49 Pa. Code § 13.205

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 23, June 8, 2024
Section 13.205 - Tentative agreements

Under section 13(d) of the act (63 P. S. § 479.13(d)), tentative arrangements for funerals may be made by unlicensed funeral home staff persons in the temporary absence of the funeral director in charge. A licensed funeral director shall ratify the tentative arrangements within 48 hours. Tentative arrangements means contacting a licensed funeral director for the embalming operation, obtaining and placing obituary notices setting a service time with the clergyman and cemetery official and making an appointment for the family with a licensed funeral director for the selection of merchandise. Final arrangements shall be handled by a licensed funeral director. Failure to follow this section will be considered unprofessional conduct on the part of the funeral director in charge.

49 Pa. Code § 13.205

The provisions of this § 13.205 adopted November 11, 1977, effective 11/12/1977, 7 Pa.B. 3306; amended December 6, 1991, effective 12/7/1991, 21 Pa.B. 5645.