Earlier this week, the Missouri State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors posted their agenda for the September 27-29th meetings, which includes 65 pages of regulation proposals or revisions. The Board has probably heard the same complaint that we have: what the industry needs is less regulation, not more. However, regulations can serve a
September 2011
Missouri’s desk audit: the first look will take the longest
By Bill Stalter on
As discussed in prior posts, the Missouri preneed audit process begins with a notice to the preneed seller for the production of documents and data. After a review is made of the documents, data and the annual reports filed with the State Board, an on-site examination is scheduled with the seller. Most Missouri preneed sellers…
Missouri and the Discipline Post
By Bill Stalter on
Posted in Missouri - SB1
A few weeks ago, we wrote on the approach being taken by regulators of posting discipline proceedings on their website. The purpose of the posting is to inform consumers of such issues so that they can make additional inquiries. The concept is now a reality for the Missouri State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors.