OAR 170-135-0020: Funeral Arrangements

(1) A funeral director: (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; (b) May complete applications for Social Security, Veterans Administration, or other available death benefits after consulting with the Estate Administrator; and (c) Must itemize Funeral costs associated with each service provided by the funeral director, which includes, but is not limited to: (A) Funeral costs; (B) Cemetery costs; (C) Disposition costs; (D) Burial costs; and (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: (a) Amount of assets available in the estate; (b) The expressed desires of the decedent's friends and associates concerning appropriate Funeral services; (c) The number of persons expected to attend any Funeral services offered; and (d) The prominence of the decedent in the local community.