As a person entitled to engage in funeral directing, undertaking or embalming, what must you carry with you at all times?

• A. A certificate of biennial registration duly issued by the department
• B. A certificate of incorporation
• C. A city business license
• D. A state tax permit

Answer: (A)

In this field, your authority to practice comes from a current professional registration, and you must carry proof of that registration at all times while performing duties. The certificate of biennial registration issued by the Department is the official credential showing you’re legally authorized as a funeral director, undertaker, or embalmer. Keeping it with you ensures you can demonstrate your license to regulators, employers, or clients if asked, and it’s tied to the requirement to renew every two years.

The other documents don’t serve as proof of your right to practice. A certificate of incorporation relates to the business entity, not your personal license to perform the duties. A city business license and a state tax permit aren’t the credentials that authorize you to engage in funeral directing or embalming.