Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee Title 0460 - Dentistry
xHere’s a comprehensive overview of Tennessee Title 0660 – Funeral Directors & Embalmers, effective through March 23, 2025(regulations.justia.com):
📘 Title 0660 – Chapters Overview
0660‑01: General Provisions – Definitions, scope, fairness standards
0660‑02: Examinations – Licensure exam procedures
0660‑03: Fees – Application, student/apprentice, renewal fees (regulations.justia.com, regulations.justia.com)
0660‑04: Apprentices – Rules for apprenticeships
0660‑05: Funeral Directors & Embalmers – Licensing and special provisions (e.g., military spouses) (publications.tnsosfiles.com)
0660‑06: Funeral Establishments – Requirements for funeral homes and embalming facilities
0660‑07: Rules of Procedure – Contested case hearings
0660‑08: Civil Penalties – Fines, sanctions
0660‑09: Crematory Requirements – Standards for crematories
0660‑10: Continuing Education – CE requirements for licensees
0660‑11: Standards of Service & Practice – Professional ethics and service standards
0660‑12: Removal Service – Rules for deceased‑body transport (regulations.justia.com, tn.gov)
🔍 Selected Highlights
Fees (Chapter 03)
$50 non-refundable fee for registration as a:
Student in embalming/directing program
Apprentice embalmer
Apprentice funeral director (regulations.justia.com)
General Provisions (Chapter 01)
Encompass definitions, scope of board authority, and integration with federal/trade practices standards
Examinations (Chapter 02)
Licensure exams for funeral directors and embalmers; administered per Board procedures
Apprentices (Chapter 04)
Defines apprentice eligibility, supervision, and registration requirements
Licensing (Chapter 05)
Covers application processes, documentation, and a streamlined licensing pathway for military applicant spouses (law.cornell.edu)
Funeral Establishments (Chapter 06)
Rules ensuring facilities operate with proper licensing, sanitary standards, and FTC compliance
Crematory Standards (Chapter 09)
Regulations covering facility design, operation, and record-keeping for crematories
Continuing Education (Chapter 10)
Specifies required CE hours and provider accreditation standards
Standards of Service & Practice (Chapter 11)
Sets ethical requirements, inclusive of public pricing displays and sanitation standards (tn.gov)
Removal Services (Chapter 12)
Governs the transportation and handling of decedents
🛠️ Where to Find the Full Text
You can access the complete regulations via:
Tennessee Secretary of State’s PDF collection (Rule 0660 series) (publications.tnsosfiles.com)
Justia or Cornell Law Online for chapter-by-chapter access
✅ For Further Questions
Feel free to ask if you’d like:
Full fees schedule (including renewal/application amounts)
Details on continuing education hours
Licensing requirements for foreign-trained professionals
Clarifications on crematory or removal‑service rules
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