HB0305 Summary

• Requires funeral establishments to embalm or refrigerate deceased bodies if in their possession for more than 48 hours without receiving disposition instructions from the person making funeral arrangements.

• Mandates written disclosure on the funeral arrangements statement that embalming or refrigeration is required after 48 hours, displayed directly next to prices for these services.

• Prohibits funeral establishments from charging for embalming or refrigeration performed under the 48-hour requirement if the required disclosure is not made in writing.

• Amends the Funeral Directors and Embalmers Licensing Code to add these requirements and clarify that the 48-hour rule is an exception to the general requirement of obtaining express prior authorization before embalming.