Which of the following conditions is NOT necessary for a funeral home operated in conjunction with another to be exempt from maintaining a prep room?

The condition that a funeral home must have a written agreement to be exempt from maintaining a prep room is not necessary. In fact, for a funeral home that operates alongside another to qualify for this exemption, it is primarily focused on operational and geographical factors rather than formal agreements.

Specifically, a funeral home can be exempt if it shares the same owner, is located within a defined distance from another establishment (such as 60 miles), and if it can practically utilize the facilities of the main establishment for its operations. These stipulations demonstrate that practicality and location are key to determining whether a prep room is required.

Thus, while written agreements can facilitate operational relationships and clarify duties, they are not a prerequisite for the exemption in maintaining a prep room. The primary intention of this exemption is to ensure sufficient access to necessary facilities rather than encumbering the relationship with paperwork.