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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 17. BUSINESS, OCCUPATIONS, AND PROFESSIONALS |
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Chapter 17-31. FUNERAL SERVICES ESTABLISHMENTS |
Section 17-3107. APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE AS A FUNERAL HOME ESTABLISHMENT - SURVIVING SPOUSE AND ESTATE
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3107.1 Upon the death of a funeral director licensed to operate a funeral services establishment, a surviving spouse or the estate of the funeral director may apply for a license to continue operating the funeral services establishment for the remainder of the licensure period.
3107.2 The surviving spouse or representative of the estate shall notify the Board within ten (10) days of the death of the funeral director of the intent to continue operating the funeral services establishment.
3107.3 Within thirty (30) days of the death of the funeral director, an applicant for a license as a Funeral Home Establishment – Surviving Spouse or Funeral Home Establishment – Estate shall duly file an application on a form prescribed and provided by the Board.
3107.4The proper fees and all required documents shall accompany the application at the time of filing.
3107.5The surviving spouse or representative of the estate shall attest to the truthfulness of the application before a notary public, who shall affix his or her seal to the application.
3107.6The surviving spouse or representative of the estate shall provide the following:
(a) Proof of the death of the funeral director who was licensed to operate the establishment;
(b) Proof that the applicant was married to the funeral director at the time of his or her death; or
(c) Proof of the applicant’s authority to act on behalf of the estate of the deceased funeral director;
(d) Proof that the applicant has employed a designated funeral director who is licensed and in good standing in the District of Columbia to be responsible for the daily operation of the funeral services establishment; and
(e) A business or a home address, which cannot be a post office box number.
3107.7 A surviving spouse who is licensed pursuant to this section may be eligible for licensure renewal as long as the spouse remains unmarried.
3107.8 The estate of a funeral director which receives a license pursuant to this section shall be licensed for a period of three (3) years from the date of the funeral director’s death, and the license shall not be eligible for renewal at the end of the licensure period.