Board & Staff Members

The Embalmers Board was established in 1909 and amended by Act 412 of 1957. The Funeral Directors and Embalmers Board was established by Act 325 of 1983 and subsequently amended by Acts 271 of 85, 106 of 89 and 839 of 97.

The Board is charged with the licensure of Funeral Directors, Embalmers, Establishments, Transport Services and Crematories. The Board conducts testing for licensees, inspects establishments, coordinates and directs the funeral director and embalmers apprenticeship programs, investigates and hears complaints, administers and tracks the Continuing Education Program and answers public inquiries.

The Board is comprised of 7 members, 5 professional, 1 consumer and 1 senior citizen. The Board Staff consists of an Executive Secretary, Inspector, Investigator and part time Bookkeeper.

Board Members & Staff

Tony Smith, President P.O. Box 1605 Glenwood, AR 71943 870-356-2114 Expires 6/1/12 At Large	Garland Camper, Vice President 201 S. Broadway, Ste 340 Little Rock, AR 72201 501-779-7610 2nd District Expires 6/1/10
Rev. George Smith 116 Holloway St Camden, AR 71701 Expires 6/1/11 Consumer Rep	Eddie Hawkins P.O .Box 1199 Texarkana, AR 75504 903-794-1200 Expires 6/1/10 4th District
Ronnie Ocker, Sr 1207 N. 8th St. Van Buren, AR 72956 479-474-2523 Expires 6/1/11 3rd District	Patricia Roberts 224 West Pine St. Prescott, AR 71857 Expires 6/1/10 Senior Citizens Rep.
James T. Woodard 350 F. St. Wynne, AR 72396 870-238-7237 Expires 6/1/11 1st District	Rachael F. McGrew, Exec. 101 E. Capitol, Ste 113 Little Rock, AR 72201 501-682-0574 FAX: 501-682-0575
Boyd Heath, Inspector 116 Mossyrock Hot Springs, AR 71913 501-767-5771	Amy Goode, Adm. Asst. 101 E. Capitol, Ste 113 Little Rock, AR 72201 501-682-0574

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