An employee of a mortuary
isn't required to be licensed.
Neither are
you!
Utah Code 58-9-305 Exemptions from licensure
In addition to the exemptions from licensure in Section 58-1-307, a person may engage in the following acts included within the definition of the practice of funeral service, subject to the stated circumstances and limitations, without being licensed under this chapter:
(1) transportation of a dead human body in accordance with other applicable state and federal laws;
(2) ambulance or other emergency transportation of a dead human body;
(3) the sale of any of the following that is delivered to the buyer or the buyer's designee within 90 days after the day of the sale:
(a) funeral merchandise;
(b) headstones; or
(c) other memorial merchandise;
(4) the performance of funeral, graveside, or memorial services by:
(a) a member of the clergy;
(b) a member of the decedent's family; or
(c) any other recognized individual;
(5) assisting a Utah licensed funeral service director regarding disasters or special emergencies by individuals licensed in other states...
(6) activities of an unlicensed individual employed by a funeral service establishment...
(7) nonprofessional tasks or activities which:
(a) do not require independent professional judgment; and
(b) are required of persons employed by a funeral service establishment under the supervision of a funeral service director.
Amended by Chapter 144, 2007 General Session
When you transport a body (after any initial emergency) you must possess a burial transit permit: Instructions
Why pay $400 or more for a mortuary to be present at your chapel for a visitation? and $400 more at the funeral? and $400 more at the graveside? If you can conduct a meeting you can do these things yourselves.
If you do not receive remuneration then you are performing nonprofessional tasks
To transport a body from a hospital you must use something to prevent leaks (such as plastic or a tarp). A body board may also be useful and substitute for a casket at burial.