Can a courtesy card holder embalm in Ohio?

In Ohio, a courtesy card holder is typically an individual who holds a temporary or non-resident license that allows them to engage in specific funeral service activities, but it does not grant them the full privileges of a licensed funeral director or embalmer.

Embalming is a regulated practice that requires a valid embalming license in Ohio. Only those who are fully licensed embalmers can legally perform embalming procedures. Therefore, a courtesy card holder is not authorized to embalm, as they do not possess the requisite licensure to do so. This framework helps ensure that individuals performing such critical practices are fully qualified and adhere to the state's legal standards, ensuring health and safety for the public.

The other choices imply varying conditions under which a courtesy card holder could embalm, but Ohio law does not provide any exceptions or allowances for courtesy card holders to embalm under any circumstance without the appropriate licensure.