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 
Yes
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 1/1/202612/31/2025LimitedMemberRecommended by the NC Funeral Directors Association
Steven L. Lyons 1/1/202612/31/2025LimitedMemberRecommended by the Funeral Directors & Morticians Association of NC Inc.
Gary Lewis Overcash 11/1/202412/31/2026LimitedMemberRecommended by the NC Funeral Directors Association
Robert Nunnaley 11/1/202412/31/2026LimitedMemberRecommended by the NC Funeral Directors Association
Vacant1/1/202612/31/2025LimitedMemberRecommended by the Funeral Directors & Morticians Association of NC Inc.
Thomas T. Hilderbrand 1/1/202412/31/2026LimitedChairRecommended by the Funeral Directors & Morticians Association of NC Inc.
Le'Shekia Hines Coleman 1/1/202512/31/2027LimitedMemberLicensee not affiliated with any funeral service trade association


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