Board of Morticians & Funeral Directors

Welcome


NEW INFORMATION


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  • ​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

    July 1, 2025
    October 7, 2025

    ​Practical Exam​​​

    *Dates subject to change

    October 9, 2025


    Notice of ​Open Session

    Subject: Open Session Meeting
    Date: July 9, 2025 ​​​
    Time: 1:00PM​
    Join by Google Meet:
    Call-in number: +1 518-882-3587
    PIN: 686 719 321#

    Contact: Board Office
    ​​(410) 764-4792​​


    Notice of Family Security Trust Fund Public Meeting

    Subject: Open Session Meeting
    Date:  July 9, 2025​​
    Time: 12:30PM​
    Join by Google Meet:
    meet.google.com/rwv-moqj-iia
    Call-in number: 1 224-408-1197‬​​​‬
    PIN: ​​​ 805 286 916#​​​
    Contact: Board Office​
    (410) 764-4792

    --FSTF Agenda-​-


    UPCOMING OPEN SESSION BOARD DATES 

    ​APP. DEADLINE  BOARD MEETING  
    May. 21, 2025Jun. 11, 2025
    Jun. 18, 2025Jul. 09, 2025
    Jul. 16, 2025Aug. 13, 2025
    Aug. 20, 2025Sept. 10, 2025
    Sept. 17, 2025Oct. 8, 2025
    Oct. 15, 2025Nov. 12, 2025
     Nov. 19, 2025Dec. 10, 2025
     Dec. 17, 2025Jan. 14, 2026
     Jan. 21, 2026Feb. 11, 2026
    Feb. 18, 2026Mar. 11, 2026
    Mar. 18, 2026Apr. 8, 2026
    Apr. 15, 2026May. 13, 2026
    May. 20, 2026Jun. 10, 2026
    Jun. 17, 2026Jul. 8, 2026

    ***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