In the UK no you do not need a licence to own a funeral directors, however, in some other countries you are required to hold certain licences.
Yes, you need a business license to open any sort of business.
Well for one you need a business license
If I have a business license for pet sitting, do I need to be bonded as well?
No. You will need to register your business. Some "pets" can carry certain diseases/germs that can transfer to humans such as cows. So depending on the pet you may need shots.
You would register your business with the state as a ficticious name or DBA (doing business as).
Pet cremation is done like standard cremation. The body is first certified to not have any dangerous items, such as pacemakers. The body is then burnt in an incinerator and the ashes collected.
Yes, you do need a business license. Those who do not have a license are running a great legal risk. At minimum you need public liability insurance, business license (or ABN here in Australia) and have pet first aid and CPR knowledge. For more information on what it takes to be a real pet sitter or to find a quality pet sitter please visit the (international) Pet Sitter Locator at http://www.petsittingexcellence.com/286-8.html
There are no laws on pet or animal cremation. There is on burial. Read more at http://www.animallaw.info/statutes/stusnjst4_19_1_4_19A_17.htm#s4_22A_2
Yes
Yes, you need a license to sell pet insurance in Florida. You can contact the local insurance commission to find out about the requirements.
Freelance writing does not need a license. You would also not need a license for tutoring, babysitting (as long as its not a daycare), or pet walking.
Many city, county and state governments require business owners to register their small business and get a business license. There are, however, no professional licensing requirements to become a pet sitter. Anyone who wants to start a pet sitting business can do so without any formal training or qualifications. You should however consider purchasing pet sitting insurance. Pet sitting insurance is a specialized insurance that protects the pet sitter against liability claims for bodily injury and property damage.