Can I be my own "funeral director" if a family member dies as we (spouse and I) have made arrangements for a home wake/funeral. We have all of the directives written down, our caskets in the basement etc. In Iowa the FUNERAL DIRECTOR signs the initial death certificate. Unles it's a 'suspicious' death... am trying to get away from that.

Hi, bls46!

There is information that can be found via clicking on the following links that should be helpful to you. I hope that it is!

From what I have read, it would appear that you can be your own funeral director in Iowa, as long as certain conditions are met.

Caring for Your Own Dead

Funeral Regulations in North America | ISNA

http://www.state.ia.us/elderaffairs/...sition_Act.pdf

IFDA

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/rulemaking/fu...FA-Exh%20A.pdf

Thanks!