Chapter 28. Funeral Services

Article 1. Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers

• Va. Code § 54.1-2800 Definitions
• Va. Code § 54.1-2801 Exemptions
• Va. Code § 54.1-2802 Board; Appointment; Terms; Vacancies; Meetings; Quorum
• Va. Code § 54.1-2803 Specific Powers and Duties of Board
• Va. Code § 54.1-2804 Licensing Authority
• Va. Code § 54.1-2805 Engaging In the Practice of Funeral Services Or the Business of Preneed Funeral Planning Or Acting As a Funeral Director Or Embalmer Without a License
• Va. Code § 54.1-2806 Refusal, Suspension, Or Revocation of License, Registration, Or Courtesy Card
• Va. Code § 54.1-2807 Other Prohibited Activities
• Va. Code § 54.1-2807.01 When Next of Kin Disagree
• Va. Code § 54.1-2807.02 Absence of Next of Kin
• Va. Code § 54.1-2807.1 Confidentiality of Information On Infectious Diseases
• Va. Code § 54.1-2808 [Repealed]
• Va. Code § 54.1-2808.1 Disposition of Cremains
• Va. Code § 54.1-2808.2 Identification of Unclaimed Cremains of Veterans and Eligible Dependents
• Va. Code § 54.1-2808.3 Acceptance of Third-Party-Provided Caskets
• Va. Code § 54.1-2809 Penalties

Article 2. Licensure of Funeral Establishments

• Va. Code § 54.1-2810 Licensure of Funeral Establishments
• Va. Code § 54.1-2811 Facility Requirements
• Va. Code § 54.1-2811.1 Handling and Storage of Human Remains
• Va. Code § 54.1-2812 Itemized Statement and General Price List of Funeral Expenses to Be Furnished

Article 3. Licensure of the Practice of Funeral Service, Funeral Directors and Embalmers

• Va. Code § 54.1-2813 License For the Practice of Funeral Service
• Va. Code § 54.1-2814 Examination
• Va. Code § 54.1-2814.1 Registration As a Cremator
• Va. Code § 54.1-2815 Application For License; How License Signed; Duration
• Va. Code § 54.1-2816 License Renewal; Failure to Return Renewal Form
• Va. Code § 54.1-2816.1 Continuing Education Requirements; Promulgation of Regulations
• Va. Code § 54.1-2817 Funeral Service Interns
• Va. Code § 54.1-2818 Registration and Display of Licenses
• Va. Code § 54.1-2818.1 Prerequisites For Cremation
• Va. Code § 54.1-2818.2 Inapplicability to Officers of State and Local Institutions
• Va. Code § 54.1-2818.3 Applications For Registration Required
• Va. Code § 54.1-2818.4 Immunity From Liability For Services After Organ and Tissue Donation
• Va. Code § 54.1-2818.5 Request For Life Insurance Information; Notification of Beneficiaries

Article 4. Registration of Surface Transportation and Removal Services

• Va. Code § 54.1-2819 Registration of Surface Transportation and Removal Services; Penalty

Article 5. Preneed Funeral Contracts

• Va. Code § 54.1-2820 Requirements of Preneed Funeral Contracts
• Va. Code § 54.1-2821 Exemptions
• Va. Code § 54.1-2822 Deposit of Money Received Pursuant to Preneed Funeral Contract
• Va. Code § 54.1-2822.1 Funeral Establishments to Maintain Preneed Records
• Va. Code § 54.1-2823 Exemption From Levy, Garnishment and Distress
• Va. Code § 54.1-2824 Declaration of Trust In Consideration Other Than Money
• Va. Code § 54.1-2825 Person to Make Arrangements For Funeral and Disposition of Remains