North Kent News

There were eight mortuary science licenses labeled as lapsed in the fourth quarter of 2021 in Kent County, an increase over the same quarter of the previous year, according to data provided by Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

LARA is composed of several agencies, bureaus and commissions that influence business growth and job creation through regulation.

Types of Licenses showing lapsed	Licenses lapsed Q4 '21	Licenses lapsed Q4 '20	% Change
Funeral Home	3	0	Increase
Mortuary Science Licensee	5	0	Increase
Security Alarm Agency	1	2	-50
Security Guard Agency	1	0	Increase

Due to data inconsistencies not all professional licenses for the area are listed.