If a funeral director's license lapses, within how many months can they regain their license upon payment and completion of continuing education?

A funeral director who has allowed their license to lapse can typically regain it within a specific timeframe by fulfilling certain requirements, including payment of any applicable fees and completion of continuing education. In Delaware, this timeframe for reinstatement is set at 12 months. This means that if a funeral director's license has expired, they have up to one year to take the necessary steps to renew their license without having to go through the process of reapplying for a new license.

This policy is in place to encourage professionals to stay current with their education and the regulations governing their practice, while also providing a reasonable grace period for those who may have temporarily stepped away from the profession. The other options—6 months, 18 months, and 24 months—do not align with this established timeline and therefore do not reflect the regulatory standards set by the Delaware Funeral Board.