Who is eligible to conduct a funeral without a licensed professional present?

The eligibility to conduct a funeral without a licensed professional present applies to ceremonies held without human remains. This situation typically pertains to memorial services or celebrations of life that are conducted in the absence of the deceased's body. Since there are no legal requirements regarding the handling of remains during such ceremonies, individuals are free to organize and lead these events without needing a licensed funeral director, allowing families and communities to honor their loved ones in a way that is meaningful to them.

The other options refer to scenarios that do involve oversight or handling of remains or require professional licensure to ensure legal and ethical standards are upheld in funeral practices. For instance, a licensed funeral director must be present when viewing or burial occurs, and an organizer of a pre-planned funeral typically would require guidance from a licensed professional to adhere to regulations and standards. A cemetery overseer primarily manages the cemetery and does not conduct funerals, especially those involving human remains, without the involvement of licensed professionals.