FLORIDA FUNERAL LAWS AND RULES EXAM
ACTUAL PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ Name the members of the Board of Funeral, Cemetery and
Consumer Services. Answer: 2 Funeral Directors associated w/ an
establishment.
1 licensed FD w/ preneed who ownes and operates a cineerator
facility.
2 cemetery persons.
3 Consumers who are residents of Florida and not connected to
death care industry. One of which is at least 60 yrs of age and one
who is a CPA.
1 principal of a Monument establishment.
1 is the State Health Officer.
◉ Funeral Board members are appointed fow how long? Answer: 4
years. The State Health Officer (or designee) shall serve the duration
of office.
◉ Who may suspend a Board member? Answer: The Governor may
suspend or the Senate may remove any board member for
malfeasance, neglect of duty, etc...
,◉ When has a Board member effectivley resigned his/her position?
Answer: Failure of member to attend 3 consecutive meetings or half
the meetings within one year.
◉ Where is "the Board" headquartered? Answer: Division of Funeral,
Cemetery and Consumer Services of the Department of Financial
Services in the City of Tallahassee.
◉ Who appoints the chair and vice-chair of the Board? Answer:
Chief Financial Officer
◉ How far in advance must the Board and the Department give
advance notice of intent to initiate rulemaking under their
respective authorities? Answer: 60 days
◉ How often must the Department provide the "Board" with
estimates as to projected costs for the following two years? Answer:
Every other year.
◉ All fees collected by the Department are deposited into what
account? Answer: The Regulatory Trust Fund
◉ How much can the Department charge for isuance of a duplicate
lisence to a licensee? Answer: Not to exceed $25
,◉ How mch can the Department charge for the certification of a
public record? Answer: Not to exceed $25
◉ Upon initial licensure, what fee is imposed to combat unlicensed
activities? Answer: $5
◉ How much is the deliquency fee imposed by the department for
late lisensure renewal? Answer: $50
◉ May the Department charge a fee for inspection following a
change in ownership? Answer: Yes, but it may not exceed the
licensee's annual inspection fee.
◉ Lisence applied for by natural persons Answer: Embalmer
Apprentice
Embalmer intern
Funeral Director Intern
Funeral Director
Funeral Director and Embalmer
Direct Disposer
Minument Establishment Sales Aget
Preneed Sales Agent
, ◉ License applied for by Natural persons, limited liability co., or
partnership Answer: Funeral Establishment
Centralized embalming facility
Refrigeration Facility
Direct Disposal Establishment
Minument Establishment
Cinerator Facility
Removal Service
Preneed Sales Business
◉ Cemtery licenses may only be applied for and issued to... Answer:
corporations, partnerships or limited liability companies.
◉ The Divisions rules may allow an applicant ti submit a paper
application in lieu of the online format and may impose a fee...
Answer: not to exceed $25`
◉ Where are fingerprints submitted to? Answer: The Department of
Law Enforcement. Prints are forwarded to FBI.
◉ What crimes must be disclosed during lincense applicaiton?
Answer: Any felonly or misdemeanor related to any aspect of funeral
service.
ACTUAL PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ Name the members of the Board of Funeral, Cemetery and
Consumer Services. Answer: 2 Funeral Directors associated w/ an
establishment.
1 licensed FD w/ preneed who ownes and operates a cineerator
facility.
2 cemetery persons.
3 Consumers who are residents of Florida and not connected to
death care industry. One of which is at least 60 yrs of age and one
who is a CPA.
1 principal of a Monument establishment.
1 is the State Health Officer.
◉ Funeral Board members are appointed fow how long? Answer: 4
years. The State Health Officer (or designee) shall serve the duration
of office.
◉ Who may suspend a Board member? Answer: The Governor may
suspend or the Senate may remove any board member for
malfeasance, neglect of duty, etc...
,◉ When has a Board member effectivley resigned his/her position?
Answer: Failure of member to attend 3 consecutive meetings or half
the meetings within one year.
◉ Where is "the Board" headquartered? Answer: Division of Funeral,
Cemetery and Consumer Services of the Department of Financial
Services in the City of Tallahassee.
◉ Who appoints the chair and vice-chair of the Board? Answer:
Chief Financial Officer
◉ How far in advance must the Board and the Department give
advance notice of intent to initiate rulemaking under their
respective authorities? Answer: 60 days
◉ How often must the Department provide the "Board" with
estimates as to projected costs for the following two years? Answer:
Every other year.
◉ All fees collected by the Department are deposited into what
account? Answer: The Regulatory Trust Fund
◉ How much can the Department charge for isuance of a duplicate
lisence to a licensee? Answer: Not to exceed $25
,◉ How mch can the Department charge for the certification of a
public record? Answer: Not to exceed $25
◉ Upon initial licensure, what fee is imposed to combat unlicensed
activities? Answer: $5
◉ How much is the deliquency fee imposed by the department for
late lisensure renewal? Answer: $50
◉ May the Department charge a fee for inspection following a
change in ownership? Answer: Yes, but it may not exceed the
licensee's annual inspection fee.
◉ Lisence applied for by natural persons Answer: Embalmer
Apprentice
Embalmer intern
Funeral Director Intern
Funeral Director
Funeral Director and Embalmer
Direct Disposer
Minument Establishment Sales Aget
Preneed Sales Agent
, ◉ License applied for by Natural persons, limited liability co., or
partnership Answer: Funeral Establishment
Centralized embalming facility
Refrigeration Facility
Direct Disposal Establishment
Minument Establishment
Cinerator Facility
Removal Service
Preneed Sales Business
◉ Cemtery licenses may only be applied for and issued to... Answer:
corporations, partnerships or limited liability companies.
◉ The Divisions rules may allow an applicant ti submit a paper
application in lieu of the online format and may impose a fee...
Answer: not to exceed $25`
◉ Where are fingerprints submitted to? Answer: The Department of
Law Enforcement. Prints are forwarded to FBI.
◉ What crimes must be disclosed during lincense applicaiton?
Answer: Any felonly or misdemeanor related to any aspect of funeral
service.
