FL H1231

Establishes a licensing framework for natural organic reduction (human composting) facilities, requiring facilities to have at least 1,250 square feet, be supervised by a licensed funeral director who is also a certified natural organic reduction operator, and undergo annual inspections by state health and environmental agencies

Prohibits funeral, cemetery, and cremation service licensees from entering exclusive provider contracts with medical, palliative, or end-of-life care facilities that serve the general public

Modifies cemetery land requirements to specify that proposed cemeteries must contain at least 30 contiguous acres, with parcels divided only by public roads considered contiguous if in close proximity and forming unified property

Reduces the waiting period for funeral and direct disposal establishments to dispose of unclaimed cremated remains from 120 days to 90 days, and allows disposal of unclaimed human remains after 90 days in lawful possession

Removes certain educational requirements for funeral director interns, eliminating the need for passing grades in mortuary law and ethics courses, while streamlining endorsement licensure requirements for embalmers and funeral directors from other jurisdictions