Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 250 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF FUNERAL SERVICE
Chapter 250-6 - ESTABLISHMENT/CREMATORY LICENSURE AND REGULATIONS
Rule 250-6-.01 - Funeral Establishment / Crematory Licensure Requirements
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024
(1) A funeral establishment or crematory may be operated only if it possesses a license valid for that establishment or crematory. Application to the Board for licensure shall be made on a Board-approved form and shall require submission of the proper fee. The application must be complete in its entirety and must be received at least fifteen (15) days prior to the Board meeting at which it will be considered. The Board shall accept or reject each application by majority vote.
(2) A license for a funeral establishment or crematory is issued to that particular establishment or crematory under a specified name, at a specified location, and under a specified funeral director in full and continuous charge.
(3) An establishment shall operate only under the name in which the license was issued.
(4) A license may be issued to a funeral establishment or crematory only if the business has a licensed Funeral Director in Full and Continuous Charge. See O.C.G.A. § 43-18-71 and Rule 250-6-.08 for the requirements concerning the Funeral Director in Full and Continuous Charge.
(5) An inspection of a funeral home or crematory shall be made by a Board Inspector prior to licensure. Inspection must be completed after the application has been administratively reviewed, is determined to have no deficiencies, and prior to Board meeting at which it will be considered. Requirements of inspection for funeral establishment and crematories are listed in Rule 250-6-.06 and Rule 250-6 .07, respectively. If reinspection is required, an additional fee shall be payable prior to reinspection. Refer to Fee Schedule.
(6) A crematory may be operated only if it possesses a separate license for such purpose. However, a funeral establishment for which a valid license to operate is in effect on July 1, 2002, shall not be required to obtain a separate license to operate a crematory until on and after the renewal date to operate a funeral establishment must comply with the minimum equipment and facilities requirements and all other statutes, rules and regulations relating to crematories.
(7) An applicant for a crematory must disclose to the Board the number and type of cremation devices at that establishment, and may not operate any other cremation devices without first notifying the Board and submitting proof to the Board of completion of Board approved training relevant to the operation of the cremation device. This training must be completed by the Funeral Director in Full and Continuous Charge, and any other employee which will operate the cremation device.
O.C.G.A. §§ 43-18-23(1), (3), (5); 43-18-71(a)(1), 43-18-72(a)(1)(D), (d).
