Or. Admin. Code § 170-135-0020

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 170-135-0020 - Funeral Arrangements

(1) A funeral director:

(a) May not initiate any Funeral arrangements without prior approval from the Estate Administrator appointed by the Treasurer. The Treasurer retains discretion of what to approve;

(b) May complete applications for Social Security, Veterans Administration, or other available death benefits after consulting with the Estate Administrator; and

(c) Must itemize Funeral costs associated with each service provided by the funeral director, which includes, but is not limited to:

(A) Funeral costs;

(B) Cemetery costs;

(C) Disposition costs;

(D) Burial costs; and

(E) Any other service proposed and provided by the funeral director.

(2) The types of services for a plain and decent Funeral is determined by considering:

(a) Amount of assets available in the estate;

(b) The expressed desires of the decedent's friends and associates concerning appropriate Funeral services;

(c) The number of persons expected to attend any Funeral services offered; and

(d) The prominence of the decedent in the local community.

Or. Admin. Code § 170-135-0020

OST 2-2021, adopt filed 06/29/2021, effective 7/1/2021

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 178.050

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 113.242