Iowa SF563 updates the licensure requirements for crematory operators and funeral establishments, including new training and application rules.

Iowa SF563 amends the licensure requirements for crematory operators and funeral establishments. The bill mandates that applicants for crematory operator licenses complete a specialized cremation course from a nationally recognized organization. It also requires the board to issue a crematory operator license to a funeral director who submits an application. The bill allows licensed crematory operators or funeral directors to operate a cremation establishment but requires a funeral establishment to be licensed as a funeral director.

Iowa SF563 updates the licensure requirements for crematory operators and funeral establishments, including new training and application rules.

Iowa SF563 amends the licensure requirements for crematory operators and funeral establishments. The bill mandates that applicants for crematory operator licenses complete a specialized cremation course from a nationally recognized organization. It also requires the board to issue a crematory operator license to a funeral director who submits an application. The bill allows licensed crematory operators or funeral directors to operate a cremation establishment but requires a funeral establishment to be licensed as a funeral director.