Bill No. 559 amends the Funeral Services Licensing Act in Oklahoma by updating definitions and permitting the sale of funeral service 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 phrase "the State of Oklahoma," replacing it with "this state." Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision stating that any person, organization, or business that sells funeral service merchandise to the public without providing any other funeral services will not be subject to the Funeral Services Licensing Act.

The bill also updates various statutory language to ensure clarity and compliance with current practices in the funeral services industry. It is set to take effect on November 1, 2025, following its passage in the Senate on March 24, 2025.