WAG 22-06-04-a.

For receipt of the Department's payment, the funeral home must provide the following services:

  • prepare and preserve the body;
  • provide a casket, outside box, or urn if needed;
  • transport the body by means common to that area;
  • provide the usual services of the funeral home;
  • arrange for religious services, if requested;
  • provide the proper burial clothing, if needed; and
  • provide grave services if that is the custom.

NOTE: For cremations, the Department does not require a funeral director to provide a casket and preparation and preservation of the body to receive payment for services. A casket and preparation and preservation of the body are to be provided if required due to the type of service.