What should happen within 30 days if there is a change in ownership of a funeral home?

When there is a change in ownership of a funeral home, the proper protocol is to surrender the license to operate. This is critical because funeral homes operate under specific licenses that are granted to individuals or entities that meet regulatory requirements. When the ownership changes, the new owner must apply for their own license to ensure that they are in compliance with state regulations and standards for operating a funeral business. This process allows the appropriate regulatory bodies to evaluate the new owner and ensure they meet qualifications that reflect the necessary ethical and professional standards.

Submitting a new application for operation might seem like a potential course of action, but the immediate requirement is to surrender the existing license upon ownership change, which facilitates the proper transition and evaluation of the new ownership. Immediate closure is not a standard requirement unless there are other issues at play. Lastly, merely changing the location of the business would not be applicable since ownership change necessitates a new licensure to operate, rather than a simple relocation.