Wyoming Administrative Code Agency 035 - Funeral Service Practitioners, Board of
Here’s an updated dive into the Wyoming Administrative Code, Agency 035 – Funeral Service Practitioners, Board of:
📁 Overview: Agency 035 Structure
Agency 035 is divided into two subagencies:
Sub-Agency 0001 – Funeral Service Practitioners, Board of (Chapters 1–11)
Covers licensing, apprenticeship, establishment permits, regulation, fees, renewals, complaints, and disciplinary procedures (regulations.justia.com).
Sub-Agency 0002 – Embalming, Board of (Chapters 1–13)
Specifically dedicated to embalming standards (law.cornell.edu).
📝 Subagency 0001: Chapters Breakdown
Chapter 1 – General Authority
Broad statutory authority and administrative governance.
Chapter 2 – Funeral Service Practitioner
Covers license application, issuance procedures, permits for non-residents (annual and occasional) (regulations.justia.com, law.cornell.edu).
Chapter 3 – Apprentice Funeral Service Practitioner
Defines requirements for apprenticeship and registration.
Chapter 4 – Practice of Professional Funeral Service
Regulations on funeral-directing activities and scope of practice.
Chapter 5 – Funeral Establishment
Conditions and qualifications to obtain and maintain an establishment permit (casetext.com, regulations.justia.com, wyoleg.gov).
Chapter 6 – Crematory or Chemical Disposition Facility
Permits, facility standards, inspections, record‑keeping for cremations and chemical disposition.
Chapter 7 – Rental or Leased Caskets
Sanitary rules for any casket rentals.
Chapter 8 – Fees
Fee schedules for licenses, permits, renewals, inspections.
Chapter 9 – Renewal
Requirements and timelines for renewal of licenses/permits.
Chapter 10 – Suspension, Revocation or Denial of License
Grounds for disciplinary actions, hearing processes.
Chapter 11 – Complaint Practice and Procedure
How complaints are filed, investigated, and adjudicated.
📌 Key Licensing Details (Wyo. Stat. §§ 33‑16‑501–537 via HB 0025)
Definition & Licensing
A “funeral service practitioner” includes funeral directors, embalmers, mortuary professionals, and those performing disposition-related services (wyoleg.gov, regulations.justia.com).
Licensure requirements:
Age of majority
Clean criminal record (waivers possible)
Education: 60 credit hours + associate’s (or bachelor’s) in mortuary science from an ABFSE‑accredited program (wyoleg.gov, nfda.org)
One-year apprenticeship: at least 25 embalming cases + 25 funeral services
Passage of National Board Exam and Wyoming laws exam .
Apprenticeship Registration
Must register with the Board and pass a state-administered exam before beginning (wyoleg.gov).
Recognition of Prior Licensing
Embalmers, funeral directors, apprentices, and establishments licensed prior to July 1, 2014, remained valid under the new act (wyoleg.gov).
Crematory / Chemical Disposition Permits
Licensed practitioners (or establishments they own/employ) must apply for a facility permit, designate responsible practitioner, and meet standards as inspected by the Board (wyoleg.gov).
Disciplinary Grounds
Include felony conviction, fraud, misrepresentation, unlicensed activity, misadvertising, improper handling of remains, false licensing, and refusal to surrender remains when legally required .
Sanitary & Operational Standards
Regulations for leasing caskets (must be sanitary), control of embalming rooms, proper cause-of-death verification before removal, and facility inspections (wyoleg.gov).
✅ Summary
Category
Key Rules & Requirements
Licensing
Education, apprenticeship, exams (national + state), criminal history
Apprenticeship
Registered before starting; period includes embalming/funeral service
Permits
Required for establishments, crematories, chemical disposal
Discipline
Fraud, unlicensed practice, mishandling, etc. can lead to suspension/revocation
Facility Standards
Regular inspections, sanitary casket use, controlled access areas
📚 Additional Resources
Full text of Wyo. Stat. §§ 33‑16‑501 to 537 via HB 0025 (wyoleg.gov, wyoleg.gov)
Justia and Cornell LII for agency/subagency/chapter browsing (law.cornell.edu)
NFDA info list listing the Board’s executive director & contact info (nfda.org).
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