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Funeral Directors Examining Board

Review the formation and governing rules of the Funeral Directors Examining Board. Disclaimer: Please review Wisconsin statutes for full board requirements. 

Formation Statute: Wis. Stat. Sec 15.405(16)
Rules Statute: Wis. Stat. Ch 445 

Related Professions: Funeral Directors


Officers & Members

The members of the Funeral Directors Examining Board are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Legislature to serve 4-year terms. The Board consists of four licensed funeral directors and two public members.

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Member Name

Officer

Member ​​​Type

Term Expiration

Tara ​J. Steininger

Chairperson

​Funeral Director/Embalmer Member

7/1/2029

​A. Dawn Adams

Vice Chairperson

Funeral Director/Embalmer Member

7/1/2027

Mary ​Hoehne

Secretary (Non-Voting)

Public Member

7/1/2029

Stephen ​Casey

Funeral Director/Embalmer Member

7/1/2030

Kevin A. ​Dembinski

Funeral Director/Embalmer Member

7/1/2027

​​Colleen M. McCracken

Public Member

7/1/2029

​*Board members whose terms have expired may continue to serve until their successor is confirmed by the Senate.


Board Materials

Meeting Schedule

Click the link below to access the Funeral Directors Examining Board meeting dates as well as options to join a session, apply to serve on the board, or submit an agenda item.

Board Statutes

Click the link below to access the codes and statutes governing the Funeral Directors Examining Board.

Pre-Planning a Funeral Guide

The Wisconsin DSPS Consumer Guide to Pre-Planning a Funeral is designed to provide consumer information to help in making well-informed decisions for pre-planning a funeral.

Funeral Home Inspection FAQs

Click the link below to view licensing & inspection requirements for Wisconsin funeral homes.


Go to Apply to Serve on the Board Go to Suggest an Agenda Item

FTC Funeral Rule, Compliance, & Resources

FTC Funeral Rule

Click the link below to view the Federal Trade Commission's Funeral Rule & resources to help consumers make informed decisions.

Compliance Materials | FTC Funeral Rule

Click the link below to view the federal rules, definitions, sales materials sales, and FAQs for complying with the FTC Funeral Rule. (English)

FTC Cumplimiento con la Regla de Funerales

Haga clic en el enlace de abajo para ver las normas federales, definiciones, materiales de ventas y preguntas frecuentes para cumplir con la Regla de Funerales de la FTC. (en español)



Contact Us

Call:
(608) 266-2112

Email for questions:
dsps@wi.gov

Mailing Address:
Funeral Directors Examining Board 
DSPS 
PO Box 8366 
Madison, WI 53705 

Office Hours:
7:45 AM - 4:30 PM

Location:
Department of Safety and Professional Services
4822 Madison Yards Way
Madison, WI 53705 

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