OKLAHOMA STATE LAW FUNERAL SERVICES
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH PRACTICE SOLUTION GRADED A+
◉ What is an 'Authorizing agent'? Answer: A person legally entitled
to order the cremation or final disposition of human remains.
◉ Define 'Cremation'. Answer: The process that reduces human
remains to bone fragments using heat and flame or heat and
pressure.
◉ What does 'Crematory' refer to? Answer: A structure containing a
furnace or vessel for the cremation of human remains.
◉ What powers does the Oklahoma Funeral Board have? Answer: To
prescribe rules, conduct examinations, issue licenses, and
investigate violations of the Funeral Services Licensing Act.
◉ What are the minimum requirements for a funeral director or
embalmer license? Answer: At least 18 years old, a legal resident, a
graduate of an accredited funeral service program, and one year as a
registered apprentice.
,◉ What is the role of the Oklahoma Funeral Board regarding
examinations? Answer: To prepare, conduct, and grade examinations
for licensing applicants.
◉ What is required to pass the National Board Science Examination?
Answer: A score of 75 or higher.
◉ What does the Funeral Services Licensing Act require for
continuing education? Answer: The Board must promulgate rules for
continuing education for licensees.
◉ What is the purpose of the General Price List in funeral services?
Answer: To list products and services normally provided by funeral
establishments.
◉ What actions can the Oklahoma Funeral Board take against
violations? Answer: Deny issuance of licenses, suspend or revoke
licenses, and levy administrative penalties.
◉ What is the significance of the term 'registered apprentice'?
Answer: An individual who has served under a licensed funeral
director or embalmer for practical training.
, ◉ What is the curriculum requirement for funeral service
education? Answer: It must be prescribed by the American Board of
Funeral Service Education.
◉ What is the Board's responsibility regarding records? Answer: To
keep accurate and complete records of its proceedings.
◉ What is the role of the Attorney General in relation to the Funeral
Board? Answer: To confer on legal matters and prosecute violations
of the Funeral Services Licensing Act.
◉ What does the Board do if a funeral establishment's facilities are
damaged? Answer: It may issue temporary licenses to allow
continued operation during rebuilding efforts.
◉ What is alkaline hydrolysis in relation to cremation? Answer: A
method of cremation that uses heat and pressure to reduce human
remains.
◉ What is the purpose of the Funeral Services Licensing Act?
Answer: To regulate the practice of funeral directors and embalmers
and ensure ethical standards.
◉ What is required for a funeral establishment to operate legally?
Answer: It must be licensed by the Oklahoma Funeral Board.
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH PRACTICE SOLUTION GRADED A+
◉ What is an 'Authorizing agent'? Answer: A person legally entitled
to order the cremation or final disposition of human remains.
◉ Define 'Cremation'. Answer: The process that reduces human
remains to bone fragments using heat and flame or heat and
pressure.
◉ What does 'Crematory' refer to? Answer: A structure containing a
furnace or vessel for the cremation of human remains.
◉ What powers does the Oklahoma Funeral Board have? Answer: To
prescribe rules, conduct examinations, issue licenses, and
investigate violations of the Funeral Services Licensing Act.
◉ What are the minimum requirements for a funeral director or
embalmer license? Answer: At least 18 years old, a legal resident, a
graduate of an accredited funeral service program, and one year as a
registered apprentice.
,◉ What is the role of the Oklahoma Funeral Board regarding
examinations? Answer: To prepare, conduct, and grade examinations
for licensing applicants.
◉ What is required to pass the National Board Science Examination?
Answer: A score of 75 or higher.
◉ What does the Funeral Services Licensing Act require for
continuing education? Answer: The Board must promulgate rules for
continuing education for licensees.
◉ What is the purpose of the General Price List in funeral services?
Answer: To list products and services normally provided by funeral
establishments.
◉ What actions can the Oklahoma Funeral Board take against
violations? Answer: Deny issuance of licenses, suspend or revoke
licenses, and levy administrative penalties.
◉ What is the significance of the term 'registered apprentice'?
Answer: An individual who has served under a licensed funeral
director or embalmer for practical training.
, ◉ What is the curriculum requirement for funeral service
education? Answer: It must be prescribed by the American Board of
Funeral Service Education.
◉ What is the Board's responsibility regarding records? Answer: To
keep accurate and complete records of its proceedings.
◉ What is the role of the Attorney General in relation to the Funeral
Board? Answer: To confer on legal matters and prosecute violations
of the Funeral Services Licensing Act.
◉ What does the Board do if a funeral establishment's facilities are
damaged? Answer: It may issue temporary licenses to allow
continued operation during rebuilding efforts.
◉ What is alkaline hydrolysis in relation to cremation? Answer: A
method of cremation that uses heat and pressure to reduce human
remains.
◉ What is the purpose of the Funeral Services Licensing Act?
Answer: To regulate the practice of funeral directors and embalmers
and ensure ethical standards.
◉ What is required for a funeral establishment to operate legally?
Answer: It must be licensed by the Oklahoma Funeral Board.
