If I am not a licensed funeral director, can my name be used for advertising purposes in connection with a licensed establishment?

No. In accordance with the law, Tenn. Code Ann. 62-5-314 states:

Use of names of unregistered persons restricted. The names of any living person who has not been licensed, as herein provided, shall not be shown or displayed upon any funeral establishment, or used alone, in as part of, or in connection, association, combination or together with the name or title of any person, firm, corporation, or other form of enterprise engaged in undertaking or embalming, or on any card, sign, stationery or other printed or written instrument or device, or in any announcement of advertisement, or in any manner so as to give or tend to give the impression that such person is licensed or entitled to practice either as a funeral director or embalmer.

How many funeral Establishments can you operate?

You can’t operate more than one funeral establishment from an establishment license. In other words, if John Doe has more than one establishment, he must have an approved establishment license for each location.

When is the consumer protection fee due to be paid to Burial Services?

The consumer protection fee is due with the renewal fee every two years before the expiration date.

Does the funeral board have requirements for pet cremation or crematories?

The State of Tennessee does not regulate pet cremation or pet crematories. Pets cannot be buried with human remains that are regulated by the State of Tennessee.