State Board of Undertakers v. Frankenfield

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Barnes,

These seven appeals were argued at the same time, and may be disposed of in one opinion. They are proceedings begun by citations issued by the State Board of Undertakers, to the various individuals and corporations named as respondents, to show cause why their licenses and registrations as undertakers should not be suspended or revoked for alleged violations of the provisions of the Act of June 10, 1931, P. L. 485, as amended, regulating the business or profession of undertaking in the Commonwealth.

Since 1895 the business mentioned has been a subject of statutory…