Ethics Commission
Once appointed, some appointees will be required to take an oath and be sworn in by the clerk of their local courthouse. Information re: board meeting frequency and location is provided by board Executive Directors once individuals are appointed.
All interested applicants are required to submit a formal application through the Governor’s Appointments Office website at: http://govappointments.maryland.gov/
For additional information on appointment opportunities, please contact:
Michelle Morningred, Administrator
Direct phone - (667)203-8985
E-mail - [email protected]
Important Notice Regarding Alkaline Hydrolysis and Natural Organic Reduction
As of October 1, 2024, the Green Death Care Options Act, which includes alkaline hydrolysis and natural organic reduction, has been enacted in Maryland. However, these methods are currently not regulated in the state. The Maryland Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors along with other state agencies is actively drafting regulations to address these options.
Until the regulations are finalized, ALL questions or concerns should be directed to the Board staff at 410-764-4792 or via email at [email protected]. We will address all questions accurately and promptly. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we complete this process.
Drop Off & Pick Up Hours
Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday
By Appointment ONLY. Call 410-764-4792 Ext. 8409 to schedule.
No drop offs or pick ups on the second Wednesday of every month.
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