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Board of Registration in Embalming and Funeral Directing

Policy Area

Professional Licensure

Purpose

To oversee the licensing of these professionals and their apprentices through examination; to inspect the facilities of licensed embalmers and funeral directors.

Seat Restrictions

Term Limit: 0 | Term Length: 5, Not more than three members of same political party

Meeting Information

Board meetings are usually held at 1000 Washington Street, Boston MA. A full schedule can be found at: http://www.mass.gov/ocabr/government/oca-agencies/dpl-lp/info-and-services/board-calendars/calendar-for-board-24.html

Compensation

None; reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of official duties (per MGL Ch 13 Sec 9).

Legal Authority

MGL Chapter 13 Section 29
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Board of Registration in Embalming and Funeral Directing Board Members
Member↓↓Seat NameAppointing AuthorityTerm End Date
Patrick DriscollR-Embalm/Funer.Dir. 4GovernorOctober 1, 2025
Mr. Richard F. GormleyD-Embalm/Fun.Dir. 2GovernorOctober 1, 2027
Janet LeombrunoPublic (R)GovernorOctober 1, 2026
Paul PhaneufD- Embalm/Funer.Dir. 1GovernorOctober 11, 2024
-D-Embal/Funer.Dir. 3GovernorOctober 1, 2023