RCW 18.39.215
Embalmers—Authorization to embalm—Information required—Immediate care of body—Waiver—Penalty.
(1)(a) No licensed embalmer shall embalm human remains without first having obtained authorization from the individual or individuals that have the right to control the disposition under RCW 68.50.160.
(b) The funeral director or embalmer shall inform the family member or representative of the deceased that embalming is not required by state law, except that embalming is required under certain conditions as determined by rule by the state board of health.
(2)(a) Any licensee authorized to dispose of human remains shall refrigerate or embalm the human remains upon receipt of the human remains. However, subsection (1) of this section and RCW 68.50.108 shall be complied with before human remains are embalmed. Upon written authorization of the proper state or local authority, the provisions of this subsection may be waived for a specified period of time.
(b) Violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor.
[ 2005 c 365 § 17; 2003 c 53 § 127; 1987 c 331 § 76; 1985 c 402 § 5; 1981 c 43 § 15.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Effective date—1987 c 331: See RCW 68.05.900.
Legislative finding—1985 c 402: See note following RCW 68.50.185.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 18 - Businesses and Professions
Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors.
18.39.035 - Applicant for license as funeral director or embalmer—Eligibility.
18.39.045 - College course requirements.
18.39.050 - Application—Renewal—Fees.
18.39.100 - License—Form—Restrictions.
18.39.120 - Interns—Registration—Renewal—Notice of termination—Fees.
18.39.130 - Licenses—Applicants from other states—Examination.
18.39.145 - Funeral establishment license—Issuance—Requirements—Transferability—Expiration.
18.39.150 - License lapse—Reinstatement—Fee—Reexamination.
18.39.175 - Board—Duties and responsibilities—Rules.
18.39.181 - Powers and duties of director.
18.39.195 - Pricing information to be given—Billing "cash advanced" items.
18.39.220 - Unlawful business practices—Penalty.
18.39.231 - Prohibited advice and transactions—Exceptions—Rules—Penalty.
18.39.240 - Prearrangement funeral service contracts—License required.
18.39.250 - Prearrangement contracts—Trusts—Refunds.
18.39.255 - Prearrangement contracts—Insurance funded—Requirements.
18.39.260 - Prearrangement contracts—Certificates of registration required—Exception.
18.39.270 - Prearrangement contracts—Registration qualifications.
18.39.280 - Prearrangement contracts—Application for registration.
18.39.290 - Prearrangement contracts—Registration—Renewal—Fees—Disposition.
18.39.300 - Grounds for disciplinary action.
18.39.320 - Prearrangement contracts—Annual financial statement—Failure to file.
18.39.330 - Prearrangement contract forms—Approval required—Grounds for disapproval.
18.39.345 - Prearrangement trust—Examination by board.
18.39.350 - Violations—Penalty—Consumer protection—Retail installment contracts.
18.39.360 - Fraternal or benevolent organizations and labor unions excepted.
18.39.370 - Prearrangement service contracts—Abandoned trusts.
18.39.410 - Unprofessional conduct.
18.39.420 - Complaint to board—Submittal—Determination—Investigation—Immunity of complainant.
18.39.450 - Findings of fact—Order—Notice—Report.
18.39.467 - License suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.
18.39.525 - Certificates of removal registration.
18.39.530 - Practice without license—Penalties.
18.39.560 - Uniform regulation of business and professions act.