On December 21, 2023, the Maryland Office of the Attorney General issued an Opinion on whether the Maryland Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors (the “Board”) had authority under existing law to license alkaline hydrolysis as a type of cremation to dispose of human remains. The Board invites its licensees and members of the public to review that opinion by accessing this link:
Click Here.
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THE ONLINE LICENSING RENEWAL SYSTEM WILL OPEN FROM MARCH 1, 2024, to APRIL 30, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.
It is almost time to renew your Mortician license. The online licensing renewal system will open from March 1, 2024, to April 30, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Make sure you have completed your required continuing education (CE) hours. One (1) of those credits must include Maryland Pre-Need Law.
Mortician licenses expire April 30th every two years. The non-refundable renewal application fee is $600. A late fee of $400 will be assessed if the Board does not receive your renewal application on or before April 30, 2024.
Renew your license at the
ONLINE RENEWAL APPLICATION PORTAL under UPCOMING EVENTS and ONLINE SERVICES. Your password is the last four digits of your social security number. Your license number has one letter and five numbers. It does not contain the letter “O”.
NOTE: The Board is now accepting online renewal applications and payments. Electronic payments are a convenience for Licensees and improves the efficiency of the services provided by the Board. Board staff is excited about the progress made in this area of the operation and is appreciative of your cooperation.
You are ONLY required to submit a CEU certificate of completion via mail, fax, or email IF you are selected for audit. If selected you will receive notification via email or first class mail
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*NEW* An Implicit Bias training program, approved by the Cultural and Linguistic Health Care Professional Competency Program under § 20–1306 of the Health-General Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, must be completed at the time of renewal IN ADDITION TO THE 12 CEUS REQUIRED.
- Licensees
MUST complete twelve (12) continuing education units (CEUs) that may be obtained by attending and participating in continuing education courses or workshops previously approved by the Board or otherwise meeting the requirements and approval of the Board within 24 months of the license issue date in order to renew a license.
One (1) of those credits must include Maryland Pre-Need Law.
- The Board accepts up to twelve (12) online credits.
- Licensees may carry over up to three (3) CEUs to the next renewal cycle. You must list the carry over CEU’s, if any, and be prepared to submit a copy of the certificate(s).
- If you have been a practicing mortician for forty (40) years or more, you may submit a one-time letter to mdh.bomfd@maryland.gov to request waiver of the CEU credits.
- The Board will automatically waive continuing education requirements for a first-time renewal.
- If you have an active mortician’s license and wish to place your license on Inactive Status, you may obtain anInactive Status application on the Board’s website, and submit it with the $300 inactive status fee. Visit
https://health.maryland.gov/bom/Pages/Licensees.aspx.
- The Board has the authority to charge a late fee; if your online license renewal application is not received on or before April 30, 2024, you will be assessed a $400 late fee.
Upon approval of your renewal application, the Board will issue an updated paper license via postal mail. If you have any questions, please contact the Board Office at 410-764-4792 or
mdh.bomfd@maryland.gov
