For how long may a funeral establishment continue to operate under a director's estate after their death?

In Delaware, a funeral establishment may continue to operate under the direction of a deceased director's estate for a period of two years after their passing. This provision allows the establishment to maintain operations while the estate resolves any necessary issues, such as transferring ownership or assigning a new director. It provides a reasonable timeframe for the transition, ensuring that families can still receive the services they need without interruption.

The time limit of two years is intended to strike a balance between allowing sufficient time for the next steps to be taken and ensuring that the funeral establishment has active management by a licensed funeral director. The other options represent durations that exceed this standard timeframe, which is not permissible under the regulations governing funeral establishments in Delaware.