Virginia Wounded Warrior Program

Memorial contributions can now be designated for assistance to Virginia veterans and their families by donating to the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program.

Here is the link to the brochure on the website. http://www.wearevirginiaveterans.org/Get-Involved/Donate.aspx

Winter 2013 Newsletter

FTC Warns Small Businesses: Don’t Open Email Falsely Claiming to be From FTC. Click here to read the article on FTC's website.

ATTENTION CONTINUING EDUCATION PROVIDERS

Continuing Education On-Line Courses: The Virginia Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers will only allow a maximum of two (2) hours credit for on-line Continuing Education Courses. The Board will allow CEU providers to update courses to meet this criterion by June 30, 2013. There will be no fees in addition to the renewal fee for courses revised to meet this maximum number of hours.

Extension of renewal requirements for deployed military and spouses

Virginia law allows active duty service people or their spouses who are deployed outside the U.S. to have an extension of time for any requirement or fee pertaining to renewal until 60 days after the person’s return from deployment.  The extension cannot last beyond 5 years past the expiration date for the license.  For more information, please read attached policy and contact the applicable board for your license.

Virginia Department of Veterans Services

To implement the 2012 legislation passed regarding Unclaimed Remains of Veterans, the Department of Veterans Services (DVS) requests the assistance of funeral homes in identifying the unclaimed veterans remains. Please see the following from DVS:

Information on the program for unclaimed cremains of veterans
Letter to Funeral Directors from DVS
Draft Identification of Unclaimed Cremated Remains form

§ 54.1-2808.1 - Disposition of Cremains
§ 54.1-2808.2. Identification of unclaimed cremains of veterans

Death Certificate Information:

Memorandum dated March 18, 2011 from Janet Rainey, Director and State Registrar, VDH Division of Vital Records, regarding computer generated death certificates

Letters from Karen Remley, MD, MBA, FAAP, State Health Commissioner:
* June 27, 2011, letter regarding death certification-related regulations taking effect July 1, 2011
* August 3, 2010, letter to physicians regarding timely completion of death certificates
* August 3, 2010, letter to funeral service providers regarding development of a plan to improve the death certification process

Training Opportunities

Public Health Information

Important Public Health Information from the Department of Health

Important information regarding Medicaid Burial Set Aside

Reference Article Regarding Death Certificates

Funeral Rule ALERT: Click here to read information provided by the FTC dated March 18, 2009.

Verification Information: To request a verification of licensure submit your request in writing; include your full name, license number or social security number, your current mailing address and the address of where you want the verification sent. Attach the required processing fee of $50.00 check or money order made payable to the Treasurer of Virginia.

Allow five to seven business days for processing. The board verifies profession, license number, issue date, expiration date, how the licensee obtained Virginia licensure, and if there have been any disciplinary actions. Should a licensee need their national scores verified they should contact the International Conference of Funeral Service Boards (NBE) www.theconferenceonline.org

Verifications received without the required fee will not be processed.

Mail your request and fee to:

Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers
Perimeter Center
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Henrico, Virginia 23233-1463

You may request a fax confirmation of your licensure information at no additional charge by calling our automated verification line at 804-270-6836. Just enter your license number or social security number and you will be prompted to enter a fax number for delivery of the fax. You may also verify licensure information online by using License Lookup

Online Licensing - Many licensees can now renew a license, change an address and request a duplicate license online. Funeral Establishment, Crematories, Funeral Service Provider, Funeral Director and Embalmer license types can now renew online.

Duty to Report Adult Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation - More information...
The Adult Protective Services Program at the Virginia Department of Social Services is pleased to announce the availability of a new online educational opportunity for mandated reporters of abuse, neglect and exploitation of older or incapacitated individuals. This online training course has been developed for, and with the assistance of, mandated reporters and APS professionals to assist mandated reporters in understanding adult abuse and their responsibilities as mandated reporters. Read More...(word .doc)

The FTC and the Board Settle Antitrust Charges Regarding Price Advertising Rules.  Click here to view documents.