2020 Colorado Revised Statutes
Title 12 - Professions And Occupations
Article 135. Mortuaries and Crematories
Section 12-135-111. Title protection.
(1) A person shall not advertise, represent, or hold himself or herself out as or use the title of a "mortuary science practitioner" unless the person:
Has at least two thousand hours practicing or interning as a mortuary science practitioner, including, without limitation, experience in cremation and embalming;
Has graduated with a certificate, diploma, or degree in mortuary science from:
A program accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education or itssuccessor, if the successor is approved by the director, and the program is part of a school of higher education; or
A school of higher education accredited by the American Board of Funeral ServiceEducation or its successor, if the successor is approved by the director; and
(c) Has taken the mortuary science test, known as the national board examination, administered by the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards or its successor, if the successor is approved by the director, and received a passing score.
(2) A person shall not advertise, represent, or hold oneself out as or use the title of a "funeral director" unless the applicant:
(a) Has at least two thousand hours practicing or interning as a funeral director; and (b) Has directed at least fifty funerals or graveside services.
(3) A person shall not advertise, represent, or hold oneself out as or use the title of an "embalmer" unless the applicant:
(a) Has at least four thousand hours practicing or interning as an embalmer; and (b) Has embalmed at least fifty human remains.
(4) For purposes of this section, intern or practice hours from Colorado or any other state shall meet the standards set by this section.
Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 948, § 1, effective October 1.
Editor's note: (1) This section is similar to former § 12-54-111 as it existed prior to 2019.
(2) This section is repealed, effective July 1, 2024, pursuant to § 12-135-406.
