Under what condition can a funeral establishment, operated in conjunction with another licensed home, be exempt from maintaining a prep room?

A funeral establishment that is operated in conjunction with another licensed establishment can be exempt from maintaining a prep room if it is located within 60 miles of the main establishment and can be practically served by it. This provision allows for operational flexibility, recognizing that a prep room may not be necessary at every location if another licensed facility can adequately support it.

The regulation acknowledges the logistical aspects of funeral services, where distance can impact the ability to handle remains appropriately. By allowing establishments within a 60-mile radius to rely on a main establishment for preparation services, it promotes efficiency and ensures that families can still receive necessary services without the overhead of maintaining multiple fully equipped prep rooms. This is a practical approach to balance access to mortuary services with regulatory requirements.