Ohio Laws and Regulations Exam - Funeral Directing/Embalming ORC
4717
Exam Coverage
Exam coverage for the Ohio Laws and Regulations Exam - Funeral
Directing/Embalming (ORC 4717) includes the legal, ethical, and
regulatory requirements governing funeral service practice in Ohio. It
focuses on Ohio Revised Code (ORC) Chapter 4717 and related
administrative rules, including licensure, scope of practice, embalming
and funeral directing responsibilities, permits, documentation,
preneed issues, transportation, cremation/burial procedures, and
handling of human remains. The exam also evaluates understanding of
professional conduct, consumer protections, public health
requirements, inspections, disciplinary actions, and compliance
,obligations for funeral homes and practitioners. Emphasis is placed on
lawful practice, accurate recordkeeping, ethical service delivery, and
adherence to Ohio funeral service regulations.
Supervision
means the operation of all phases of the business of funeral directing
or embalming under the specific direction of a licensed funeral
director or licensed embalmer
Direct supervision
means the physical presence of a licensed funeral director or licensed
embalmer while the specific functions of the funeral or embalming are
being carried out
,Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors
- 7 members
- appointed by governor
- 5 licensed directors, 4 licenced embalmers, 1 CCO, 2 represent
public, 1 at least 60yo
- term is 5 years
When must the preneed annual report be sent in?
Must be mailed or post marked on or before due date
, Can the board regulate cemeteries?
No. The board shall license and regulate funeral homes, embalming
facilities, and crematory facilities located at cemeteries
4717
Exam Coverage
Exam coverage for the Ohio Laws and Regulations Exam - Funeral
Directing/Embalming (ORC 4717) includes the legal, ethical, and
regulatory requirements governing funeral service practice in Ohio. It
focuses on Ohio Revised Code (ORC) Chapter 4717 and related
administrative rules, including licensure, scope of practice, embalming
and funeral directing responsibilities, permits, documentation,
preneed issues, transportation, cremation/burial procedures, and
handling of human remains. The exam also evaluates understanding of
professional conduct, consumer protections, public health
requirements, inspections, disciplinary actions, and compliance
,obligations for funeral homes and practitioners. Emphasis is placed on
lawful practice, accurate recordkeeping, ethical service delivery, and
adherence to Ohio funeral service regulations.
Supervision
means the operation of all phases of the business of funeral directing
or embalming under the specific direction of a licensed funeral
director or licensed embalmer
Direct supervision
means the physical presence of a licensed funeral director or licensed
embalmer while the specific functions of the funeral or embalming are
being carried out
,Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors
- 7 members
- appointed by governor
- 5 licensed directors, 4 licenced embalmers, 1 CCO, 2 represent
public, 1 at least 60yo
- term is 5 years
When must the preneed annual report be sent in?
Must be mailed or post marked on or before due date
, Can the board regulate cemeteries?
No. The board shall license and regulate funeral homes, embalming
facilities, and crematory facilities located at cemeteries
