# WAC 308-48-040: WAC 308-48-040. Control of human remains

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_48_040

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 308-48-040
- **Heading:** WAC 308-48-040. Control of human remains
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 308 / Chapter 308-48 / Section 308-48-040

## Text

No licensee will, directly or indirectly, assume control of any human remains without having first obtained authority from the person(s) having the right to control the disposition of the human remains under RCW 68.50.160 , as to matters relating to the preparation, handling and final disposition of the human remains (including steps in preparation, autopsy, embalming, dressing, viewing, videotaping, photographing, funeral, disposition merchandise, and disposition arrangements).

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 308-48-010 WAC 308-48-010. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_48_010.md)
- [WAC 308-48-015 WAC 308-48-015. Retired status certificate of registration](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_48_015.md)
- [WAC 308-48-030 WAC 308-48-030. Care of human remains](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_48_030.md)
- [WAC 308-48-031 WAC 308-48-031. Funeral establishment facility, equipment, and embalming and preparation room standards](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_48_031.md)
- [WAC 308-48-040 WAC 308-48-040. Control of human remains](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_48_040.md)
- [WAC 308-48-050 WAC 308-48-050. Confidentiality](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_48_050.md)
- [WAC 308-48-060 WAC 308-48-060. Against concealment of crime](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_48_060.md)
- [WAC 308-48-075 WAC 308-48-075. Display of licenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_48_075.md)
- [WAC 308-48-080 WAC 308-48-080. Improper use of license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_48_080.md)
- [WAC 308-48-085 WAC 308-48-085. Funeral establishments and branch establishments — Inspections](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_48_085.md)
- [WAC 308-48-132 WAC 308-48-132. Funeral director licensure requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_48_132.md)
- [WAC 308-48-135 WAC 308-48-135. Embalmer licensure requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_48_135.md)
- [WAC 308-48-141 WAC 308-48-141. Application for examination and reciprocity](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_48_141.md)
- [WAC 308-48-142 WAC 308-48-142. Licensing examination](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_48_142.md)

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