TEXAS BOARD OF FUNERAL SERVICE LAW
EXAM 2026 REAL QUESTIONS & VERIFIED
ANSWERS | FUNERAL DIRECTOR LICENSING
TEST PREP | COMPLETE MORTUARY LAW
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TEXAS BOARD OF FUNERAL SERVICE LAW EXAM
REAL QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS | COMPLETE MORTUARY LAW STUDY
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Q1. Which state agency regulates the funeral service profession in Texas?
A. Texas Department of State Health Services B. Texas Funeral Service Commission
(TFSC) C. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation D. Texas Health and Human
Services Commission E. Texas State Board of Mortuary Science
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Texas Funeral Service Commission (TFSC)
RATIONALE: The Texas Funeral Service Commission (TFSC) is the designated state
agency responsible for licensing and regulating funeral directors, embalmers, and
funeral establishments in Texas under the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 651.
Q2. Under Texas law, how many hours of continuing education must a licensed
funeral director complete per renewal period?
A. 6 hours B. 8 hours C. 12 hours D. 15 hours E. 20 hours
CORRECT ANSWER: C. 12 hours RATIONALE: Texas requires licensed
funeral directors and embalmers to complete 12 hours of continuing education per
renewal period to maintain their license in good standing.
Q3. What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a funeral director license in
Texas?
A. 16 years old B. 17 years old C. 18 years old D. 21 years old E. 25 years old
CORRECT ANSWER: C. 18 years old RATIONALE: Under Texas Occupations
Code, an applicant must be at least 18 years of age to qualify for a funeral director
license.
,Q4. How long must a funeral establishment retain records of funeral services
performed?
A. 2 years B. 3 years C. 5 years D. 7 years E. 10 years
CORRECT ANSWER: C. 5 years RATIONALE: Texas law requires funeral
establishments to retain all records related to funeral services for a minimum of 5 years
from the date of service.
Q5. Which document must a funeral establishment provide to the family at the
time of arrangements?
A. Death Certificate B. General Price List (GPL) C. Preneed Contract D. Burial Permit E.
Cremation Authorization Form
CORRECT ANSWER: B. General Price List (GPL) RATIONALE: The FTC
Funeral Rule and Texas law require that a General Price List be offered to any person
who inquires in person about funeral arrangements or the prices of funeral goods or
services.
Q6. What is the maximum fine the TFSC may impose per violation on a licensed
funeral establishment?
A. $500 B. $1,000 C. $2,500 D. $5,000 E. $10,000
CORRECT ANSWER: D. $5,000 RATIONALE: Under the Texas Occupations
Code, the TFSC may impose an administrative penalty of up to $5,000 per violation
against a licensed funeral establishment or individual.
Q7. A preneed funeral contract in Texas must be placed in which type of account?
A. A general business account B. A trust account in a federally insured financial
institution C. A money market account D. A savings bond E. A personal checking
account
CORRECT ANSWER: B. A trust account in a federally insured financial
institution RATIONALE: Texas law requires that funds collected under preneed
funeral contracts be deposited into a trust account held in a federally insured financial
institution to protect the consumer's investment.
,Q8. Who is authorized to sign a cremation authorization form in Texas?
A. The funeral director only B. The attending physician C. The legally authorized person
(LAP) D. The county judge E. The medical examiner
CORRECT ANSWER: C. The legally authorized person (LAP) RATIONALE:
Texas Health and Safety Code defines the "legally authorized person" (LAP) as the
individual with the legal authority to make decisions about the disposition of remains,
who must authorize cremation.
Q9. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a funeral establishment
license in Texas?
A. A preparation room B. A display room C. A full-time licensed funeral director in charge
D. A licensed embalmer on staff at all times E. Compliance with TFSC rules
CORRECT ANSWER: D. A licensed embalmer on staff at all times
RATIONALE: While a preparation room is required, Texas law does not mandate that a
licensed embalmer be physically present at all times. A funeral director in charge is
required, but embalming may be performed by a contracted licensed embalmer.
Q10. What is the required waiting period before cremation can be performed in
Texas?
A. 12 hours after death B. 24 hours after death C. 48 hours after death D. 72 hours after
death E. No waiting period is required
CORRECT ANSWER: C. 48 hours after death RATIONALE: Texas Health and
Safety Code requires that cremation not be performed until at least 48 hours after the
time of death, allowing time for investigation of the cause of death if necessary.
Q11. How many members serve on the Texas Funeral Service Commission?
A. 5 members B. 7 members C. 9 members D. 11 members E. 13 members
CORRECT ANSWER: C. 9 members RATIONALE: The Texas Funeral Service
Commission consists of 9 members appointed by the Governor, including funeral
service professionals and public members.
, Q12. What percentage of preneed funeral contract funds must be placed in trust
in Texas?
A. 50% B. 75% C. 80% D. 90% E. 100%
CORRECT ANSWER: E. 100% RATIONALE: Texas law requires that 100% of
funds received under an irrevocable preneed funeral contract be deposited into a trust
account, ensuring full consumer protection.
Q13. A funeral director license in Texas must be renewed every:
A. 1 year B. 2 years C. 3 years D. 4 years E. 5 years
CORRECT ANSWER: B. 2 years RATIONALE: Texas funeral director and
embalmer licenses are renewed on a biennial (2-year) basis as required by the Texas
Funeral Service Commission.
Q14. Under Texas law, what must be included on every casket price list?
A. The manufacturer's warranty information B. The itemized price of each casket offered
for sale C. The funeral director's commission rate D. The casket weight and dimensions
only E. Only the cheapest and most expensive options
CORRECT ANSWER: B. The itemized price of each casket offered for sale
RATIONALE: The FTC Funeral Rule, adopted in Texas, requires that a casket price list
include the itemized price of each casket or alternative container offered, enabling
consumers to make informed choices.
Q15. Which Texas law chapter primarily governs the funeral service industry?
A. Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 455 B. Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 651 C.
Texas Health & Safety Code, Chapter 166 D. Texas Administrative Code, Title 22, Part
39 E. Texas Business & Commerce Code, Chapter 17
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 651
RATIONALE: Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 651 is the primary statute governing
the licensing and regulation of funeral directors, embalmers, and funeral establishments
in Texas.
Q16. In Texas, who has the highest priority in authorizing disposition of remains?
EXAM 2026 REAL QUESTIONS & VERIFIED
ANSWERS | FUNERAL DIRECTOR LICENSING
TEST PREP | COMPLETE MORTUARY LAW
STUDY GUIDE | PASS GUARANTEED A+
TEXAS BOARD OF FUNERAL SERVICE LAW EXAM
REAL QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS | COMPLETE MORTUARY LAW STUDY
GUIDE
Q1. Which state agency regulates the funeral service profession in Texas?
A. Texas Department of State Health Services B. Texas Funeral Service Commission
(TFSC) C. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation D. Texas Health and Human
Services Commission E. Texas State Board of Mortuary Science
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Texas Funeral Service Commission (TFSC)
RATIONALE: The Texas Funeral Service Commission (TFSC) is the designated state
agency responsible for licensing and regulating funeral directors, embalmers, and
funeral establishments in Texas under the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 651.
Q2. Under Texas law, how many hours of continuing education must a licensed
funeral director complete per renewal period?
A. 6 hours B. 8 hours C. 12 hours D. 15 hours E. 20 hours
CORRECT ANSWER: C. 12 hours RATIONALE: Texas requires licensed
funeral directors and embalmers to complete 12 hours of continuing education per
renewal period to maintain their license in good standing.
Q3. What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a funeral director license in
Texas?
A. 16 years old B. 17 years old C. 18 years old D. 21 years old E. 25 years old
CORRECT ANSWER: C. 18 years old RATIONALE: Under Texas Occupations
Code, an applicant must be at least 18 years of age to qualify for a funeral director
license.
,Q4. How long must a funeral establishment retain records of funeral services
performed?
A. 2 years B. 3 years C. 5 years D. 7 years E. 10 years
CORRECT ANSWER: C. 5 years RATIONALE: Texas law requires funeral
establishments to retain all records related to funeral services for a minimum of 5 years
from the date of service.
Q5. Which document must a funeral establishment provide to the family at the
time of arrangements?
A. Death Certificate B. General Price List (GPL) C. Preneed Contract D. Burial Permit E.
Cremation Authorization Form
CORRECT ANSWER: B. General Price List (GPL) RATIONALE: The FTC
Funeral Rule and Texas law require that a General Price List be offered to any person
who inquires in person about funeral arrangements or the prices of funeral goods or
services.
Q6. What is the maximum fine the TFSC may impose per violation on a licensed
funeral establishment?
A. $500 B. $1,000 C. $2,500 D. $5,000 E. $10,000
CORRECT ANSWER: D. $5,000 RATIONALE: Under the Texas Occupations
Code, the TFSC may impose an administrative penalty of up to $5,000 per violation
against a licensed funeral establishment or individual.
Q7. A preneed funeral contract in Texas must be placed in which type of account?
A. A general business account B. A trust account in a federally insured financial
institution C. A money market account D. A savings bond E. A personal checking
account
CORRECT ANSWER: B. A trust account in a federally insured financial
institution RATIONALE: Texas law requires that funds collected under preneed
funeral contracts be deposited into a trust account held in a federally insured financial
institution to protect the consumer's investment.
,Q8. Who is authorized to sign a cremation authorization form in Texas?
A. The funeral director only B. The attending physician C. The legally authorized person
(LAP) D. The county judge E. The medical examiner
CORRECT ANSWER: C. The legally authorized person (LAP) RATIONALE:
Texas Health and Safety Code defines the "legally authorized person" (LAP) as the
individual with the legal authority to make decisions about the disposition of remains,
who must authorize cremation.
Q9. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a funeral establishment
license in Texas?
A. A preparation room B. A display room C. A full-time licensed funeral director in charge
D. A licensed embalmer on staff at all times E. Compliance with TFSC rules
CORRECT ANSWER: D. A licensed embalmer on staff at all times
RATIONALE: While a preparation room is required, Texas law does not mandate that a
licensed embalmer be physically present at all times. A funeral director in charge is
required, but embalming may be performed by a contracted licensed embalmer.
Q10. What is the required waiting period before cremation can be performed in
Texas?
A. 12 hours after death B. 24 hours after death C. 48 hours after death D. 72 hours after
death E. No waiting period is required
CORRECT ANSWER: C. 48 hours after death RATIONALE: Texas Health and
Safety Code requires that cremation not be performed until at least 48 hours after the
time of death, allowing time for investigation of the cause of death if necessary.
Q11. How many members serve on the Texas Funeral Service Commission?
A. 5 members B. 7 members C. 9 members D. 11 members E. 13 members
CORRECT ANSWER: C. 9 members RATIONALE: The Texas Funeral Service
Commission consists of 9 members appointed by the Governor, including funeral
service professionals and public members.
, Q12. What percentage of preneed funeral contract funds must be placed in trust
in Texas?
A. 50% B. 75% C. 80% D. 90% E. 100%
CORRECT ANSWER: E. 100% RATIONALE: Texas law requires that 100% of
funds received under an irrevocable preneed funeral contract be deposited into a trust
account, ensuring full consumer protection.
Q13. A funeral director license in Texas must be renewed every:
A. 1 year B. 2 years C. 3 years D. 4 years E. 5 years
CORRECT ANSWER: B. 2 years RATIONALE: Texas funeral director and
embalmer licenses are renewed on a biennial (2-year) basis as required by the Texas
Funeral Service Commission.
Q14. Under Texas law, what must be included on every casket price list?
A. The manufacturer's warranty information B. The itemized price of each casket offered
for sale C. The funeral director's commission rate D. The casket weight and dimensions
only E. Only the cheapest and most expensive options
CORRECT ANSWER: B. The itemized price of each casket offered for sale
RATIONALE: The FTC Funeral Rule, adopted in Texas, requires that a casket price list
include the itemized price of each casket or alternative container offered, enabling
consumers to make informed choices.
Q15. Which Texas law chapter primarily governs the funeral service industry?
A. Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 455 B. Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 651 C.
Texas Health & Safety Code, Chapter 166 D. Texas Administrative Code, Title 22, Part
39 E. Texas Business & Commerce Code, Chapter 17
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 651
RATIONALE: Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 651 is the primary statute governing
the licensing and regulation of funeral directors, embalmers, and funeral establishments
in Texas.
Q16. In Texas, who has the highest priority in authorizing disposition of remains?
