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To comply with recommendations of the Office of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine to slow the spread of COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus), the office staff of the Ohio Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors are currently working remotely until further notice.

While the staff is temporarily away from the office, we will continue to perform the business of the Board. Email is the recommended means of communication and will be monitored during the Board office's regular business hours, Monday through Friday. Please email the Board at info@funeral.ohio.gov for assistance.

We ask your patience and understanding during these rapidly changing times.

 

          TOP NEWS          

Notice to AICs...

The Green 2022 Annual Preneed Funeral Contract Report Form
(for contracts and policies which were still active at the end of December 31, 2021)
must be completed, postmarked by March 31, 2022, and returned to the Board

Ohio Department of Health Aligns with Updated CDC Quarantine and Isolation Guidance
 Released 12-30-2021

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Verify Your Personal Email Address

The main form of communication between the Board and Licensees is through your Personal Email Address.

Please log in to your eLicense account to verify that your Personal Email Address is correct.

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CE Audit is Underway

The 2019-2020 CE Audit was initiated on October 1, 2021.
Email notifications were sent to holders of Embalmer and/or Funeral Director licenses who were randomly selected to participate.

The Board has been informed that some notices were discovered in Spam or Junk Mail folders. 
Be sure to check your Inbox as well as your Spam or Junk Mail folder for:
Notice of Selection for a Continuing Education Audit

For Audit Instructions
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March Newsletter

The March 2022 Issue of RESPECT Quarterly Newsletter is Available

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CE Provider Application
Submission Deadlines

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FUNERAL DIRECTORS and EMBALMERS
You are not required to send in copies of your CE certificates unless we specifically ask for them.
It is the responsibility of each licensee to obtain Continuing Education
and retain all Certificates of Completion for four years (4)
or until the licensee submits such as proof during a random audit.

FEMA to Help Pay Funeral Costs for COVID-19-Related Deaths

On April 12, 2021 FEMA will begin accepting applications for financial assistance grants.

These grants will help reimburse individuals and families for funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020 for deaths related to coronavirus (COVID-19).
This federally administered program has been created to help ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the pandemic.
The policy was finalized March 24, 2021, and FEMA is now moving rapidly to implement this funeral assistance program nationwide.

Some of the documentation needed by individuals and families applying for the grant may necessitate contact with funeral directors.
Please familiarize yourself with this federal program and direct all inquiries to:

COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Line Number: 844-684-6333
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time
FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance

FEMA Funeral Assistance Informational Video

This program should not be confused with the State of Ohio Indigent Burial Program which is administered by the state.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
 

2021 Q4 ARPPS Reporting Opens January 1, 2022
For contracts sold between 10/1/2021 - 12/31/2021
Due March 1, 2022

2021 and 2022 BOARD MEETING DATES
Please note: Meetings, Dates, Times, Locations, and Method to Convene are subject to change

RESPECT Quarterly Newsletter
Our Board newsletters are available online under the RESOURCES tab

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IMPORTANT DATES
 

May 4, 2022
CE Provider Program Applications Due
for approval consideration at
May 18 Board Meeting

May 18, 2022
BOARD MEETING
In Person
Riffe Center - Columbus, Ohio

May 30, 2022
OFFICE CLOSED
MEMORIAL DAY
Holiday Observed

June 7, 2022
CE Provider Program Applications Due
for approval consideration at
June 22 Board Meeting

June 20, 2022
OFFICE CLOSED
JUNETEENTH
Holiday Observed

June 22, 2022
BOARD MEETING
In Person
Riffe Center, Columbus, Ohio

July 4, 2022
OFFICE CLOSED
INDEPENDENCE DAY
Holiday Observed

July 6, 2022
CE Provider Program Applications Due
for approval consideration at
July 20 Board Meeting

July 20, 2022
BOARD MEETING 
In Person
Riffe Center, Columbus, Ohio

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