Bill No. 559 amends the Funeral Services Licensing Act in Oklahoma by updating definitions and allowing certain sales of funeral merchandise without requiring a license. Specifically, the definition of "embalmer" is modified to clarify the methods of preservation of human remains, and the term "apprentice" is revised to remove the requirement of being registered in the State of Oklahoma, replacing it with a reference to "this state." Additionally, the bill introduces a provision stating that any person, organization, or business that sells funeral service merchandise to the public without providing other funeral services will not be subject to the Funeral Services Licensing Act.

The bill also updates statutory language throughout the definitions, including clarifying the roles of funeral directors and the nature of funeral service merchandise. It emphasizes the responsibilities of licensed professionals and the legal and ethical operation of funeral establishments. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.