When applying to become a registered funeral firm as a corporation, which items must you supply to the department along with the application?

• A. A true copy of the certificate of incorporation that was filed with the Secretary of State, a copy of the notice from the Secretary of State showing that the corporation has been duly incorporated, the name, residence address and title of each of its officers and directors, the name and residence address of each stockholder having a 10% or greater proprietary, beneficial, equitable or credit interest, and the designation of a manager which shall be in the form of a certified copy of the resolution of the board of directors appointing such manager.
• B. A true copy of the certificate of incorporation and a notice of incorporation, with no requirement to list officers or stockholders.
• C. Only the certificate of incorporation.
• D. Only the name and residence address of the officers and directors.

Answer: (A)

Applying as a corporate funeral firm requires showing the department the full picture of the company’s legal existence, ownership, and who runs it. The complete package includes a true copy of the certificate of incorporation filed with the Secretary of State, plus a copy of the notice from the Secretary of State confirming incorporation. It also requires a list with the names, residences, and titles of all officers and directors, and the names and residences of each stockholder holding 10% or more of the ownership. Finally, there must be a certified copy of the board of directors’ resolution appointing the designated manager. This combination gives the department clear evidence of who controls the company, who manages it day-to-day, and who would be responsible for compliance and supervision in the funeral services business. The other options omit one or more of these essential elements, such as not listing officers and directors, or not showing major stockholders, or not providing the manager designation.