The régies, companies or associations and each of their establishments which, whether or not under their brand name, usually provide families with the services listed in article L. 2223-19 or define this provision or organise funerals must be authorised for this purpose in accordance with the procedures and duration laid down by decree in the Conseil d’Etat.
To grant this authorisation, the representative of the State in the département shall ensure:
1° The conditions required of managers as defined in article L. 2223-24;
2° Minimum conditions of professional competence of the manager and agents. In the case of an régie that does not have legal personality and financial autonomy, only the staff of the régie must provide proof of this professional capacity;
3° Of the compliance of the technical installations with requirements laid down by decree;
4° Of the regularity of the beneficiary’s situation with regard to taxes of all kinds and social security contributions;
5° Of the compliance of the vehicles with requirements laid down by decree.
The authorisation is valid throughout the national territory.
Control of compliance with the requirements mentioned in 3° and 5° is carried out by accredited bodies under conditions set by decree.