Modernizes funeral service licensure and administration in West Virginia.

West Virginia HB4483 modernizes funeral service licensure and administration by updating apprenticeship and continuing-education standards, clarifying definitions and credentials, and providing for rulemaking and transitional provisions. The bill requires applicants for a funeral service license to be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen or eligible for U.S. employment, have a high school diploma, complete 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of college or university credits and mortuary school, and pay the appropriate fees.

Modernizes funeral service licensure and administration in West Virginia.

West Virginia HB4483 modernizes funeral service licensure and administration by updating apprenticeship and continuing-education standards, clarifying definitions and credentials, and providing for rulemaking and transitional provisions. The bill requires applicants for a funeral service license to be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen or eligible for U.S. employment, have a high school diploma, complete 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of college or university credits and mortuary school, and pay the appropriate fees.