Board of Examiners in Mortuary Science
The Michigan Board of Examiners in Mortuary Science was created under Article 18 of Public Act 299 of 1980, as amended to license and regulate the practice of mortuary science and funeral establishments in Michigan.
The board currently oversees the practice of approximately 2,140 mortuary science licensees, 3 funeral directors (not licensed to embalm), 88 resident trainees, and 754 funeral homes. (Source DELEG)
The board comprises 9 voting members: 6 licensees and 3 public members.
Professional members:
- David Akins
- John Desmond
- Christine Daggett
- Thomas Stark
- Stephen Kemp
- Thomas Lynch
Public members:
- Ida DeHass
- Rev. Donald Duford
- Father Russell Kohler

