On behalf of the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), Bureau of Licensing for Professions and Occupations (BLPO), AFCCA is sharing important updates regarding the Human Remains (Funeral Board Incorporation) rulemaking drafts.
Following the recent survey (which closed September 14, 2025), BLPO reviewed your feedback on Article 4 rules, which cover licensure and operation requirements for crematories. Updates have been made to the draft based on the comments received.
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To review the updated draft rules, visit the Administrative Counsel & Rules Active Rulemakings webpage for Human Remains (Funeral Board Incorporation).
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Click September Draft Article 4 to access the draft, then select Online Survey to provide your feedback.
In addition, updated drafts for Article 1 and Article 2 have also been posted for review and comment.
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Click September Draft Article 1 to access the draft, then select Online Survey to provide feedback.
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Click September Draft Article 2 to access the draft, then select Online Survey to provide feedback.
For comparison, previous versions of the draft rules for all articles remain available on the same webpage.
📅 Deadline: The surveys for Article 1, Article 2, and Article 4 will remain open until Sunday, October 5, 2025, at 11:59 PM.
Your expertise and input are essential in shaping these rules, and we encourage you to review the drafts and share your feedback.
Thank you for your continued participation and support of our profession.