Creation; number, appointment, qualifications and terms of members; Chair.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 642.020
in effect1. The Nevada Funeral and Cemetery Services Board, consisting of seven members appointed by the Governor, is hereby created.
2. The Governor shall appoint:
(a) Two members who are actively engaged as a funeral director or embalmer.
(b) One member who is actively engaged as an operator of a cemetery.
(c) One member who is actively engaged in the operation of a crematory or direct cremation facility.
(d) Three members who are representatives of the general public.
3. No member of the Board who is a representative of the general public may:
(a) Be the holder of a license, permit or certificate issued by the Board or be an applicant or former applicant for such a license, permit or certificate.
(b) Be related within the third degree of consanguinity or affinity to the holder of a license, permit or certificate issued by the Board.
(c) Be employed by the holder of a license, permit or certificate issued by the Board.
4. After the initial terms, members of the Board serve terms of 4 years, except when appointed to fill unexpired terms.
5. The Chair of the Board must be chosen from the members of the Board who are representatives of the general public.
Source: NV Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-642.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026