The Missouri State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors has taken disciplinary action against multiple individuals and businesses connected to the funeral industry, citing violations involving preneed funeral contracts and reporting requirements.
In a February 23, 2026 order, the Board revoked the licenses of funeral director Charles R. “Randy” Sheldon, including his funeral director license and preneed agent registration. Sheldon is prohibited from reapplying for licensure for three years and must immediately cease practicing in the industry.
The Board also moved to revoke the licenses of Sheldon Funeral Home and Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, though that revocation is currently stayed under strict conditions. Those conditions include monthly reporting requirements, full accounting of all preneed contracts, and the transfer or refund of all funds by October 1, 2026. The businesses must also complete any sale of the funeral homes by mid-October and appoint a new funeral director-in-charge.
In a separate but related case, the Board issued a disciplinary order on April 2, 2026 involving Kevin Goth and Goth Entities, LLC, after determining violations of probation terms.
According to the order, Goth failed to submit required monthly and bi-annual compliance reports since early 2024 and did not provide requested documentation related to preneed funeral contracts. The Board also found that Goth continued to control consumer funds without proper reporting.
As a result, the Board suspended Goth’s preneed agent registration and preneed seller license for one year. Following that suspension, the licenses will remain inactive until Goth reapplies and is approved by the Board.
Additionally, Goth and his company are required to transfer all active preneed contracts and associated funds to another licensed provider within 30 days and must cease any involvement in selling preneed funeral services.
These actions stem from earlier disciplinary agreements dating back to 2023, when Goth and his company were placed on probation and allowed to assume certain preneed contracts under strict oversight.
State officials say the orders will remain part of the public record, and further action could be taken if any conditions are violated moving forward.
