D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-3112
A funeral services establishment shall appoint a designated funeral director who is licensed and in good standing in the District of Columbia to be responsible for the daily operation and management of the funeral services establishment.
To be registered as a designated funeral director, an owner and a funeral director shall submit a notarized letter of acceptance, which reflects the funeral director's intent to assume the role and responsibilities in connection with the funeral services establishment.
If a designated funeral director is temporarily unable, for any reason, to carry out his or her responsibilities, the owner may assign a licensed funeral director to act as a temporary manager for not more than thirty (30) days. If the temporary manager will serve in that capacity for more than fifteen (15) days, the owner shall notify the Board of the temporary designation in writing.
If a designated funeral director resigns, is terminated, or is unable carry out his or her responsibilities for more than thirty (30) days, the owner shall immediately notify the Board and a new designated funeral director must be appointed.
No funeral services establishment shall be permitted to operate unless a designated funeral director, or temporary manager, has been duly appointed in accordance with this section.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-3112