Board of Morticians & Funeral Directors

Welcome


NEW INFORMATION


  • 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 mdh.bomfd@maryland.gov. 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.

  • ​​ AFFIDAVIT FOR LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION


CONTACT​ INFORMATION

In addition to calling our main line 410-764-4792 or emailing our Board's main email mdh.bomfd@maryland.gov, you may contact the following individuals directly with questions and for assistance (PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT SENDING SIMULTANEOUS REQUESTS OF THE SAME NATURE TO EVERY CONTACT MAY DELAY TIME IN RESPONSE) Emails and Voicemails will be responded to in the order they are received.

Ashley Combs, Licensing Coordinator
ALL Application Inquiries including but not limited to New, Reinstatement, Reactivation, Renewals, Inactive Status, and Apprenticeship. Practical and Jurisprudence Examination Scheduling, Examination Results, License Verifications, ALL Changes in Information
410-764-3453 or 443-934-3539; ashley.combs1@maryland.gov

Andrew "Drew" Liberto , Investigator &  Inspector
Compliance Related Issues, Complaints, Inspections and Investigations
​410-764-5915 ​or 443-800-4475; andrew.liberto@maryland.gov

Era Corbin, Administrative Assistant/Office Secretary
CEU Approval Inquiries, Website content, Board Member Support/Administrative Support, and ALL General Questions
410-764-4792 ext 8409 or 443-826-3029​​;  era.corbin1@maryland.gov

Erika Malone, Executive Director 
Urgent Matters
410-764-4714 or 443-826-3592; erika.malone1@maryland.gov

UPCOMING EVENTS

​​Jurisprudence Exam

*Dates subject to change

October 1, 2024​
January 7, 2025
April 1, 2025
July 1, 2025
October 7, 2025

​Practical Exam​​​

*Dates subject to change

​​October 3, 2024​
April 3, 2025
October 9, 2025



Notice of Open Meeting

Subject:  Open ​Session Board Meeting
Date: February 12, 2025​
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm​​​
​Join by Google Meet:
Call-in number:+1 518-882-3587‬
Access code: 686 719 321‬#‬‬​
​​ Contact: Board Office
​​(410) 764-4792​​

--Meeting ​Agenda--

Notice of Family Security Trust Fund Open Meeting

Subject: Public Open Meeting
Date: June 11, 2025​​
Time: 12:30PM​
Join by Google Meet:
meet.google.com/bgr-cjsy-pps
Call-in number: 1 929-324-1845‬​​​‬
PIN: ​​​ 792 948 070#​
Contact: Board Office​
(410) 764-4792

--FSTF Agenda-​-


UPCOMING OPEN SESSION BOARD DATES 

​ ​
APP. DEADLINE  BOARD MEETING  
May 22, 2024Jun. 12, 2024
Jun. 19, 2024Jul. 10, 2024
Aug. 21, 2024Sept. 11, 2024
Sept. 18, 2024Oct. 09, 2024
Oct. 16, 2024Nov. 13, 2024
Nov. 20, 2024
Dec. 11, 2024
Dec. 18, 2024Jan. 8, 2025
Jan. 15, 2025Feb. 12, 2025
Feb. 19, 2025Mar. 12, 2025
Mar. 19, 2025Apr. 09, 2025
Apr. 16, 2025May 14, 2025
May 21, 2025Jun. 11, 2025
Jun. 18, 2025Jul. 09, 2025

***applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis, however applicants will not be scheduled for a full Board meeting vote until ALL required documentation has been received.


​​BOARD NOTICES

  • CLARIFICATION ​OF ​EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE
  • Scam Alert Involving Suspension of License
  • Criminal History Records Checks (CHRC) - It is recommended that for all applications requiring a criminal background check, the applicant complete the fingerprinting approximately 4 to 6 weeks prior to submitting your application to the Board. The Board is unable to consider your application for licensure or permit without receiving the required criminal history background information.
  • DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS IS THREE WEEKS (Wednesday) PRIOR TO THE MONTHLY BOARD MEETING

N​ew Laws and Regulations




BOARD OFFICE

STATE BOARD OF MORTICIANS
MDH METRO EXECUTIVE BUILDING
4201 PATTERSON AVENUE
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21215
PHONE: 410-764-4792 
Fax: 410-358-6571
EMAIL: MDH.BOMFD@maryland.gov