Legislative

Legislative

Issues WAC is tracking:

  • Winter burials

  • Alternative disposition proposals

  • Cremation permit requirements

  • And much, much more.

WAC Members receive quarterly legislative updates and practical tips on what the law means for them.

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Wisconsin Cemeterians should be familiar with these portions of the state statutes:

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Wisconsin Chapter 157 the Cemetery Statutes: (go to Subchapter II for Cemeteries) http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/157

Wisconsin Chapter 440: (go to Subchapter VII for Crematory Authorities and to Subchapter IX for Cemetery Authorities, Salespersons and Preneed Sellers) http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/440

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Wisconsin Cemetery Board Main Page: https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/BoardsCouncils/Cemetery/Default.aspx

Professional Licenses:

Cemetery Association Page: https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/CemeteryAssociation/Default.aspx

Cemetery Authority Page: https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/CemeteryAuthorityLicensed/Default.aspx

Cemetery Preneed Seller Page: https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/CemeteryPreneedSeller/Default.aspx

Cemetery Salesperson Page: https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/CemeterySalesperson/Default.aspx

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https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/RulesStatutes/Cemetery.aspx

Wisconsin Funeral and Cemetery Aids Program: http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/em/WFCAP/index.htm