North Carolina Board of Funeral Service

Commission Details

Board Website Board Website
Long Name North Carolina Board of Funeral Service
Department Independent
Governor Appointments 7
Total Board Positions 9
Cite Name N.C. Gen. Stat.
Cite Number § 90-210.18A as amended by N.C. Sess. L. 2025-76, § 3.1
Ethics 1
Term Length 3 years - 2 consecutive
Purpose The board regulates the practice of funeral service in the state.

Current Members

Member Name Term Start Date Term End Date Term Type Position Requirements
Richard D. Hincher January 1, 2026 December 31, 2028 Limited Member Recommended by the NC Funeral Directors Association
Steven L. Lyons January 1, 2026 December 31, 2028 Limited Member Recommended by the Funeral Directors & Morticians Association of NC Inc.
Gary Lewis Overcash November 1, 2024 December 31, 2026 Limited Member Recommended by the NC Funeral Directors Association
Robert Nunnaley November 1, 2024 December 31, 2026 Limited Member Recommended by the NC Funeral Directors Association
Vacant January 1, 2026 December 31, 2028 Limited Member Recommended by the Funeral Directors & Morticians Association of NC Inc.
Thomas T. Hilderbrand January 1, 2024 December 31, 2026 Limited Chair Recommended by the Funeral Directors & Morticians Association of NC Inc.
Le'Shekia Hines Coleman January 1, 2025 December 31, 2027 Limited Member Licensee not affiliated with any funeral service trade association
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