CURRENT EVENTS

CURRENT EVENTS

(February 3, 2012)

1- The next meeting of the Board will be 9 a.m. Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at the Board offices, 1033 Wade Avenue, Suite 108, Raleigh, NC 27605. The meeting agenda can be viewed here. The Board will also meet for hearings on Thursday, February 9, 2012.

2-Please follow this link for the most current CE programs.

3- Effective January 1, 2012, for purposes of making anatomical gifts, the authorization of any autopsy, and the disposition of remains, a health care power of attorney is effective after death, even if the principal did not become incompetent before death. Funeral homes and crematories will no longer have to confirm a doctor’s written findings of the principal’s incompetence in order to follow the directions of a health agent for disposition decisions after the principal’s death. For preneed purposes, the principal’s incompetence will still need confirmation in order to follow health agent’s directives.

(January 27, 2012)

1- The next meeting of the Board will be 9 a.m. Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at the Board offices, 1033 Wade Avenue, Suite 108, Raleigh, NC 27605. The meeting agenda will be posted later. The Board will also meet for hearings on Thursday, February 9, 2012.

2-Board staff continues to participate in discussions with representatives from other agencies and interested parties to further efforts for electronic death registration. The state is required to implement a system by January 2014. This will also require use of a revised death certificate form. There will be opportunities for users, including funeral homes, to test the system prior to full implementation. In a related matter, work is beginning on statute changes for death registration to alleviate problems with filing delays.

3-2012 RENEWALS-

Licneses must be renewed on or before February 1, 2012 to avoid disciplinary action.
If you did not receive a renewal application, please contact the Board office to request another. You may also access renewal forms online at www.ncbfs.org on the “Applications” page.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 90-210.23(d) make certain you inform the board of any change in mailing address. In the interest of security, the notice should be in a signed, written format.
Licensees can check their CE hours by accessing the website “Directory” page. Enter either your license number or only your last name. Please keep in mind CE hours recently obtained may not be entered yet.

4-Please follow this link for the most current CE programs.

5- Effective January 1, 2012, for purposes of making anatomical gifts, the authorization of any autopsy, and the disposition of remains, a health care power of attorney is effective after death, even if the principal did not become incompetent before death. Funeral homes and crematories will no longer have to confirm a doctor’s written findings of the principal’s incompetence in order to follow the directions of a health agent for disposition decisions after the principal’s death. For preneed purposes, the principal’s incompetence will still need confirmation in order to follow health agent’s directives.

(January 20, 2012)

2- 2012 RENEWALS-

Licenses expire December 31, 2011 and must be renewed on or before February 1, 2012 to avoid disciplinary action.
If you did not receive a renewal application, please contact the Board office to request another. DO NOT wait until the end of January. You may also access renewal forms online at www.ncbfs.org on the “Applications” page.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 90-210.23(d) make certain you inform the board of any change in mailing address. In the interest of security, the notice should be in a signed, written format.
Licensees can check their CE hours by accessing the website “Directory” page. Enter either your license number or only your last name. Please keep in mind CE hours recently obtained may not be entered yet.

3-Please follow this link for the most current CE programs.

4- Effective January 1, 2012, for purposes of making anatomical gifts, the authorization of any autopsy, and the disposition of remains, a health care power of attorney is effective after death, even if the principal did not become incompetent before death. Funeral homes and crematories will no longer have to confirm a doctor’s written findings of the principal’s incompetence in order to follow the directions of a health agent for disposition decisions after the principal’s death. For preneed purposes, the principal’s incompetence will still need confirmation in order to follow health agent’s directives.

(January 13, 2012)

1- Actions and Results from the January 11 Board meeting:

Broadus Combs, John Shields and Try Wiseman took their respective Oaths of Office.
Adopted recommendations from the Preneed Committee regarding: a preneed bond form for distribution with new preneed establishment applications; a sample letter for use by preneed licensees to request year end death benefit values from insurance companies and a sample form for use by a policy owner authorizing an insurance company to release the death benefit value to a funeral home who is named as assignee or beneficiary of death benefit proceeds in a preneed contract. The sample letter and release form will be distributed with the preneed annual reports the end of January.
Approved the meeting calendar for the remainder of the year. The meeting dates can be viewed by following this link.

2- The next meeting of the Board will be 9 a.m. Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at the Board offices, 1033 Wade Avenue, Suite 108, Raleigh, NC 27605. The meeting agenda will be posted later. The Board will also meet for hearings on Thursday, February 9, 2012.

3- 2012 RENEWALS-

Licenses expire December 31, 2011 and must be renewed on or before February 1, 2012 to avoid disciplinary action.
If you did not receive a renewal application, please contact the Board office to request another. DO NOT wait until the end of January. You may also access renewal forms online at www.ncbfs.org on the “Applications” page.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 90-210.23(d) make certain you inform the board of any change in mailing address. In the interest of security, the notice should be in a signed, written format.
Licensees can check their CE hours by accessing the website “Directory” page. Enter either your license number or only your last name. Please keep in mind CE hours recently obtained may not be entered yet.

3-Please follow this link for the most current CE programs.

THE BOARD OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY JANUARY 16, 2012 IN OBSERVANCE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY.

(January 6, 2012)

1- The next meeting of the Board will be 9 a.m. Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at the Board offices, 1033 Wade Avenue, Suite 108, Raleigh, NC 27605. The meeting agenda may viewed by following this link. The Board will also meet for hearings on Thursday, January 12, 2012.

2- 2012 RENEWALS-

Licenses expire December 31, 2011 and must be renewed on or before February 1, 2012 to avoid disciplinary action.
If you did not receive a renewal application, please contact the Board office to request another. DO NOT wait until the end of January. You may also access renewal forms online at www.ncbfs.org on the “Applications” page.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 90-210.23(d) make certain you inform the board of any change in mailing address. In the interest of security, the notice should be in a signed, written format.
Licensees can check their CE hours by accessing the website “Directory” page. Enter either your license number or only your last name. Please keep in mind CE hours recently obtained may not be entered yet.

3-Please follow this link for the most current CE programs.

THE BOARD OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY JANUARY 16, 2012 IN OBSERVANCE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY.

(December 30, 2011)

1- The next meeting of the Board will be 9 a.m. Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at the Board offices, 1033 Wade Avenue, Suite 108, Raleigh, NC 27605. The meeting agenda will be posted here at a later date. The Board will also meet for hearings on Thursday, January 12, 2012.

2- 2012 RENEWALS-

Licenses expire December 31, 2011 and must be renewed on or before February 1, 2012 to avoid disciplinary action.
2012 Renewal applications have been mailed. If you did not receive one, please contact the Board office to request another. DO NOT wait until the end of January. You may also access renewal forms online at www.ncbfs.org on the “Applications” page.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 90-210.23(d) make certain you inform the board of any change in mailing address. In the interest of security, the notice should be in a signed, written format.
Licensees can check their CE hours by accessing the website “Directory” page. Enter either your license number or only your last name. Please keep in mind CE hours recently obtained may not be entered yet.

3-Please follow this link for the most current CE programs.

THE BOARD OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY JANUARY 2, 2012 IN OBSERVANCE OF NEW YEAR’S DAY.

(December 23, 2011)

THE BOARD OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY DECEMBER 26 AND TUESDAY DECEMBER 27 IN OBSERVANCE OF CHRISTMAS AND MONDAY JANUARY 2, 2012 IN OBSERVANCE OF NEW YEAR’S DAY.

(December 16, 2011)

1- Actions and Results from the December 14 Board meeting:

Elected the 2012 officers: Tryphina Wiseman as President; J. T. Willoughby, III as Vice President; Harris High as Secretary
Adopted the recommendation for the 2012 budget from Finance and Personnel committee.

2- The terms of members Jack D. Briggs, Rudy N. Lea, George Parrott and Elizabeth Webber end December 31, 2011. Mr. Briggs’s service on the Board began in 2002, Mr. Lea’s in 2003, Mr. Parrot’s in 2002 and Ms. Webber’s in 2009. We wish them a fond farewell and offer appreciation for their service.

3- Ms. Tryphina Wiseman has been re-appointed by Governor Perdue on the recommendation of FD& MA of NC, Inc. Ms. Wiseman’s initial term expires December 31, 2011 and her new term begins January 1, 2012. Mr. William Stephen Aldridge, III of Albemarle and Mr. Marvin Kelly Byrd of Monroe have been appointed by Governor Perdue on the recommendation of NCFDA. Their terms beginning January 1, 2012. Mr. James Broadus Combs of Aberdeen has been appointed as a public member by Representative Thom Tillis, Speaker of the NC House and Rev. John Shields of Gibsonville has been appointed as a public member by Senator Phil Berger, President Pro Tempore of the NC Senate. Their terms begin January 1, 2012.

4- 2012 RENEWALS-

Licenses expire December 31, 2011 and must be renewed on or before February 1, 2012 to avoid disciplinary action.
2012 Renewal applications have been mailed. If you did not receive one, please contact the Board office to request another. DO NOT wait until the end of January. You may also access renewal forms online at www.ncbfs.org on the “Applications” page.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 90-210.23(d) make certain you inform the board of any change in mailing address. In the interest of security, the notice should be in a signed, written format.
Licensees can check their CE hours by accessing the website “Directory” page. Enter either your license number or only your last name. Please keep in mind CE hours recently obtained may not be entered yet.

5-Please follow this link for the most current CE programs.

THE BOARD OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY DECEMBER 26 AND TUESDAY DECEMBER 27 IN OBSERVANCE OF CHRISTMAS AND MONDAY JANUARY 2, 2012 IN OBSERVANCE OF NEW YEAR’S DAY.

(December 8, 2011)

1- The next meeting of the Board will be 9 a.m. Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at the Board offices, 1033 Wade Avenue, Suite 108, Raleigh, NC 27605. The meeting agenda can be viewed by following this link. The Board will also meet for hearings on Thursday, December 15, 2011.

2- Please follow this link for the most current CE programs.

3- 2012 RENEWALS-

Licenses expire December 31, 2011 and must be renewed on or before February 1, 2012 to avoid disciplinary action.
2012 Renewal applications have been mailed. If you do not receive one by December 10, 2011, please contact the Board office to request another. DO NOT wait until the end of January. You may also access renewal forms online at www.ncbfs.org on the “Applications” page.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 90-210.23(d) make certain you inform the board of any change in mailing address. In the interest of security, the notice should be in a signed, written format.
Licensees can check their CE hours by accessing the website “Directory” page. Enter either your license number or only your last name. Please keep in mind CE hours recently obtained may not be entered yet.

4- THE BOARD OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY DECEMBER 26 AND TUESDAY DECEMBER 27 IN OBSERVANCE OF CHRISTMAS AND MONDAY JANUARY 2, 2012 IN OBSERVANCE OF NEW YEAR’S DAY.

(November 18, 2011)

1- The next meeting of the Board will be 9 a.m. Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at the Board offices, 1033 Wade Avenue, Suite 108, Raleigh, NC 27605. The agenda for that meeting will be posted here at a later date. The Board will also meet for hearings on Thursday, December 15, 2011.

2- Please follow this link for the most current CE programs.

3- THE BOARD OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED THURSDAY NOVEMBER 24 & FRIDAY NOVEMBER 25, 2011 IN OBSERVANCE OF THANKSGIVING.

(November 10, 2011)

1- Actions and Results from the November 9 Board meeting:

Adopted recommendation of Finance & Personnel committee to replace funds used for litigation expenses in the litigation reserve fund and to amend the monthly financial reports.
Convened the NC Board of Funeral Service Elections to canvass Crematory Authority election ballots for a three year term beginning January 1, 2012. Cecil M. Burton received 26 votes and Jason L. Benton received 16 votes. Having received the most votes, Mr. Burton was declared elected.

2- The next meeting of the Board will be 9 a.m. Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at the Board offices, 1033 Wade Avenue, Suite 108, Raleigh, NC 27605. The agenda for that meeting will be posted here at a later date. The Board will also meet for hearings on Thursday, December 15, 2011.

3- Please follow this link for the most current CE programs.

4- THE BOARD OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY NOVEMBER 11, 2011 IN OBSERVANCE OF VETERAN'S DAY.

(November 4, 2011)

1- The next meeting of the Board will be 9 a.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at the Board offices, 1033 Wade Avenue, Suite 108, Raleigh, NC 27605. The Board will also meet for hearings on Thursday, November 10, 2011. The agenda can be viewed by following this link.

2- Please follow this link for the most current CE programs.

(October 28, 2011)

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(October 21, 2011)

2- Effective October 1, 2011 physician’s assistants and nurse practitioners under supervision of a physician can sign death certificates. This applies to certificates signed on or after that date.

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(October 14, 2011)

1- Actions and Results from the October 12 Board meeting:

On the recommendation of the Laws, Rules and Legislative committee, the Board adopted changes to 2012 renewal application forms.
Also on the recommendation of the Laws, Rules and Legislative committee, the Board approved the annual report to the Attorney General, Secretary of State and Joint Administrative Procedure Oversight Committee on licensing activities for 2010. The report can be viewed by following this link.
On the recommendation of the Preneed committee, the Board approved the annual report to the General Assembly on preneed activities for 2010. The report can be viewed by following this link.

2- The next meeting of the Board will be 9 a.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at the Board offices, 1033 Wade Avenue, Suite 108, Raleigh, NC 27605. The Board will also meet for hearings on Thursday, November 10, 2011.

3- Please follow this link for the most current CE programs.

4- A reminder of an important law change. Effective October 1, 2011 physician’s assistants and nurse practitioners under supervision of a physician can sign death certificates. This applies to certificates signed on or after that date.

(October 7, 2011)

1- The next meeting of the Board will be 9 a.m. Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at the Board offices, 1033 Wade Avenue, Suite 108, Raleigh, NC 27605. The meeting agenda may be viewed by following this link.

2- Please follow this link for the most current CE programs.

3- A reminder of an important law change. Effective October 1, 2011 physician’s assistants and nurse practitioners under supervision of a physician can sign death certificates. This applies to certificates signed on or after that date.

(September 30, 2011)

1- The next meeting of the Board will be 9 a.m. Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at the Board offices, 1033 Wade Avenue, Suite 108, Raleigh, NC 27605. The agenda for that meeting will be posted here next week.

2- Please follow this link for the most current CE programs.

(September 23, 2011)

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(September 16, 2011)

1- Actions and Results from the September 14 Board meeting:

Welcomed new Board member Mr. Lawrence Jackson, III. Mr. Jackson's Oath of Office was administered on September 9, 2011. He was appointed by the Governor to replace Mr. Frank McCree, Sr.
Approved a resolution in appreciation of Mr. McCree's service.
On the recommendation of the Laws, Rules and Legislative committee, the Board adopted the advisory opinion clarifying issues on jurisdiction for North Carolina crematories and funeral homes cremating bodies in NC of persons who die outside of NC. The opinion may be viewed by following this link.
On the recommendation of the Preneed committee, the Board adopted an advisory opinion on when a consumer has an irrevocable preneed contract for a traditional service, but upon death the family wishes direct cremation and a refund of the balance on deposit. The opinion may be viewed by following this link.
Approved the report on permanent rules in accordance with the requirements of SL2011-398. The legislation required Board review of all permanent rules under the following criteria: determination if any rule is mandated by a federal law or regulation, or if not mandated by federal laws or regulations determination if a federal regulation is analogous to the rule and if a federal statute or regulation is analogous, is the rule more stringent than the analogous federal law or regulation. None of the Board's permanent rules met the criteria.

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3- The next meeting of the Board will be 9 a.m. Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at the Board offices, 1033 Wade Avenue, Suite 108, Raleigh, NC 27605.

(September 9, 2011)

1- The next meeting of the Board will be 9 a.m. Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at the Board offices, 1033 Wade Avenue, Suite 108, Raleigh, NC 27605. The Board is also scheduled to meet on Thursday, September 15 for hearings. The meeting agenda may be viewed by following this link.

2- Please follow this link for the most current CE programs.

(September 2, 2011)

2- Board offices will be closed Monday, September 5, 2011 in observance of Labor Day.

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(August 26, 2011)

2- Please follow this link for the most current CE programs.

3- Board offices will be closed Monday, September 5, 2011 in observance of Labor Day.

(August 12, 2011)

1- Actions and Results from the August 10 Board meeting:

Approved the recommendation of the Finance and Personnel committee to obtain software and license required to distribute an audio version of the laws and regulations.
Approved the recommendation of the Laws, Rules and Legislative committee to issue an advisory opinion clarifying issues on jurisdiction for North Carolina crematories and funeral homes cremating bodies in NC of persons who die outside of NC.
Discussed future legislative changes to unaffiliated licensees requirements, establishment manager requirements, cremation technician training requirements and requirements for transport/removal permit holders.
Approved the ballot for NC Crematory Authority elections: There are two candidates for the 3 year term beginning January 1, 2012: Jason L. Benton and Cecil M. Burton. Ballots will be mailed October 3. Ballots must be returned in the ballot envelope and either postmarked no later than November 4 or , if hand delivered, presented no later than 4:30 p.m. November 4 to the Board offices 1033 Wade Ave., Suite 108, Raleigh NC 27605. Ballots will be canvassed on November 9, 2011 at 11:00 AM.

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(August 5, 2011)

1- The next meeting of the Board will be 9 a.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at the Board offices, 1033 Wade Avenue, Suite 108, Raleigh, NC 27605. The Board is also scheduled to meet on Thursday, August 11. The meeting agenda can be viewed here.

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(July 29, 2011)

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(July 15, 2011)

1- Actions and Results from the July 13 Board meeting:

Discussed ongoing issues with insurance companies not complying with state law to provide year end policy values to preneed licensees for preneed annual reports.

2- The NC Crematory Authority met on July 12. The Authority considered recommendations to the Board for more crematory technician training requirements and circumstances under which simultaneous cremations may be allowed. Both of these matters would require law changes.

3- Funeral Practitioners Job Task Analysis Survey by the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards. Please take some time to complete the Funeral Practitioner Job Analysis Survey. This survey will help capture new developments in the field as well as shape future Funeral Service licensure exams. Your participation is crucial to better understanding the job and the nature of the field, and it is extremely important that you provide your feedback about the job by completing this survey. The following link will lead you to the survey, as well as instructions as to how to complete it. Thank you in advance for your time and feedback! http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZRWP8TY. If you have any questions regarding the survey please direct them to Dalene Paull at director@theconferenceonline.org.

4- The next meeting of the Board will be 9 a.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at the Board offices, 1033 Wade Avenue, Suite 108, Raleigh, NC 27605. The Board is also scheduled to meet on Thursday, August 11.

5-Please follow this link for the most current CE programs.

(July 8, 2011)

1- The next meeting of the Board will be 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at the Board offices, 1033 Wade Avenue, Suite 108, Raleigh, NC 27605. The Board is also scheduled to meet on Thursday July 14. The Board designated these days primarily for hearings, however; there will be a brief regular business agenda that may be viewed by following this link.

2- The North Carolina Crematory Authority will meet 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at the Board offices, 1033 Wade Avenue, Suite 108, Raleigh, NC 27605. The agenda for the meeting may viewed by following this link.

3-Changes to sales tax rates: Excerpt from notice issued by the NC Department of Revenue: Effective July 1, 2011, the general State tax rate applicable to sales and purchases of tangible personal property, certain digital property, and certain services is 4.75%. As a result, the general State and local tax rate will be 6.75% in eighty-two counties, 7% in Alexander, Catawba, Cumberland, Duplin, Haywood, Hertford, Lee, Martin, New Hanover, Onslow, Pitt, Randolph, Robeson, Rowan, Sampson, Surry and Wilkes Counties, and 7.25% in Mecklenburg County. Questions about this notice should be directed to the Taxpayer Assistance and Collection Center at telephone number 1-877-252-3052 (toll-free).

This will effect computation of sales tax on funeral merchandise.

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(July 1, 2011)

1- The North Carolina Crematory Authority will meet 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at the Board offices, 1033 Wade Avenue, Suite 108, Raleigh, NC 27605. The agenda for the meeting will be posted next week.

2- The next meeting of the Board will be 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at the Board offices, 1033 Wade Avenue, Suite 108, Raleigh, NC 27605. The Board is also scheduled to meet on Thursday July 14. The Board designated these days primarily for hearings, however; there will be a brief regular business agenda that will be posted here next week.

This will effect computation of sales tax on funeral merchandise.

4- Legislative update:

SL2011-197 (House bill 331) Allows physician’s assistants and nurse practitioners under supervision of a physician to sign death certificates. This becomes effective October 1, 2011 and applies to certificates signed on or after that date.
SL2011-344 (Senate bill 432) Primarily deals with revising probate law, however included are changes to the laws governing appointment of a health care power of attorney or “health agent”. For purposes of making anatomical gifts, the authorization of any autopsy, and the disposition of remains, a health care power of attorney is now effective after death, even if the principal did not become incompetent before death. This means funeral homes and crematories will no longer have to confirm a doctor made written findings of the principal’s incapacity in order to follow the directions of a health agent for disposition decisions. This will be effective January 1, 2012.
SL2011-229 (House bill 664) changed insurance law to provide certain information to a funeral director or establishment for a deceased person's group life insurance coverage. Previously enacted legislation did not include group life insurance of the deceased as part of those products for which companies must provide. This is now in effect.

5-Please follow this link for the most current CE programs.

6- Board offices will be closed Monday, July 4, 2011 in observance of Independence Day.

(June 24, 2011)

3-Senate bill 432 and House bill 664 are pending with the Governor for signature. House bill 331 is now law.

SL2011-197 (House bill 331) Allows physician’s assistants and nurse practitioners under supervision of a physician to sign death certificates. This becomes effective October 1, 2011 and applies to certificates signed on or after that date.
Senate bill 432 While the bill primarily deals with revising probate law, included were changes to the laws governing appointment of a health care power of attorney or “health agent”. For purposes of making anatomical gifts, the authorization of any autopsy, and the disposition of remains, a health care power of attorney is now effective after death, even if the principal did not become incompetent before death. This means funeral homes and crematories will no longer have to confirm a doctor made written findings of the principal’s incapacity in order to follow the directions of a health agent for disposition decisions. This becomes effective January 1, 2012.
House bill 664 changed insurance law to provide certain information to a funeral director or establishment for a deceased person's group life insurance coverage. Previously enacted legislation did not include group life insurance of the deceased as part of those products for which companies must provide. This becomes effective when it becomes law.

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(June 17, 2011)

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(June 10, 2011)

1- Actions and Results from the June 8 Board meeting:

Reviewed and approved the 2010 Financial Audit.
Approved the recommendations of the Finance and Personnel committee regarding the staff health plan.

2- The North Carolina Crematory Authority will meet 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at the Board offices, 1033 Wade Avenue, Suite 108, Raleigh, NC 27605.

3- The next meeting of the Board will be 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at the Board offices, 1033 Wade Avenue, Suite 108, Raleigh, NC 27605. The Board is also scheduled to meet on Thursday July 14. The Board designated these days primarily for hearings, however; there will be a brief regular business agenda that will be posted here later.

4-Please follow this link for the most current CE programs.

(June 3, 2011)

1- The next meeting of the Board will be 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at the Board offices, 1033 Wade Avenue, Suite 108, Raleigh, NC 27605. The meeting agenda can be viewed by following this link. The Board is also scheduled to meet on Thursday June 9 for hearings.

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(May 27, 2011)

1- The next meeting of the Board will be 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at the Board offices, 1033 Wade Avenue, Suite 108, Raleigh, NC 27605. The meeting agenda for that meeting will be posted here later. The Board is also scheduled to meet on Thursday June 9 for hearings.

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3- The Board office will be closed Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day.

(May 20, 2011)

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(May 13, 2011)

1- Actions and Results from the May 11 Board meeting:

Approved the Nominating Petition of Crematory Authority elections. Nominations will open July 1,2011 and close August 1, 2011. The form will be posted on this page at a later time.
Approved the recommendations of the Finance and Personnel committee to accept the proposal from First Citizens Bank for the mortgage.
Designated the July meeting to focus on hearings with a minimal business agenda.

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(May 6, 2011)

1- The next meeting of the Board will be 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at the Board offices, 1033 Wade Avenue, Suite 108, Raleigh, NC 27605. The meeting agenda may be viewed by following this link.

2- Please follow this link for the most current CE programs.

(April 29, 2011)

1- The next meeting of the Board will be 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 1 11, 2011 and Thursday May 12, 2011 at the Board offices, 1033 Wade Avenue, Suite 108, Raleigh, NC 27605. The meeting agenda will be posted here later.

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(April 15, 2011)

1- Actions and Results from the April 13 Board meeting:

Approved the recommendation of the Disciplinary committee regarding improper sales tax computations inspectors may find during inspections. A letter will be sent advising licensees of the findings and advising them to correct their sales tax computations.
Approved the recommendations of the Preneed committee #1- to give staff the discretion whether to list firm names on the monthly preneed report when violations are deemed serious. If staff determines a firm name is to be omitted, they will advise the disciplinary committee as to the reason for this action; #2 Due to correspondence from a number of licensees regarding insurance companies’ failure to provide year end policy information for policies funding pre-need contracts, staff will draft an open letter to be provided to each preneed establishment for distribution to insurance companies when this issue arises and will also draft a model statement to be submitted by policy owners with the assignment or beneficiary change documents directing the company to release year-end death benefit information to the funeral home that is assignee or beneficiary of the policy proceeds. Both of these would be developed and presented to the Board in time to be mailed with the 2011 preneed annual report templates.
Received a staff report regarding an initiative by State Vital Records to correct mistakes on death certificates. Staff has been informed of this through contact with licensees and State Vital Records staff. Some of these instances involve corrections within the medical certification part of the death certificate for which the funeral director is not responsible.
Adopted a meeting schedule for the remainder of 2011. This can be viewed by following this link to the "Calendar" page on this website.

2- The next meeting of the Board will be 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2011 and Thursday May 12, 2011 at the Board offices, 1033 Wade Avenue, Suite 108, Raleigh, NC 27605. The agenda for that meeting will be posted here later.

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(April 8, 2011)

1- The next meeting of the Board will be 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2011 and Thursday April 14, 2011 at the Board offices, 1033 Wade Avenue, Suite 108, Raleigh, NC 27605. Due to hearings, the Board may also meet on April 15. The meeting agenda can be viewed by following this link.

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(April 1, 2011)

1- The next meeting of the Board will be 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2011 and Thursday April 14, 2011 at the Board offices, 1033 Wade Avenue, Suite 108, Raleigh, NC 27605. The agenda for that meeting will be posted here later.

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(March 25, 2011)

2- The Board will be renewing discussions with the Unclaimed Property Division of the State Treasurer's Office to determine how to properly address responsibilities for preneed trust accounts and financial institution's compliance with regulations for reporting accounts that are dormant.

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(March 18, 2011)

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(March 11, 2011)

1- Actions and Results from the March 9 Board meeting:

Set 2011 MBA assessments at $100 per MBA and .30 per member
Received report from Finance & Personnel committee regarding the MBA funds reported to date. All but six MBA's have submitted annual reports; the others are under extension requests. Based on reported figures there are $4,982,543 in funds. Adding an estimate for the outstanding reports (based on last years figures) the total is approximately $5,195,543
Approved the recommendation of the Finance & Personnel committee regarding revisions to the current policy on release of personnel information for public records request.
Approved the recommendation of the Preneed committee to revoke an irrevocable contract on the request of the purchaser who moved out of state and complied with the requirements for such requests.

2- The next meeting of the Board will be 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2011 and Thursday April 14, 2011 at the Board offices, 1033 Wade Avenue, Suite 108, Raleigh, NC 27605. The agenda for that meeting will be posted here later.

3- Please f ollow this link for the most current CE programs.

(March 2, 2011)

1- The next meeting of the Board will be 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2011 and Thursday March 10, 2011 at the Board offices, 1033 Wade Avenue, Suite 108, Raleigh, NC 27605. The agenda for that meeting may be viewed by following this link.

2- Please follow this link for the most current CE programs.

(February 25, 2011)

2- Please follow this link for the most current CE programs.

(February 18, 2011)

1- The next meeting of the Board will be 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2011 and Thursday March 10, 2011 at the Board offices, 1033 Wade Avenue, Suite 108, Raleigh, NC 27605.

2- Board staff attended a recent meeting with representatives from the NC Medical Board, NC Vital Records, the NC Hospital Association and Dr. Deborah Radish, Chief Medical Examiner. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss improving the death registration system, with a focus on Electronic Death Registration. The initial meeting brought forth a number of ideas and a common interest that the system needs improvement both in electronic filing and with appropriate statute changes. Look for updates here, in the email newsletters and in the hard copy newsletters.

3- Please follow this link for the most current CE programs.

(February 11, 2011)

1- The next meeting of the Board will be 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2011 and Thursday March 10, 2011 at the Board offices, 1033 Wade Avenue, Suite 108, Raleigh, NC 27605.

2- Mr. Harris B. High and Mr. Kenneth D. Stainback have taken their Oaths of Office and are duly qualified as Board members. Mr. J. T. Willoughby, III has been re-appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of FD&MA of NC, Inc. Mr. Willoughby took his Oath of Office at the meeting on February 9.

3- Please follow this link for the most current CE programs.

(February 4, 2011)

1- The next meeting of the Board will be 9 a.m. Wednesday, February 9, 2011 and Thursday February 10, 2011 at the Board offices, 1033 Wade Avenue, Suite 108, Raleigh, NC 27605. The Board designated these days primarily for hearings, however; there will be a brief regular business agenda that can be accessed at this link. THE WEB EDITOR IS AWARE OF PROBLEMS WITH THE LINK TO THE AGENDA. PLEASE CHECK BACK PERIODICALLY WHILE EFFORTS ARE UNDERWAY TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.

2- Mr. Harris B. High and Mr. Kenneth D. Stainback have taken their Oaths of Office and are duly qualified as Board members. Mr. J. T. Willoughby, III has been re-appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of FD&MA of NC, Inc. Mr. Willoughby will take his Oath of Office at the meeting on February 9.

3- Please follow this link for the most current CE programs.

(January 28, 2011)

2- Please follow this link for the most current CE programs.

3- 2011 RENEWALS-

Licenses expired December 31, 2010 and must be renewed on or before February 1, 2011 to avoid disciplinary action.
2011 Renewal applications were mailed the end of November. You may access a 2011 renewal form online at www.ncbfs.org on the “Applications” page.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 90-210.23(d) make certain you inform the board of any change in mailing address. In the interest of security, the notice should be in a signed, written format.
Licensees can check their CE hours by accessing the website “Directory” page. Enter either your license number or only your last name. Please keep in mind CE hours recently obtained may not be entered as yet.

(January 21, 2011)

1- Actions and Results from the January 19 Board meeting:

President George Parrott administered the Oaths of Office for Crematory Authority members-elect Lynn Sawyer and Russ Hackett.
Set the interest rate for 2011 recovery fund claim payments at 1/2 of 1%.

2- The next meeting of the Board will be 9 a.m. Wednesday, February 9, 2011 and Thursday February 10, 2011 at the Board offices, 1033 Wade Avenue, Suite 108, Raleigh, NC 27605. The Board designated these days primarily for hearings, however; there will be a brief regular business agenda that will be posted here later.

3- Please follow this link for the most current CE programs.

4- 2011 RENEWALS-

Licenses expired December 31, 2010 and must be renewed on or before February 1, 2011 to avoid disciplinary action.
2011 Renewal applications were mailed the end of November. If you have not received one please contact the Board office. DO NOT wait until the end of January to request another. You may also access renewal forms online at www.ncbfs.org on the “Applications” page.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 90-210.23(d) make certain you inform the board of any change in mailing address. In the interest of security, the notice should be in a signed, written format.
Licensees can check their CE hours by accessing the website “Directory” page. Enter either your license number or only your last name. Please keep in mind CE hours recently obtained may not be entered as yet.

(January 14, 2011)

1- The re-scheduled meeting of the Board will be 9 a.m. Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at the Board offices, 1033 Wade Avenue, Suite 108, Raleigh, NC 27605. The agenda for the meeting can be accessed here.

2- Please follow this link for the most current CE programs.

3- 2011 RENEWALS-

Licenses expired December 31, 2010 and must be renewed on or before February 1, 2011 to avoid disciplinary action.
2011 Renewal applications were mailed the end of November. If you have not received one please contact the Board office. DO NOT wait until the end of January to request another. You may also access renewal forms online at www.ncbfs.org on the “Applications” page.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 90-210.23(d) make certain you inform the board of any change in mailing address. In the interest of security, the notice should be in a signed, written format.
Licensees can check their CE hours by accessing the website “Directory” page. Enter either your license number or only your last name. Please keep in mind CE hours recently obtained may not be entered as yet.

4- The Board office will be closed Monday January 17 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.

IMPORTANT MEETING UPDATE

(January 10, 2011)

The Board meetings originally scheduled for January 12 & 13, 2011 have been cancelled due to forecasted weather and road conditions. The meeting has been re-scheduled for Wednesday, January 19, 2011.

(January 7, 2011)

1- The next meeting of the Board will be 9 a.m. Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at the Board offices, 1033 Wade Avenue, Suite 108, Raleigh, NC 27605. The agenda for the meeting can be accessed here. The Board also scheduled hearings for 9 a.m. Thursday, January 13, 2011.

2- Please follow this link for the most current CE programs.

3- 2011 RENEWALS-

Licenses expired December 31, 2010 and must be renewed on or before February 1, 2011 to avoid disciplinary action.
2011 Renewal applications were mailed the end of November. If you have not received one please contact the Board office. DO NOT wait until the end of January to request another. You may also access renewal forms online at www.ncbfs.org on the “Applications” page.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 90-210.23(d) make certain you inform the board of any change in mailing address. In the interest of security, the notice should be in a signed, written format.
Licensees can check their CE hours by accessing the website “Directory” page. Enter either your license number or only your last name. Please keep in mind CE hours recently obtained may not be entered as yet.

4- The Board office will be closed Monday January 17 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.

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