H. C. R. 45

(By Delegates Love, Varner, Osborne, Fantasia, Heck, Nichols, Stalnaker and Given)
(Originating in the Committee on Government Organization)

Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to make a study of the funeral service industry in West Virginia.

Whereas, Efficient, effective, reliable and proper funeral service is an important factor in the lives of each and every citizen of the state; and
Whereas, Each year several bills are introduced in the Legislature regarding the funeral service industry; and
Whereas, A thorough review of the funeral service industry in West Virginia would aid legislators in making the decisions they are called upon to make regarding this vital service to the citizenry; and
Whereas, A proper study of the funeral service industry would necessarily include input from the West Virginia Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors, funeral service practitioners, cremators, embalmers, small and large funeral establishments and crematories, others involved in the disposition of human remains; and those affected by the industry; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby requested to review, examine, and study the funeral serviceindustry in West Virginia and to make recommendations to the 1997 Legislature regarding its findings, conclusions and recommendations together with drafts of any proposed legislation necessary to effectuate said recommendations; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct this study be paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance.