Scope of Services
What We Are
Bespoke Undertakings, LLC is a post-cremation consultancy. We support families who already have cremated remains in their possession by helping them plan, decide, and follow through on permanent placement and related memorial details.
- Consultation on permanent placement options (cemetery inurnment, burial, scattering where permitted, home memorial options)
- Memorial and ceremony planning support
- Coordination support with cemeteries, clergy or celebrants, vendors, and (when applicable) veterans-related committal planning
- Guidance through paperwork, timelines, and decision-making
We begin after the family has already received the cremated remains from a licensed provider, and we do not arrange or sell cremation or funeral disposition services.
What We Are Not
We are not a funeral home, not a crematory, and not a licensed funeral establishment.
- We do not take first call or accept custody of a decedent
- We do not perform cremation, embalming, or body preparation
- We do not transport human remains
- We do not sell caskets or cremation containers
- We do not act as the contracting funeral establishment for disposition of a decedent
How We Work With Licensed Providers
Some parts of deathcare are regulated and must be performed by licensed entities or credentialed personnel. When a task requires a licensed funeral establishment, crematory, or cemetery operator, the family contracts directly with that provider. We can attend calls, help interpret options, and support the family's decisions, but we do not replace the licensed provider's role.
FTC Funeral Rule and Consumer Protections
The FTC Funeral Rule applies to "funeral providers," which the FTC defines as businesses that sell or offer to sell both funeral goods and funeral services (see 16 CFR 453.1). Bespoke Undertakings is not a funeral home or crematory. Regardless of whether the Rule applies to any specific transaction, we voluntarily follow its consumer-protection principles: itemized pricing, clear disclosures, no pressure selling, and consumer choice.
Texas Regulatory References
Key Texas statutes and resources families may find useful include:
- Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 711 (Cemeteries)
- Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 716 (Crematories)
- Texas Occupations Code Chapter 651 (Crematory services, funeral directing, and embalming)
- Texas Funeral Service Commission (Consumer Information)
- Texas Funeral Service Commission (License Search & Verification)
- FTC: Complying with the Funeral Rule
Founder's Credentials
Joseph Demerly Bell, founder of Bespoke Undertakings, is a third-generation funeral professional with verifiable credentials across multiple states. Verify Texas license online.
Professional Licenses
| State | License Type | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | Funeral Director & Embalmer | #120653 |
| South Carolina | Funeral Director | #4177 |
| South Carolina | Embalmer | #4665 |
| South Carolina | Pre-Need Insurance Producer | #19444270 |
| Washington | Funeral Director | #25021913 |
| Washington | Embalmer | #25021952 |
| Montana | Mortician | FNR-MTN-LIC-8211 |
Certifications & Education
| Credential | Issuing Organization |
|---|---|
| Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP) #20127009 | Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practitioners |
| Master of Business Administration | University of South Carolina Aiken |
| Bachelor of Science in Funeral Service | Mid-America College of Funeral Service |
| Bachelor of Science in Individualized Studies | State University of New York College at Buffalo |
Citations & Sources
The following citations support claims made on our website and marketing materials. All sources are publicly verifiable.
Questions About Scope or Compliance?
We are committed to transparency and operating within all applicable regulations. If you have questions about whether a specific request falls within our scope, contact us before booking so we can confirm scope or refer you to an appropriate licensed provider.
Bespoke Undertakings, LLC
501 S Carroll Blvd, Suite 101
Denton, Texas 76201
Phone: 940-283-1950