Establishments

READ THIS BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION FOR REVIEW
  • An application and payment must be received before a file will be established.
  • The Board is only responsible for documents received AFTER a file is established.
  • ONLY complete applications including ALL applicable required documents on the Application's Checklist will be reviewed by the Board
    *NOTE: The checklist can be found PRIOR to page 1 of the application*
  • Any discrepancies will require resubmission of ALL original documentation, including the AMENDED document(s) until the application file is approved by the Board
  • Make sure your application is complete with the CORRECT supporting​ documents prior to submitting for review by the Board


The Board issues the following credentials pertaining to :

Funeral Establishment License

“Funeral establishment” means any building, structure, or premises ​from which the business of practicing mortuary science is conducted.

Crematory Permit

“Crematory” means a building, portion of a building, or structure that houses the necessary appliances and facilities for cremation.

Mortuary Transport Company Permit

“Mortuary transport service” means an individual or a business entity that, for compensation, removes and transports human remains or employs a transporter to remove or transport human remains.

Corporate License

“Corporation” means a mortuary science business whose articles of incorporation are in good standing with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation, or its successor, the initial business for which the license is issued must have been incorporated on or before June 1, 1945 and have “Incorporated”, “Inc.”, or “Corporation” in its name. (2) “Corporation” does not include, for purposes of issuing a corporation license, a “professional association” (P.A.) or a “professional corporation” (P.C.).


Please consult the Board’s applicable Statutes and Regulations for more information.

 

THE DEADLINE FOR ALL ESTABLISHMENT ​APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS IS THREE WEEKS (Wednesday) PRIOR TO THE MONTHLY BOARD MEETING. ALL APPLICATION​ FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.


  BOARD MEETING    APP. DEADLINE  ​
Sept. 13, 2023Aug. 23, 2023
Oct. 11, 2023Sept. 20, 2023
Nov. 8, 2023Oct. 18, 2023
Dec. 13, 2023Nov. 22, 2023
Jan. 10, 2024Dec. 20, 2023
Feb. 14, 2024Jan.24, 2024
Mar. 13, 2024Feb. 21, 2024
Apr. 10, 2024Mar. 20, 2024
May 8, 2024Apr. 17, 2024
Jun. 12,2024May 22, 2024
Jul. 10, 2024Jun. 19, 2024

***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.***