Board of Morticians clears inspection backlog, but looks to legislators for further improvements

By: Danielle J. Brown

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: January 28, 2026

Words: 807

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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Officials with an oversight board for Maryland’s morticians and funeral services reported to lawmakers Tuesday that a significant backlog of inspections has been cleared, after unsanitary conditions at a Charles County crematorium mired the board in controversy a year ago.

Erika Malone, executive director of the Maryland State Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors, reported that by November 2025, the board was able to clear a backlog of over 300 facility inspections that are supposed …

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