GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF FUNERAL
SERVICE ACTUAL EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ How is the SBOFS comprised? Answer: Seven Members who are
Appointed by the Governor. Six are funeral directors (five years
experience in state), and one is a non-industry-consumer-advocate.
⩥ How long is the term for the SBOFS? Answer: Six Years
⩥ How often does the SBOFS meet? Answer: Required to meet
annually, but meets monthly in Macon, GA.
⩥ What is the mission of the SBOFS? Answer: 1. Ensuring the proper
care and disposition of dead human bodies.
⩥ The SBOFS is authorized to: Answer: 1. Develop standards of
proficiency and qualifications for those engaged or wish to engage in
FD/Emb.
2. Revoke and Suspend licenses.
3. Establish or amend the rules/regulations governing FD/Emb.
4. Develop standards of cleanliness and sanitation
5. Setting minimum standards of appearance for FH/Crematories
,⩥ What is the role of the FDFCC? Answer: Tasked with always making
sure that the establishment is always in compliance with the regulations
set forth by the SBOFS.
⩥ An FDFCC has ___ days to notify the SBOFS of separation from the
establishment. Answer: Five
⩥ An FDFCC has ___ days to notify the SBOFS of change of ownership
of an establishment. Answer: 15
⩥ Can a person legally serve as the FDFCC for more than one
establishment? Answer: No
⩥ Georgia Cemetery & Funeral Services Act of 2000 Answer: Makes it
unlawful for any person to offer or sell any preneed burial services or
funeral merchandise in the state of Georgia without being registered as a
preneed dealer or preneed agent.
⩥ Are preneed funds taxable? Answer: No
⩥ 100% of Preneed funds for burial/funeral expenses must be deposited
in: Answer: 1. State Bank
2. State S&L
, 3. Federal Bank
4. Federal S&L
⩥ Preneed funds may NOT be: Answer: 1. Transferred
2. Pledged
3. Hypothecated
⩥ The preneed dealer shall have ___ days, after becoming aware of the
fact, to correct any amount that is less than it should be. Answer: 15
⩥ Can interest from preneed funds be used by the FD to pay for
merchandise? Answer: No
⩥ Revocable Contract (Type of Preneed Contract) Answer: May be
terminated by the purchaser at any time prior to death with a refund of
the monies paid.
⩥ Irrevocable Contract (Type of Preneed Contract) Answer: The contract
cannot be terminated or cancelled.
⩥ Guaranteed Contract (Type of Preneed Contract) Answer: FH
guarantees that the services and merchandise will be provided at the time
of need for an amount not exceeding the original amount of the contract
plus any interest.
SERVICE ACTUAL EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ How is the SBOFS comprised? Answer: Seven Members who are
Appointed by the Governor. Six are funeral directors (five years
experience in state), and one is a non-industry-consumer-advocate.
⩥ How long is the term for the SBOFS? Answer: Six Years
⩥ How often does the SBOFS meet? Answer: Required to meet
annually, but meets monthly in Macon, GA.
⩥ What is the mission of the SBOFS? Answer: 1. Ensuring the proper
care and disposition of dead human bodies.
⩥ The SBOFS is authorized to: Answer: 1. Develop standards of
proficiency and qualifications for those engaged or wish to engage in
FD/Emb.
2. Revoke and Suspend licenses.
3. Establish or amend the rules/regulations governing FD/Emb.
4. Develop standards of cleanliness and sanitation
5. Setting minimum standards of appearance for FH/Crematories
,⩥ What is the role of the FDFCC? Answer: Tasked with always making
sure that the establishment is always in compliance with the regulations
set forth by the SBOFS.
⩥ An FDFCC has ___ days to notify the SBOFS of separation from the
establishment. Answer: Five
⩥ An FDFCC has ___ days to notify the SBOFS of change of ownership
of an establishment. Answer: 15
⩥ Can a person legally serve as the FDFCC for more than one
establishment? Answer: No
⩥ Georgia Cemetery & Funeral Services Act of 2000 Answer: Makes it
unlawful for any person to offer or sell any preneed burial services or
funeral merchandise in the state of Georgia without being registered as a
preneed dealer or preneed agent.
⩥ Are preneed funds taxable? Answer: No
⩥ 100% of Preneed funds for burial/funeral expenses must be deposited
in: Answer: 1. State Bank
2. State S&L
, 3. Federal Bank
4. Federal S&L
⩥ Preneed funds may NOT be: Answer: 1. Transferred
2. Pledged
3. Hypothecated
⩥ The preneed dealer shall have ___ days, after becoming aware of the
fact, to correct any amount that is less than it should be. Answer: 15
⩥ Can interest from preneed funds be used by the FD to pay for
merchandise? Answer: No
⩥ Revocable Contract (Type of Preneed Contract) Answer: May be
terminated by the purchaser at any time prior to death with a refund of
the monies paid.
⩥ Irrevocable Contract (Type of Preneed Contract) Answer: The contract
cannot be terminated or cancelled.
⩥ Guaranteed Contract (Type of Preneed Contract) Answer: FH
guarantees that the services and merchandise will be provided at the time
of need for an amount not exceeding the original amount of the contract
plus any interest.
