To obtain a license, what room or rooms must a funeral establishment maintain or legally share with another licensee?

• A. A suitable room for storage of remains and a preparation room
• B. A suitable room for storage of remains, a preparation room, and a chapel
• C. A suitable room for storage of remains or a preparation room
• D. A suitable room for storage of remains, a preparation room, a chapel, and an office

Answer: (C)

The essential idea is that a funeral establishment must have a functional space dedicated to handling the deceased. For licensure, at least one suitable room is required: either a storage room for remains or a preparation room. This ensures there is a compliant, secure place to keep or prepare the body. A chapel or an office is not part of the minimum space requirement to obtain the license, and the needed space can be shared with another licensee as long as it meets regulatory standards. So, having a single suitable room for storage of remains or a preparation room satisfies the license requirement.