1. (1) A funeral director:

   1. (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;
   2. (b) May complete applications for Social Security, Veterans Administration, or other available death benefits after consulting with the Estate Administrator; and

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

      1. (A) Funeral costs;
      2. (B) Cemetery costs;
      3. (C) Disposition costs;
      4. (D) Burial costs; and
      5. (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:
   4. (a) Amount of assets available in the estate;
   5. (b) The expressed desires of the decedent's friends and associates concerning appropriate Funeral services;
   6. (c) The number of persons expected to attend any Funeral services offered; and
   7. (d) The prominence of the decedent in the local community.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 178.050

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 113.242

History

OST 2-2021, adopt filed 06/29/2021, effective 07/01/2021