FLORIDA FUNERAL LAWS AND RULES
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
PASS.
Order of priority of a "Legally Authorized Person" - ANS -The Decedent
-Person designated by decedent
-Surviving spouse
-Son or daughter 18+
-A parent
-Brother or sister 18+
-Grandchild 18+
-A grandparent
-Any person in the next degree of kinship
If there is no family member existing or available, the legally authorized person may include: -
ANS -Guardian at the time of death
-Personal representative
-Attorney-in-fact at the time of death
-Health surrogate
-Public health officer
-Medical examiner
-County commission or administrator
-Nursing home representative
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There shall NOT be two or more board members who are: - ANS Principals or employees of
the same company or partnership
Each board member shall serve a term of ____ - ANS 4 years
In a case of malfeasance, incompetence, etc;
the ____ may remove a board member - ANS Senate
It is deemed that a board member has resigned from the board if: - ANS He/she misses 3
consecutive meetings, or more than half of the meetings in a year.
In a case of malfeasance, incompetence, etc;
the ____ may suspend a board member. - ANS Governor
How many board members constitute a quorum necessary for the conduct of business by the
board? - ANS Six members
For each license application or renewal, a ____ fee is charged to combat unlicensed activity: -
ANS $5
Are licenses transferable if the business sells to another owner? - ANS No
When applying for any of the establishment licenses, the application must include a listing of: -
ANS Everyone who controls more than 10% of the company.
Can a hospital or nursing home operate a direct disposal establishment? - ANS No
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, If a license applicant is convicted of any crimes within the past 10 years, he/she must provide
upon request: - ANS Certified copies of court records of the crime
May a person with a limited license engage in preneed sales? - ANS No
If you have an address change, how long do you have to notify the Board? - ANS 30 days
How many days does the funeral home have to record the written complaint in the complaint
log? - ANS Within 10 days
What is the composition of a probable cause panel? - ANS At least 2 people, one of which
must be a consumer member
What is the maximum fine the board can impose for an administrative violation? - ANS $5000
per offense
What is the maximum fine for unlicensed activity? - ANS $10,000 per offense
If your license is suspended, must you complete continuing education hours? - ANS Yes, if
you want your license to be unsuspended
Who may sell preneed contracts? - ANS Only preneed sales agents and funeral directors
What type of permission is required to take possession of a dead human body? - ANS Written
permission
When is oral permission allowed for a licensee to take possession of a dead human body? -
ANS If oral permission is granted, the licensee shall obtain written permission within a
reasonable time, prior to disposition.
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EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
PASS.
Order of priority of a "Legally Authorized Person" - ANS -The Decedent
-Person designated by decedent
-Surviving spouse
-Son or daughter 18+
-A parent
-Brother or sister 18+
-Grandchild 18+
-A grandparent
-Any person in the next degree of kinship
If there is no family member existing or available, the legally authorized person may include: -
ANS -Guardian at the time of death
-Personal representative
-Attorney-in-fact at the time of death
-Health surrogate
-Public health officer
-Medical examiner
-County commission or administrator
-Nursing home representative
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,-Friend
There shall NOT be two or more board members who are: - ANS Principals or employees of
the same company or partnership
Each board member shall serve a term of ____ - ANS 4 years
In a case of malfeasance, incompetence, etc;
the ____ may remove a board member - ANS Senate
It is deemed that a board member has resigned from the board if: - ANS He/she misses 3
consecutive meetings, or more than half of the meetings in a year.
In a case of malfeasance, incompetence, etc;
the ____ may suspend a board member. - ANS Governor
How many board members constitute a quorum necessary for the conduct of business by the
board? - ANS Six members
For each license application or renewal, a ____ fee is charged to combat unlicensed activity: -
ANS $5
Are licenses transferable if the business sells to another owner? - ANS No
When applying for any of the establishment licenses, the application must include a listing of: -
ANS Everyone who controls more than 10% of the company.
Can a hospital or nursing home operate a direct disposal establishment? - ANS No
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, If a license applicant is convicted of any crimes within the past 10 years, he/she must provide
upon request: - ANS Certified copies of court records of the crime
May a person with a limited license engage in preneed sales? - ANS No
If you have an address change, how long do you have to notify the Board? - ANS 30 days
How many days does the funeral home have to record the written complaint in the complaint
log? - ANS Within 10 days
What is the composition of a probable cause panel? - ANS At least 2 people, one of which
must be a consumer member
What is the maximum fine the board can impose for an administrative violation? - ANS $5000
per offense
What is the maximum fine for unlicensed activity? - ANS $10,000 per offense
If your license is suspended, must you complete continuing education hours? - ANS Yes, if
you want your license to be unsuspended
Who may sell preneed contracts? - ANS Only preneed sales agents and funeral directors
What type of permission is required to take possession of a dead human body? - ANS Written
permission
When is oral permission allowed for a licensee to take possession of a dead human body? -
ANS If oral permission is granted, the licensee shall obtain written permission within a
reasonable time, prior to disposition.
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