Can a funeral director transfer their license to another individual?

In Tennessee, a funeral director's license is a personal credential that reflects the qualifications and training of the individual. According to professional regulations, licenses are not transferable to other persons under any circumstances. This is established to ensure that the individual who is performing the duties of a funeral director retains the legal, ethical, and professional standards required by the state. Licensing authorities want to ensure that each licensed funeral director is directly responsible for the performance of their duties and that the care and services provided to families are consistently upheld.

The idea of transferring a license raises concerns about accountability and the possibility of unqualified individuals practicing without proper oversight or training. Each licensed professional must demonstrate their qualifications, training, and adherence to state regulations, which is why this transferability is not allowed. Selling a business doesn't change the requirement for individual licensing; the new owner would still need to be properly licensed to operate. Only family transfers might imply a continuation of ownership within a family business, but this still does not equate to a transfer of the license itself.