[GFSLR] Georgia Funeral Service Laws and
Rulesination Certification Review Guide
**Question 1.** Which of the following correctly describes the composition of the Georgia
State Board of Funeral Service?
A) Five members appointed by the Governor, all funeral directors
B) Seven members appointed by the Governor, six funeral directors/embalmers and one
consumer advocate
C) Nine members elected by funeral service professionals, all embalmers
D) Six members appointed by the Secretary of State, three funeral directors and three consumer
advocates
Answer: B
Explanation: The Board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor; six must be
licensed funeral directors or embalmers and one must be a consumer advocate.
**Question 2.** How long is the term of service for a member of the Georgia State Board of
Funeral Service?
A) 2 years
B) 4 years
C) 6 years
D) 8 years
Answer: C
Explanation: Board members serve six‑year terms as prescribed by state law.
**Question 3.** Which power is NOT vested in the Georgia State Board of Funeral Service?
A) Issuing and suspending licenses
B) Establishing sanitation rules for funeral establishments
C) Setting the price of caskets for all funeral homes in the state
D) Developing standards for funeral service education
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Answer: C
Explanation: The Board may regulate standards and licensing but does not set casket prices;
pricing is governed by the FTC Funeral Rule and state statutes.
**Question 4.** Within how many days must a funeral home notify the Board of a change in
the Funeral Director in Full & Continuous Charge (FDFCC)?
A) 3 days
B) 5 days
C) 10 days
D) 15 days
Answer: B
Explanation: The Board requires notification within five days of any separation of the FDFCC.
**Question 5.** What is the notification deadline for a change of ownership of a funeral
establishment in Georgia?
A) 5 days
B) 10 days
C) 15 days
D) 30 days
Answer: C
Explanation: A change of ownership must be reported to the Board within fifteen days.
**Question 6.** Which agency assists the Board of Funeral Service with licensing
administration?
A) Georgia Department of Public Health
B) Professional Licensing Boards Division of the Secretary of State
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C) Georgia Department of Revenue
D) Georgia Board of Accountancy
Answer: B
Explanation: The Professional Licensing Boards Division, part of the Secretary of State’s office,
handles licensing administration for the Board.
**Question 7.** Which of the following is a minimum educational requirement for a Georgia
embalmer license?
A) High school diploma only
B) Associate degree in mortuary science from an accredited program
C) Bachelor’s degree in biology
D) No formal education required, apprenticeship only
Answer: B
Explanation: Applicants must graduate from an accredited mortuary science program, typically
an associate degree, before taking the licensing exam.
**Question 8.** To obtain a Georgia funeral director license, an applicant must:
A) Pass the National Board Examination only
B) Complete a 2‑year apprenticeship without any formal education
C) Graduate from an accredited mortuary science program and pass both the national and state
exams
D) Hold a prior license in any other state regardless of education
Answer: C
Explanation: The state requires graduation from an accredited program and passing both the
national and Georgia state examinations.
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**Question 9.** Reciprocity for out‑of‑state funeral directors in Georgia requires all EXCEPT:
A) Proof of a current, valid license in the original state
B) Completion of a Georgia-specific ethics course
C) Passing the Georgia state funeral director exam
D) Verification that the original license was obtained through accredited education
Answer: B
Explanation: Reciprocity does not mandate a Georgia‑specific ethics course; it requires proof of
licensure, education, and passing the state exam.
**Question 10.** How many total hours must an apprentice complete to satisfy Georgia’s
apprenticeship requirement?
A) 1,500 hours
B) 2,400 hours
C) 3,120 hours
D) 4,000 hours
Answer: C
Explanation: The apprenticeship program requires 3,120 hours of supervised work.
**Question 11.** What is the minimum duration, in months, that an apprenticeship must span
in Georgia?
A) 12 months
B) 15 months
C) 18 months
D) 24 months
Answer: C
Explanation: Apprenticeship must be completed over no less than eighteen (18) months.
Rulesination Certification Review Guide
**Question 1.** Which of the following correctly describes the composition of the Georgia
State Board of Funeral Service?
A) Five members appointed by the Governor, all funeral directors
B) Seven members appointed by the Governor, six funeral directors/embalmers and one
consumer advocate
C) Nine members elected by funeral service professionals, all embalmers
D) Six members appointed by the Secretary of State, three funeral directors and three consumer
advocates
Answer: B
Explanation: The Board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor; six must be
licensed funeral directors or embalmers and one must be a consumer advocate.
**Question 2.** How long is the term of service for a member of the Georgia State Board of
Funeral Service?
A) 2 years
B) 4 years
C) 6 years
D) 8 years
Answer: C
Explanation: Board members serve six‑year terms as prescribed by state law.
**Question 3.** Which power is NOT vested in the Georgia State Board of Funeral Service?
A) Issuing and suspending licenses
B) Establishing sanitation rules for funeral establishments
C) Setting the price of caskets for all funeral homes in the state
D) Developing standards for funeral service education
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Rulesination Certification Review Guide
Answer: C
Explanation: The Board may regulate standards and licensing but does not set casket prices;
pricing is governed by the FTC Funeral Rule and state statutes.
**Question 4.** Within how many days must a funeral home notify the Board of a change in
the Funeral Director in Full & Continuous Charge (FDFCC)?
A) 3 days
B) 5 days
C) 10 days
D) 15 days
Answer: B
Explanation: The Board requires notification within five days of any separation of the FDFCC.
**Question 5.** What is the notification deadline for a change of ownership of a funeral
establishment in Georgia?
A) 5 days
B) 10 days
C) 15 days
D) 30 days
Answer: C
Explanation: A change of ownership must be reported to the Board within fifteen days.
**Question 6.** Which agency assists the Board of Funeral Service with licensing
administration?
A) Georgia Department of Public Health
B) Professional Licensing Boards Division of the Secretary of State
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C) Georgia Department of Revenue
D) Georgia Board of Accountancy
Answer: B
Explanation: The Professional Licensing Boards Division, part of the Secretary of State’s office,
handles licensing administration for the Board.
**Question 7.** Which of the following is a minimum educational requirement for a Georgia
embalmer license?
A) High school diploma only
B) Associate degree in mortuary science from an accredited program
C) Bachelor’s degree in biology
D) No formal education required, apprenticeship only
Answer: B
Explanation: Applicants must graduate from an accredited mortuary science program, typically
an associate degree, before taking the licensing exam.
**Question 8.** To obtain a Georgia funeral director license, an applicant must:
A) Pass the National Board Examination only
B) Complete a 2‑year apprenticeship without any formal education
C) Graduate from an accredited mortuary science program and pass both the national and state
exams
D) Hold a prior license in any other state regardless of education
Answer: C
Explanation: The state requires graduation from an accredited program and passing both the
national and Georgia state examinations.
, [GFSLR] Georgia Funeral Service Laws and
Rulesination Certification Review Guide
**Question 9.** Reciprocity for out‑of‑state funeral directors in Georgia requires all EXCEPT:
A) Proof of a current, valid license in the original state
B) Completion of a Georgia-specific ethics course
C) Passing the Georgia state funeral director exam
D) Verification that the original license was obtained through accredited education
Answer: B
Explanation: Reciprocity does not mandate a Georgia‑specific ethics course; it requires proof of
licensure, education, and passing the state exam.
**Question 10.** How many total hours must an apprentice complete to satisfy Georgia’s
apprenticeship requirement?
A) 1,500 hours
B) 2,400 hours
C) 3,120 hours
D) 4,000 hours
Answer: C
Explanation: The apprenticeship program requires 3,120 hours of supervised work.
**Question 11.** What is the minimum duration, in months, that an apprenticeship must span
in Georgia?
A) 12 months
B) 15 months
C) 18 months
D) 24 months
Answer: C
Explanation: Apprenticeship must be completed over no less than eighteen (18) months.
