Board of Morticians & Funeral Directors

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NEW INFORMATION


  • COMAR 10.29.04, 10.29.17 and 10.29.21. Proposed Regulations

    Proposed Draft Regulations:

    **THIS LANGUAGE IS POSTED FOR COMMENT AND FEEDBACK ONLY. THIS IS NOT FOR PROMULGATION. **

    The Maryland Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors is seeking informal comments and feedback from the general public on the following draft language:

    10.29.04.02 Fees

    ** Note: ALL PROPOSED FEE SCHEDULE REGULATION CHANGES ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN RED** 

    Comments:

    Please use this link to submit your comments and/or feedback

    DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: December 4, 2024

    Public Meetings: 

    The Maryland Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors will be holding the next Virtual Open Session Meeting December 11, 2024 to discuss the proposed regulations. ( Details are provided on the Board’s website https://health.maryland.gov/BOM )

    For questions, email MDH.BOMFD@maryland.gov

    Factsheets:

    10.29.04.02

    10.29.17.08 

    10.29.21.08

  • 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.
  • ​Please click to view all Non-Renewed Crematories, Crematory Operators, and Mortuary Transport Companies  for the renewal cycle ending September 30, 2024. This list relefts all licensees non- renewed as of October 15, 2024. If your name and/or company is on this list immediately access the following link and renew your license https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/850661645a764878990f9ed366a8c8b7. In addition to the renewal fee you must pay the late fee of either $200 or $400. *** (If applicable) DO NOT forget to schedule your Mortuary Transport Vehicle Renewal Inspection at the following link https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/26e8424a5c3248b0aa897c9c5bd6ee21 Once your renewal application has been approved the Investigator/Inspector will contact you to schedule an inspection date and time.  **You are considered non-renewed and you are NOT permitted to practice mortuary science until your application and fees are received and approved.**
IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION AND YOUR APPLICATION IS BEING PROCESSED PLEASE DISREGARD. THANK YOU.

  • It is time to renew your Funeral Establishment and/or Corporate License.

    The online licensing renewal application is available for reviews and approvals starting November 1, 2024. A late fee will be assessed if the Board does not receive your renewal application on or before December 15th, 2024.
    All Funeral Establishment and Corporate Licenses expire November 30th every two years.
    Please renew your license online at the following link https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/850661645a764878990f9ed366a8c8b7 listed on our website under ONLINE SERVICES.

    If your name or address has changed, note the new address and/or enclose proof of name change, such as a court document or marriage certificate.

    Please pay the requested Renewal Fee using the RENEWAL PAYMENT LINK located on the application. The Board has the authority to charge a late fee; if your license renewal application is not received on or before December 15, 2024In addition to the regular renewal payment; please use the LATE FEE PAYMENT LINK if you submit your application after December 15, 2024.

    ***An individual who engages in the operation of a business or acts as a licensee without renewing the required license is subject to disciplinary action by the Board.

  • ​​ AFFIDAVIT FOR LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

  • Please click to view all non-renewed Mortician Licenses for the renewal cycle ending April 30, 2024. If your name is on this list contact the Board's Licensing Coordinator to access the online renewal system and renew your expired Mortician License ASAP at 410-764-3453 or 443-934-3539. There will be a late fee of $400 applied. **You are considered non-renewed and you are NOT permitted to practice mortuary science until your application and fees are received and approved.**

    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:  November 13​
    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: January 8, 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