Mortuary Science
Licensing and regulation of funeral establishments, crematories, alkaline hydrolysis, morticians, interns and funeral directors. The MDH Mortuary Science Section regulates and enforces Minnesota Statute 149A; Funeral Industry Law.
COVID-19 Updates
Guidance:
Guidance for Hmong Funerals during COVID-19 (PDF) (updated 6/30/21)
Testing Decedents for COVID-19 (PDF) (updated 4/01/22)
Additional resources:
Indoor Air Considerations: COVID-19
Subscribe to Cultural, Faith, and Disability Communities COVID-19 Updates
FEMA will help pay for funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020 for deaths related to COVID-19. See FEMA’s COVID-19 Funeral Assistance webpage for who can apply and what expenses are covered. FEMA will accept applications starting Monday, April 12, 2021. Please tell the families you serve about this assistance.
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Announcements
- Mortuary Science Announcements
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Advisory Committee
- Mortuary Science Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee
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Applications and Forms
- Applications and Forms
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Complaints
- Mortuary Science Complaints
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Cremation
- Cremation Information
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Disciplinary Actions
- Disciplinary Actions
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Legislation, Laws and Rules
- State and Federal Laws, Rules and Regulations
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Consumers
- Consumer Information
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Establishments
- Mortuary Science Establishment Information
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Interns
- Internship Information
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Morticians and Funeral Directors
- Mortician and Funeral Director Information
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Resources
- Related Sites and Contacts
- Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office
- MDH Death Registration
- MDH Emergency Preparedness & Response
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Contact
- Contact Us
