What type of facility can a mortuary or funeral establishment not be connected with?

In Delaware, a mortuary or funeral establishment typically cannot be connected with a cemetery. This regulation exists primarily to maintain the integrity and separation of services within the funeral industry. By ensuring that cemeteries operate independently of funeral homes, the state helps to prevent conflicts of interest that could potentially arise from profit-driven motives influencing the care and decision-making process in funeral services.

Additionally, keeping these facilities separate allows for a clearer delineation of responsibilities and regulations as each type of service has distinct protocols, care guidelines, and operational standards. In contrast, connections between a mortuary and facilities such as community centers, hospitals, and religious institutions can exist under certain regulatory conditions since these types of affiliations can provide beneficial community services and outreach without impinging on the core responsibilities of funeral establishments.