What are courtesy cards issued to?

Courtesy cards are issued to embalmers who are licensed in other bordering states, allowing them to practice in Ohio under specific regulations. This practice promotes cooperation and reciprocity between states, ensuring that licensed professionals can assist families in different jurisdictions when the need arises. The issuance of courtesy cards provides a way for licensed embalmers from neighboring states to offer their services in Ohio without going through the full licensing process again, recognizing their qualifications and maintaining a standard of professionalism. This arrangement benefits both the embalmers and the families they serve by making it easier to access required services across state lines.

Other choices do not accurately represent the purpose or the intended recipients of courtesy cards. For example, limiting the issuance to only licensed embalmers from non-bordering states overlooks the idea of regional cooperation that the courtesy card program embodies. Similarly, restricting it to solely funeral directors in Ohio or only retired directors does not align with the actual framework established for courtesy cards, which focuses on active and licensed embalmers across bordering states.