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At this time, Colorado is the
only U.S. state that does not
license funeral service practitioners or funeral establishments.
Colorado's
Legislative Assembly abolished the licensing system in 1982 and
the legislature has repeatedly rejected attempts to restore a
licensing system, most recently in 2006 when a licensing bill
was vetoed by then Colorado Governor Bill Owen.
The Colorado Funeral Service Board (CFSB) - previously
called the Mortuary Science Commission - was created in
1982 by the funeral service industry to promote
professionalism under a voluntary system of certification,
registration and the development and maintenance of
standards.
Individuals may apply for certification based on sufficient
education, training and experience and must agree to
maintain the standards and ethics of the CFSB.
Participation in
the CFSB's professional certification program is strictly
voluntary.
By maintaining
strict standards, CFSB certification is recognized by other
state licensing boards for reciprocal requirements.
More than 200 funeral service
professionals are certified by the Colorado Funeral Service
Board.
These
individuals have committed to upholding high ethical standards,
a high degree of professionalism, continued practical competence
and ongoing education that will benefit consumers and the
funeral service profession in Colorado.
Click here to see a
list of these certified professionals.
Since the certification program is voluntary
and is not mandated by the State of Colorado, the Colorado
Funeral Service Board has no enforcement authority or legal
control over violations.
For Consumers
The CFSB
may assist consumers in resolving complaints.
Anyone
may file a complaint, but he/she must do so in writing
and must sign the complaint within one year of an incident. The
complaint should include a detailed account of the facts
involved in the case and should be specific about the expected
resolution.
Click
here for more information about filing a complaint
Click here for Consumer Tips
about Funeral Planning and PreNeed
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Click here for a list of CFSB Certified Professionals in
Colorado
How Do I Apply for CFSB
Certification?
Click here for
applications and instructions.
Individuals may apply for certification in four categories based
on sufficient education, training and experience and must agree
to maintain the standards and ethics of the CFSB.
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Mortuary Science Practitioner (MSP
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Certified Funeral Director (CFD)
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Certified Embalming Technician (CET)
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Certified Intern/Trainee
Since the certification program is voluntary and is not mandated
by the State of Colorado, the Colorado Funeral Service Board has
no enforcement authority over legal or regulatory violations.
Formal Education
The
MORTUARY SCIENCE PROGRAM at Arapahoe Community College
is the only ABFSE-accredited program in Colorado. The Colorado Funeral Directors Association and the Colorado Funeral Service
Boards stand behind ACC's commitment to excellence in mortuary science
training.
or information on requirements of other
states or the names of other accredited Schools of Mortuary
Science contact:
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