Licnesing and Regulation - Richmond, Cemetery Board, Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
9960 Mayland Drive, Richmond, VA 23233
Refer to Board Regulations: http://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title18/agency15/
VA
Description
The Cemetery Board regulates for-profit cemeteries that offer perpetual care services or pre-need burial contracts, and that are required to maintain trust fund accounts. Cemeteries owned and operated by churches, the state, and all counties, cities, and towns are exempt from licensure and the board's jurisdiction. Additional exemptions are given to certain non-profit, association and family cemeteries.
Providing organization
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
DPOR issues state credentials—licenses, certificates or registrations—to those qualified to practice in regulated professions. We protect the public by verifying minimum competency, investigating complaints, and upholding professional compliance with state law and regulations.