Maryland Department of Health
Board of Morticians & Funeral Directors

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Board of Morticians & Funeral Directors

 Welcome

NEW INFORMATION:​

June 30, 2021 - FEMA Amends COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Policy

Governor's Executive Orders:​

1. No. 21-06-15-01 TERMINATING VARIOUS EMERGENCY ORDERS

  • Effective July 1, 2021, certain orders will end including the order mandating the wearing of face coverings

  • Effective Aug 15, 2021, certain other orders will end

MDH Orders:

1. Directive and Order Regulating Certain Businesses and Facilities & General Directives Concerning Limiting The Spread of COVID-19

  • ​Effective July 1, 2021, certain MDH orders will terminate including the order pertaining to face coverings
  • Effective August 15, 2021, all existing COVID-19 MDH orders, guidance documents, and bulletins will terminate​

March 11, 2021 - NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND MORTICIAN DAY​​​

***COVID-19 OSHA and CDC Precautions for Deathcare Workers***


UPCOMING EVENTS

Jurisprudence Exam

Date: ​October 5​, 2021
Please contact the Board Office at MDH.BOMFD@maryland.gov to register

Practical Exam

​Date: ​October 7, 2021
Please contact the Board Office at MDH.BOMFD@maryland.gov to register
 

Notice of Open Meeting

Subject: Public Open Meeting
Date: October 13​, 2021
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Join by Google Meet:
meet.google.com/yoe-hmue-cxq​​
Call-in number: +1 929-238-0655
Access code: 733 479 403#‬​
Contact: Christy Collins
(410) 764-4792
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Notice of Family Security Trust Fund Open Meeting

Subject: Public Open Meeting
Date: December 8, 2021 
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Join by Google Meet: meet.google.com/vga-vqop-itc
Call-in number: 1-260-306-5087
Access code: 973 807 322#
Contact: Christy Collins
(410) 764-4792

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Mortuary Transport Vehicle Renewal Inspections​​

​Please contact the Board Office at MDH.BOMFD@maryland.gov to register a mortuary transport vehicle inspection and obtain an appointment time. 
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2021 - 2022 BOARD DATES  

​​ October 13
November 10
December 8
January 12
February 9
March 9

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 TWO WEEKS (Wednesday) PRIOR TO THE MONTHLY BOARD MEETING

Proposed Laws and Regulation

  • Coming Soon

New 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