CALIFORNIA FUNERAL DIRECTOR LICENSE
EXAM 127 TEST PAPER 2026 COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
◉ can embalmers participate in the uniform anatomical gift act.
Answer: yes, if such embalmer has completed a course in tissue
removal for transplant, or therapeutic or scientific purposes
approved by the Medical Board of CA of the state of CA
◉ what written information is required on the arrangement
counselor training program outline. Answer: training time, place,
and participants
◉ what are the training reqs for a person meeting with families to
arrange services?. Answer: a person who has documented training &
instruction which results in a demonstrated knowledge of all
applicable federal/state laws, rules, and regs - including those
provisions dealing with vital stats, the coroner, anatomical gifts, and
other laws
◉ the applicant for an embalmer license must be. Answer: written
on a form provided by the bureau, verified by the applicant, and
accomplished by the fixed fee
,◉ what are the reqs to qualify for an embalmer license. Answer: 18
y/o, not have committed acts/crimes constituting grounds for denial
of licensure, have completed at least 2 years of apprenticeship and
have assisted in no fewer than 100 remains, aaaand have graduated
from an accredited mortsci program
◉ what is required during an embalming apprenticeship?. Answer: 2
year, 100 cases
◉ what subjects are included on the embalmer license exam?.
Answer: state laws, rules and regs of the bureau, including those
sections of HSC which pertain to the funeral industry
◉ how many times per year must the cemetery and funeral bureau
exams be given?. Answer: shall be administered at times and places
determined by the bureau and the ICFSEB
◉ can an apprentice embalmer sign his/her name to a death
certificate?. Answer: no
◉ the apprentice embalmer applicant must be. Answer: over 18
◉ when does a certificate of apprenticeship expire?. Answer: when
apprentice becomes an embalmer or after 6 years
,◉ when does an apprentice embalmer file a report of
apprenticeship. Answer: on or before january 15 of each year
covering the period of apprenticeship
◉ how long is the term of apprenticeship?. Answer: 2 years, 6 years
max if leave of absence occurs
◉ when can the term of apprenticeship be served?. Answer: before,
after, or divided by the mortuary science program
◉ where can the term of apprenticeship be served?. Answer: in a
licensed funeral establishment that shall have been previously
approved for apprenticeship training by the bureau
◉ do all apprentices have to be full-time employees of a funeral
establishment?. Answer: yes
◉ how long can an apprentice take a leave of absence?. Answer:
shall not be approved for a longer period than an aggregate of one
year
◉ what acts or omissions may cause the bureau to suspend or
revoke a certificate of apprenticeship?. Answer: failure to devote full
time or duties
failure to make any report required
, absence from duty
being under the influence of any controlled substance while on duty
disobedience of proper order/instructions from supervisor
violation of any provision/rule/regulation of bureau
soliciting business for a FDR/embalmer
fraud or misrepresentation in obtaining certificate
conviction of a crime
◉ what are the reqs for funeral establishments wishing to train
apprentices?. Answer: minimum of 50 remains per apprentice per
year, full-time employment for apprentices and embalmer with 2
years practical experience, pass inspection
◉ when can an apprentice embalmer embalm at more than one
funeral establishment?. Answer: when the apprentice requested and
approved to serve in any and all of FH establishments
◉ what is the grandfather clause?. Answer: no person who is duly
registered apprentice or student in an approved mort sci program in
CA at the time of any amendment, raising the reqs for apprentice
embalmers or license as an embalmer shall be required to comply
with the provisions of that amendment
EXAM 127 TEST PAPER 2026 COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
◉ can embalmers participate in the uniform anatomical gift act.
Answer: yes, if such embalmer has completed a course in tissue
removal for transplant, or therapeutic or scientific purposes
approved by the Medical Board of CA of the state of CA
◉ what written information is required on the arrangement
counselor training program outline. Answer: training time, place,
and participants
◉ what are the training reqs for a person meeting with families to
arrange services?. Answer: a person who has documented training &
instruction which results in a demonstrated knowledge of all
applicable federal/state laws, rules, and regs - including those
provisions dealing with vital stats, the coroner, anatomical gifts, and
other laws
◉ the applicant for an embalmer license must be. Answer: written
on a form provided by the bureau, verified by the applicant, and
accomplished by the fixed fee
,◉ what are the reqs to qualify for an embalmer license. Answer: 18
y/o, not have committed acts/crimes constituting grounds for denial
of licensure, have completed at least 2 years of apprenticeship and
have assisted in no fewer than 100 remains, aaaand have graduated
from an accredited mortsci program
◉ what is required during an embalming apprenticeship?. Answer: 2
year, 100 cases
◉ what subjects are included on the embalmer license exam?.
Answer: state laws, rules and regs of the bureau, including those
sections of HSC which pertain to the funeral industry
◉ how many times per year must the cemetery and funeral bureau
exams be given?. Answer: shall be administered at times and places
determined by the bureau and the ICFSEB
◉ can an apprentice embalmer sign his/her name to a death
certificate?. Answer: no
◉ the apprentice embalmer applicant must be. Answer: over 18
◉ when does a certificate of apprenticeship expire?. Answer: when
apprentice becomes an embalmer or after 6 years
,◉ when does an apprentice embalmer file a report of
apprenticeship. Answer: on or before january 15 of each year
covering the period of apprenticeship
◉ how long is the term of apprenticeship?. Answer: 2 years, 6 years
max if leave of absence occurs
◉ when can the term of apprenticeship be served?. Answer: before,
after, or divided by the mortuary science program
◉ where can the term of apprenticeship be served?. Answer: in a
licensed funeral establishment that shall have been previously
approved for apprenticeship training by the bureau
◉ do all apprentices have to be full-time employees of a funeral
establishment?. Answer: yes
◉ how long can an apprentice take a leave of absence?. Answer:
shall not be approved for a longer period than an aggregate of one
year
◉ what acts or omissions may cause the bureau to suspend or
revoke a certificate of apprenticeship?. Answer: failure to devote full
time or duties
failure to make any report required
, absence from duty
being under the influence of any controlled substance while on duty
disobedience of proper order/instructions from supervisor
violation of any provision/rule/regulation of bureau
soliciting business for a FDR/embalmer
fraud or misrepresentation in obtaining certificate
conviction of a crime
◉ what are the reqs for funeral establishments wishing to train
apprentices?. Answer: minimum of 50 remains per apprentice per
year, full-time employment for apprentices and embalmer with 2
years practical experience, pass inspection
◉ when can an apprentice embalmer embalm at more than one
funeral establishment?. Answer: when the apprentice requested and
approved to serve in any and all of FH establishments
◉ what is the grandfather clause?. Answer: no person who is duly
registered apprentice or student in an approved mort sci program in
CA at the time of any amendment, raising the reqs for apprentice
embalmers or license as an embalmer shall be required to comply
with the provisions of that amendment
