I think, yes. It can. But it all depends on the circumstances that surround such business. If the business is carried on by a group of good and wonderful people even it will do better than when the owner was alive doing it.A business that can't operate without its founder is a business with a deadline. Many businesses suffer after founder's death, and it is often caused by the founder being unable to let go of certain decisions and responsibilities as the business grows. Over dependency is something common in sole proprietorship.
is it possible for a business to survive after owners death?