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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 3Ch. 12Art. 2§ 7629 Funeral Establishment Naming Rules

§ 7629 Funeral Establishment Naming Rules

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§ 7629 Funeral Establishment Naming Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •Funeral homes can't use names that trick people or copy other funeral homes' names.
  • •If a funeral home wants to change its name, it must ask the government and pay a fee.

Example

A funeral home named 'Peaceful Rest Funeral Home' opens near another one called 'Peaceful Resting Funeral Home'.

This is not allowed because the names are too similar and could confuse people.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 7629 Funeral Establishment Naming Rules

No funeral establishment shall be conducted or held forth as being conducted or advertised as being conducted under any name which might tend to mislead the public or which would be sufficiently like the name of any other licensed funeral establishment so as to constitute an unfair method of competition. Any funeral director desiring to change the name appearing on his or her license may do so by applying to the bureau and paying the fee fixed by this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 308, Sec. 87. (SB 819) Effective January 1, 2010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

licensedirectorfuneral homesestablishmentcompetition

Related Statutes

  • § 7619.3 Funeral Director Employment Requirement
  • § 7622.2 Funeral Director Licensing Requirement
  • § 7630 Funeral Trust Fund Assignment
  • § 7632 Embalming Requirements For Funeral Directors
  • § 7635 Funeral Director Training Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 7629.
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