Michigan: Applicants in Michigan for mortuary science licenses are required to have
completed not less than 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours. Michigan’s program
allows for a resident trainee. A resident trainee must complete a list of requirements
which includes 25 embalmings. A residency is for one year and can be renewed up to
two times. Reporting is required on a six-month interval.
Minnesota: Minnesota requires a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in mortuary
science received from an accredited school. Minnesota has an internship program. The
internship can last between one and three years. A total of 25 embalmings and 25
funerals must be completed which is documented upon completion.
Summary of factual data and analytical methodologies:
The Funeral Directors Examining Board consulted with representatives of the technical
colleges, the Funeral Service & Cremation Alliance of Wisconsin and other stakeholder groups. No other factual data or analytical methodologies were used.
Analysis and supporting documents used to determine effect on small business or in preparation of economic impact report:
The proposed rules were posted for a period of 14 days to solicit public comment on
economic impact, including how the proposed rules may affect businesses, local
government units, and individuals. No comments were received.
Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis:
The Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis is attached.
Effect on small business:
These proposed rules do not have an economic impact on small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1), Stats. The Department’s Regulatory Review Coordinator may be contacted by email at Daniel.Hereth@wisconsin.gov, or by calling (608) 267-2435. Agency contact person:
Jon Derenne, Administrative Rules Coordinator, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Policy Development, 4822 Madison Yards Way, P.O. Box 8366, Madison, Wisconsin 53708; email at DSPSAdminRules@wisconsin.gov. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TEXT OF RULE
Section 1. FD 1.01 is amended to read:
FD 1.01 Authority and intent. This chapter is adopted pursuant to authority of ss. 15.08 (5) (b), 227.11 (2) (a), 440.08 (3) (b), and 445.03 (2) (a), Stats., to clarify and establish licensure criteria for funeral directors, funeral director apprentices, and funeral establishments. Section 2. FD 1.013 (intro.) is created to read:
FD 1.013 Definitions. As used in chs. FD 1 to 4 and FD 6: Section 3. FD 1.015 (intro.) is created to read:
FD 1.015 Definitions. As used in this chapter:
Section 4. FD 1.02 (4) and (5) are amended to read:
FD 1.02 (4) Evidence of completion of 9 months or more instruction in a prescribed course in mortuary science meeting the requirements of s. FD 1.05 after having completed 1 year of college work or equivalent education a 16−hour certification class approved by the board. (5) Evidence of completion of 1 year of apprenticeship under s. 445.095, Stats., and s. FD 1.077. Section 5. FD 1.05 is amended to read:
FD 1.05 Mortuary school. The After completing a 16−hour certification class approved by the board, the following shall be accepted as compliance with s. 445.045 (1) (e), Stats. The candidate shall have satisfactorily completed 9 months or more instruction in a prescribed curriculum in funeral service education offered by an educational institution accredited by the American board of funeral service education or otherwise deemed to be equivalent by the funeral directors examining board.
Section 6. FD 1.055 is created to read:
FD 1.055 Certification class requirement. In addition to s. FD 1.05, the applicant must provide evidence of completion of a 16−hour certification class approved by the board. Section 7. FD 1.056 is created to read:
FD 1.056 Certification class content. (1) The 16-hour certification class shall contain the following instructional topics:
(a)
Funeral director apprentice expectations.(b)
Funeral ethics and etiquette.(c)
Understanding funeral services, gatherings, and various types of dispositions.(d)
Laws, rules, and regulations of funeral service.(e)
Workplace safety and Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements.(f)
Introduction to funeral service: notification of death, transfers, and arrangements.(g)
Embalming, dressing, and casketing.(h)
Grief and psychology of funeral services.(i)
In-person instruction.(2) Following the instructional presentation of the material under sub. (1) a written examination, approved by the board, shall be administered.
(3) The written exam shall cover each of the topics under sub. (1) and be included within the 16-hour class requirement.
(4) A passing score of 75 percent on the written exam shall be considered as having successfully completed the certification class.
Section 8. FD 1.075 (3), (4), and (5) are created to read:
FD 1.075 (3) Under this section, when an apprentice is in the preparation room, the apprentice shall be within the line of sight of the supervising funeral director.
(4) The board may recognize the supervision of up to 2 apprentices at a funeral establishment that employs less than 3 full-time funeral directors.
(5) Except as provided in sub. (4), the board may recognize the supervision of additional apprenticeships at a funeral establishment provided the establishment employs at least one full-time funeral director per apprentice.
