New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules Frl - State Board of Registration of Funeral Directors and Embalmers
Here’s a comprehensive overview of Chapter Frl—the administrative rules governing the State Board of Registration of Funeral Directors and Embalmers in New Hampshire:
📋 Overview of Frl Chapters
Based on the official NH legal code (current as of Register No. 13, March 27, 2025), the Frl chapters are structured as follows:
Frl 100 – Purpose, definitions, organization & public information
Frl 200 – Rules of practice and procedure
Frl 300 – Registration and licensure (apprentice embalmers, embalmers, funeral directors, fee schedules, etc.)
Frl 400 – Continued status (renewals, inactive licenses)
Frl 500 – Ethical and professional standards
Frl 600 – Licensed funeral home regulations
Frl 700 – Preparation room requirements and equipment
Frl 800 – Crematories
Frl 900 – Resomation facility regulations
Appendices I & II: Additional forms and related materials
🔍 Key Provisions by Chapter
Frl 100
Contains foundational definitions and scope, including terms such as “Board,” “Licensee,” “Unlicensed personnel,” and the role of the “Executive director” (i.e., Director of the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification)
Frl 200
Establishes procedures for hearings, investigations, disciplinary actions, and petition filings by applicants or licensees. Details include adjudicative hearing protocols (Frl 206), intervention rights, and notice requirements.
Frl 300
Covers licensure standards:
Frl 301 – Apprentice embalmer requirements
Frl 302 – Full embalmer licensing
Frl 303 – Funeral director qualifications
Frl 304 – Use of unlicensed personnel
Frl 307 – Fee schedules
Frl 308 – Eye procurement rules
Frl 400
Addresses continuing licensure standards, renewal timelines, inactive or lapsed status, reinstatement criteria, and continuing education obligations.
Frl 500
Sets forth ethical obligations and professional conduct standards for both embalmers and funeral directors.
Frl 600–Frl 700
Provide detailed facility regulation standards, including:
Funeral home licensing and facility requirements (Frl 600)
Preparation room equipment, structural, and sanitation standards (Frl 700)
Frl 800 & Frl 900
Regulate:
Crematory operations, equipment, records, and emissions (Frl 800)
Resomation (alkaline hydrolysis) facilities, protocols, and safety measures (Frl 900).
🛠️ Licensure & Board Authority
The Board operates under RSA 325 (Funeral Directors and Embalmers statutes), while licensure and disciplinary actions proceed under Frl 100–500 rules. The Executive Director of OPLC plays a key administrative role—implementing rulemaking via RSA 541-A and managing Board processes
License application (apprentice, embalmer, funeral director) requires meeting educational/training standards, passing Board exams, and paying fees
Continuing education mandates and renewal procedures are defined in Frl 400.
Ethics oversight: The Board hears complaints, holds disciplinary proceedings, and can suspend/revoke licenses for violations under Frl 500.
Facility compliance: Funeral homes, prep rooms, and crematories must meet strict facility construction, sanitation, and documentation standards (Frl 600–800).
Expanded modalities: Frl 900 governs the emerging practice of resomation, ensuring safety, environmental protection, and procedural oversight.
⚖️ How to Use These Rules
Looking for a specific section? e.g., definitions → Frl 102; apprentice embalmer → Frl 301.
Planning licensure? Review Frl 300 and associated RSA statutes; check Board site for application forms.
Operating or opening a facility? Ensure compliance with Frl 600–900 standards.
Facing a complaint or disciplinary hearing? See Frl 200-206 for process and rights.
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