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.
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