An Act amending the act of January 14, 1952 (1951 P.L.1898, No.522), known as the Funeral Director Law, further providing for restrictions and preparation room.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Funeral Director Law to clarify restrictions on funeral homes and establish requirements for preparation rooms. Specifically, it prohibits the serving of food or beverages within a funeral establishment, with exceptions for facilities operated separately and compliant with health and sanitation regulations. It also mandates that all establishments include a preparation room meeting sanitary standards.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the serving of food or beverages within a funeral establishment.
- Requires all funeral establishments to include a preparation room meeting sanitary standards.
- Allows licensed funeral directors to assist others at approved funeral establishments.
- Specifies that a license must designate a particular place of practice.
- Outlines the process for moving a licensed funeral director’s practice to a new location, requiring board approval.
- Requires establishments to maintain proper and sanitary conditions as determined by the board or local ordinances.
- Addresses the provision regarding assisting other licensed individuals or corporations.
- Sets a 60-day effective date for the act.
Who is affected
- Funeral Directors
- Funeral Homes
- Families making funeral arrangements
- State Board of Funeral Directors
- Local Health Authorities
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- Pn 1365 Html
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Cosponsors
Judith Schwank
Lynda Schlegel Culver
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