The Boardroom, the Hearing, and the Aftermath: Navigating Disciplinary Action and Board Proceedings

This is the final installment in a four-part continuing education series focused on regulatory enforcement by the Ohio Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors (OBEFD).

Building on Parts One, Two, and Three, this session explores what happens after an investigation concludes and a matter proceeds to formal Board action. The program provides a step-by-step overview of the disciplinary process—from notice and hearing through final resolution.

Attendees will learn the structure and purpose of Board hearings, the roles of the Board, counsel, witnesses, and licensees, as well as possible outcomes, sanctions, and post-hearing considerations.

Participants will gain practical insight into what to expect during Board proceedings, how decisions are made, and how disciplinary outcomes can impact licensure and professional standing. This session completes the series by connecting investigation, public exposure, and enforcement to final resolution.

About the Series

This on-demand course is Part 4 of From First Call to Final Order: A Practical Compliance Series on Ohio Board Enforcement. Each session builds upon the previous, providing a comprehensive understanding of regulatory enforcement conducted by the Ohio Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors. The full series is also available as a bundle: purchase the complete 4-hour series and receive all four programs for the price of two!

Part 1: When Things Go Sideways: The Complaint, the Response, and the Board’s Investigation

• Practical insight into understanding the formal board complaint process, effectively responding to complaints to minimize risk, and overview of the regulatory process

Part 2: How the Regulations Get Their Teeth: Ohio Lawmaking, Administrative Rules, and Chapter 4717

• An overview of how funeral service laws and administrative rules are developed and enforced in Ohio.

Part 3: Damage Control in the Digital Age: Crisis Management When a Funeral Becomes a Viral Headline and Clickbait

• Strategies for managing reputational risk and public response in today’s digital environment.

Part 4: The Boardroom, the Hearing, and the Aftermath: Navigating Disciplinary Action and Board Proceedings

• A detailed look at hearings, disciplinary processes, and outcomes.