Newsletters

The Oregon Mortuary and Cemetery Board regularly publishes a newsletter for all licensees and members of the death care industry in Oregon. The Newsletter includes updates to the law, information on Board member or staff changes, and guidance on commonly asked questions. If you would like to be added to our electronic mailing list, please contact Board staff. Do you have a suggestion for a topic that you want to see covered in a future newsletter? Let us know!

Past issues dating back to 2015 are available on this page. For older issues, please contact Board staff.

The Center for Vital Statistics also publishes a Newsletter related to Death Certificates. OMCB encourages all funeral service practitioners to regularly read both newsletters.

Name	In This Issue
January 2024 Newsletter
October 2023 Newsletter
October 2022 Newsletter
January 2020 Newsletter
January 2018 Newsletter	Inside This Issue: Executive Director Sigmund-Gaines Resigns, Next Steps Death Certificate Fee Increase OMCB License Renewals Updated Indigent Disposition Resources 2018 Board Meeting Schedule
August 2017 Newsletter	Inside This Issue: Recent Rulemaking and Future Endeavors HB 2317: Board Member Changes Updates to the Indigent Disposition Program WesternU Accepts Indigent Donor-Patients Records Management: Converting Paper Files to an Electronic Database Upcoming OMCB Meetings
December 2016 Newsletter	Inside This Issue: OMCB Named to The Conference’s Model Practice Act Review Committee Working Copies of the Death Record Oregon Legislative Session Begins Feb. 2017 The Complaint Process: From the Investigator’s Desk New Program Announced by the Department of Veteran Affairs Electronic Death Record System (EDRS) Update Upcoming OMCB Meetings'
July 2016 Newsletter	Inside This Issue: Indigent Disposition Fund (IDF) Management Moves to OMCB “Simplified” VA Burial Benefits The Washington Post: In Theory (Part III) Cascadia Rising Exercise Upcoming OMCB Meetings
January 2016 Newsletter	Inside This Issue: Administrative Rulemaking: Review & Update Vital Records Fee Increase Indigent Disposition Program Indigent Disposition Fund Reimbursement Application (Form FS-432) The Washington Post: In Theory (Part II) Governor’s State Employee Food Drive Upcoming OMCB Meetings
December 2015 Newsletter	Inside This Issue: Administrative Rulemaking A Collaborative Effort Moving Forward When to Contact the Board Marijuana Use in the Workplace The Washington Post: In Theory (Part I) And Now, a Word From Our Inspector When to Use Preneed & At Need Contracts Upcoming OMCB Meetings & Notice of Public Hearing
September 2015 Newsletter	Inside This Issue: 2015 Strategic Planning Recap Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Funeral Home Inspections Cemetery Rules & Regulations Burial at Sea Frontline Documentary: Being Mortal Disposal of Unclaimed Burial Spaces Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries New Board Member Bios Upcoming OMCB Meetings
July 2015 Newsletter	Inside This Issue 2015 Legislation: Results Continuing Education vs Competency-Based Requirements Requirements for Disinterment License Renewal Frontline Documentary: Facing Death Spotlight on Oregon Health Statistics (OHS) Matters of Record: An Oregon Vital Statistics Publication International Death Care News: The Ruriden Columbarium Veterans’ Combat Status Reporting Upcoming OMCB Meetings
May 2015 Newsletter	Inside This Issue: 2015 Legislative Happenings OMCB Wins Food Drive Challenge Occupational Safety in Death Care Model Practice Act for Funeral Service Facility Inspections, Oh My! Burial on Private Property Amending Name of Funeral Home on Death Record Right to Control Disposition Memorial Day History Upcoming OMCB Meetings
February 2015 Newsletter	Inside This Issue: Continuing Education Legistlative Happenings Oregon Burial Site Guides Available Governor's Food Drive 2015 Board Members Registered Name with the Board