Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Funeral Directors and Embalmers Law, Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations, and the applicable provisions of the Health and Safety Code?

• A. The owner
• B. The general manager
• C. The designated managing funeral director
• D. The senior licensed funeral director of record

Answer: (C)

The designated managing funeral director carries the responsibility for ensuring compliance with the Funeral Directors and Embalmers Law and related Health and Safety Code provisions. This person is the licensed funeral director designated by the licensee to supervise the funeral establishment and to oversee that all practices, procedures, and staff conform to Title 16 CCR and applicable statutes. They oversee embalming practices, preparation of remains, handling of death certificates, recordkeeping, and overall regulatory adherence. The law assigns this direct accountability to the person in charge of the establishment’s operations, rather than to the owner, a general manager, or another supervisory title, ensuring there is a clear, responsible party for compliance.