Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 24 - Occupational and Professional Licenses, Division of
Rule 24.08.01 - RULES OF THE STATE BOARD OF MORTICIANS
Section 24.08.01.450 - FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENT AND CREMATORY ESTABLISHMENT

Universal Citation: ID Admin Code 24.08.01.450

Current through August 31, 2023

Applicants shall submit a board approved application form. All newly licensed establishments and all branch or satellite facilities must meet the same requirements for licensure. A walk-through inspection of the establishment must be arranged and completed within six (6) months of the Board's review of the application or the application will be deemed denied and will be terminated upon a thirty (30) day written notice, unless good cause is demonstrated to the Board. (3-28-23)

01. Change in Ownership or Location. Any change in the ownership or location of a funeral establishment shall constitute a new funeral establishment for the purposes of licensure. (3-28-23)

02. Funeral Establishment. All funeral establishments shall be required to provide each of the following: (3-28-23)

a. An operating room and necessary equipment for embalming; (3-28-23)

b. A selection room for caskets and merchandise which may include video, catalogs, and electronic depiction of caskets and merchandise; (3-28-23)

c. A chapel where funeral or other religious ceremonies may be held; and (3-28-23)

d. A room for viewing and visitation. (3-28-23)

03. Funeral Firm. Every funeral firm in the state of Idaho and/or licensee thereof shall give or cause to be given to the person or persons making funeral arrangements or arranging for the disposition of the dead human body at the time of said arrangements and prior to rendering that service or providing that merchandise, a written statement showing to the extent then known the following: (3-28-23)

a. The price of the service that the person or persons have selected and what is included therein. (3-28-23)

b. The prices of each of the supplementary items of service and/or merchandise requested. (3-28-23)

c. The amount involved for each of the items for which the firm will advance monies as an accommodation for the family. (3-28-23)

d. The method of payment. (3-28-23)

e. If the quoted price includes a basic component of a funeral or a part thereof which is not desired, then a credit thereof should be granted. (3-28-23)

04. Crematory Establishment. All crematory establishments shall be required to provide each of the following: (3-28-23)

a. Detailed information regarding each retort, specifically documenting that each retort and accompanying equipment is listed by an approved testing agency as listed in the Uniform Fire Code or in the case of alkaline hydrolysis, an appropriate purpose-built vessel with documented validation for sterilization; and (3-28-23)

b. One (1) set of plans approved by the local building department for the proposed new construction or remodeling where the retort is to be located. (3-28-23)

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