TN Funeral LRR Exam 2025 – Complete Study Guide Tennessee
Laws, Rules & Regulations for Funeral Directors & Embalmers
EXAM INFORMATION
| Item | Details |
|||
| Exam Name | Tennessee Funeral LRR (Laws, Rules & Regulations) Exam |
| Administering Board | Tennessee Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers |
| Latest Update | 2025/2026 |
| Document Type | Practice Test – Questions & Answers with Rationales |
| Total Questions | 290+ |
HOW TO USE THIS STUDY GUIDE
For each question:
1. Cover the answer and attempt to recall from memory
2. Reveal the answer and check your response
3. Review the detailed rationale to understand the legal basis
4. Note the Key Topic reference for focused review
5. Mark difficult questions to revisit later
The LRR exam is a state-specific test covering Tennessee funeral laws, rules, and regulations
that all licensed funeral directors and embalmers must pass. This guide includes actual exam
questions with verified answers for 2025.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Board Composition & Administration – Questions 1-15
2. Licensure Requirements & Pathways – Questions 16-35
3. Apprenticeship Requirements – Questions 36-45
4. Establishment & Facility Regulations – Questions 46-55
5. Cremation Regulations – Questions 56-85
6. Embalming & Funeral Directing Definitions – Questions 86-95
7. Consumer Protection & FTC Funeral Rule – Questions 96-105
8. Continuing Education & License Renewal – Questions 106-115
9. Disciplinary Actions & Penalties – Questions 116-125
10. Death Certificates & Vital Records – Questions 126-130
,11. Quick Reference Answer Key
SECTION 1: BOARD COMPOSITION & ADMINISTRATION
Question 1
Which of the following correctly describes the composition of the Tennessee Board of Funeral
Directors and Embalmers?
A) Six licensed members and two lay members, all appointed by the Governor for four-year
terms
B) Five licensed members, three lay members, and two ex-officio members, each serving
six-year terms
C) Seven members: five licensed funeral professionals and two lay members, appointed by the
Governor for staggered four-year terms
D) Nine members, all of whom must be licensed, appointed by the State Senate for two-year
terms
Answer: C) Seven members: five licensed funeral professionals and two lay members,
appointed by the Governor for staggered four-year terms
Rationale: The Board is composed of seven members—five licensed funeral directors or
embalmers and two lay members—appointed by the Governor. Terms are four years and are
staggered to ensure continuity .
Key Topic: Board Composition
Question 2
The Governor must consider which of the following when appointing members to the Board?
A) Political affiliation of the applicant
B) Geographic representation of Tennessee's three Grand Divisions
,C) Whether the applicant owns a funeral home
D) The applicant's membership in a national funeral association
Answer: B) Geographic representation of Tennessee's three Grand Divisions
Rationale: State law requires the Governor to appoint members so that each of Tennessee's
three Grand Divisions (East, Middle, West) is represented on the Board .
Key Topic: Board Appointments
Question 3
Which of the following is NOT a duty of the Executive Director of the Board?
A) Enforcing board-adopted rules and regulations
B) Conducting criminal investigations of funeral directors
C) Providing staff support for field representatives
D) Overseeing the Board's rule-making process
Answer: B) Conducting criminal investigations of funeral directors
Rationale: Criminal investigations are handled by law-enforcement agencies, not the Board's
Executive Director, who focuses on administrative enforcement and support .
Key Topic: Board Administration
Question 4
Under the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act (UAPA), an administrative hearing for a
funeral director's license violation must be held within how many days after the complaint is
filed?
A) 10 days
B) 30 days
, C) 45 days
D) 60 days
Answer: B) 30 days
Rationale: The UAPA requires that an administrative hearing be scheduled no later than 30 days
after a formal complaint is received .
Key Topic: Administrative Hearings
Question 5
A funeral director is found guilty of a violation that carries a $350 fine. Which of the following
statements is true?
A) The fine must be paid within 10 days, or the license is automatically revoked
B) The fine can be reduced to $100 if the director completes a remedial education course
C) The fine is within the statutory range of $100–$500 per violation
D) The fine may be waived if the director files an appeal within 5 days
Answer: C) The fine is within the statutory range of $100–$500 per violation
Rationale: Tennessee statutes set the fine range for board violations at $100 to $500; $350 falls
within this permissible range .
Key Topic: Penalties
Question 6
How many members compose the Tennessee Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers
according to T.C.A. § 62-5-201?
A) 5
B) 7
Laws, Rules & Regulations for Funeral Directors & Embalmers
EXAM INFORMATION
| Item | Details |
|||
| Exam Name | Tennessee Funeral LRR (Laws, Rules & Regulations) Exam |
| Administering Board | Tennessee Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers |
| Latest Update | 2025/2026 |
| Document Type | Practice Test – Questions & Answers with Rationales |
| Total Questions | 290+ |
HOW TO USE THIS STUDY GUIDE
For each question:
1. Cover the answer and attempt to recall from memory
2. Reveal the answer and check your response
3. Review the detailed rationale to understand the legal basis
4. Note the Key Topic reference for focused review
5. Mark difficult questions to revisit later
The LRR exam is a state-specific test covering Tennessee funeral laws, rules, and regulations
that all licensed funeral directors and embalmers must pass. This guide includes actual exam
questions with verified answers for 2025.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Board Composition & Administration – Questions 1-15
2. Licensure Requirements & Pathways – Questions 16-35
3. Apprenticeship Requirements – Questions 36-45
4. Establishment & Facility Regulations – Questions 46-55
5. Cremation Regulations – Questions 56-85
6. Embalming & Funeral Directing Definitions – Questions 86-95
7. Consumer Protection & FTC Funeral Rule – Questions 96-105
8. Continuing Education & License Renewal – Questions 106-115
9. Disciplinary Actions & Penalties – Questions 116-125
10. Death Certificates & Vital Records – Questions 126-130
,11. Quick Reference Answer Key
SECTION 1: BOARD COMPOSITION & ADMINISTRATION
Question 1
Which of the following correctly describes the composition of the Tennessee Board of Funeral
Directors and Embalmers?
A) Six licensed members and two lay members, all appointed by the Governor for four-year
terms
B) Five licensed members, three lay members, and two ex-officio members, each serving
six-year terms
C) Seven members: five licensed funeral professionals and two lay members, appointed by the
Governor for staggered four-year terms
D) Nine members, all of whom must be licensed, appointed by the State Senate for two-year
terms
Answer: C) Seven members: five licensed funeral professionals and two lay members,
appointed by the Governor for staggered four-year terms
Rationale: The Board is composed of seven members—five licensed funeral directors or
embalmers and two lay members—appointed by the Governor. Terms are four years and are
staggered to ensure continuity .
Key Topic: Board Composition
Question 2
The Governor must consider which of the following when appointing members to the Board?
A) Political affiliation of the applicant
B) Geographic representation of Tennessee's three Grand Divisions
,C) Whether the applicant owns a funeral home
D) The applicant's membership in a national funeral association
Answer: B) Geographic representation of Tennessee's three Grand Divisions
Rationale: State law requires the Governor to appoint members so that each of Tennessee's
three Grand Divisions (East, Middle, West) is represented on the Board .
Key Topic: Board Appointments
Question 3
Which of the following is NOT a duty of the Executive Director of the Board?
A) Enforcing board-adopted rules and regulations
B) Conducting criminal investigations of funeral directors
C) Providing staff support for field representatives
D) Overseeing the Board's rule-making process
Answer: B) Conducting criminal investigations of funeral directors
Rationale: Criminal investigations are handled by law-enforcement agencies, not the Board's
Executive Director, who focuses on administrative enforcement and support .
Key Topic: Board Administration
Question 4
Under the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act (UAPA), an administrative hearing for a
funeral director's license violation must be held within how many days after the complaint is
filed?
A) 10 days
B) 30 days
, C) 45 days
D) 60 days
Answer: B) 30 days
Rationale: The UAPA requires that an administrative hearing be scheduled no later than 30 days
after a formal complaint is received .
Key Topic: Administrative Hearings
Question 5
A funeral director is found guilty of a violation that carries a $350 fine. Which of the following
statements is true?
A) The fine must be paid within 10 days, or the license is automatically revoked
B) The fine can be reduced to $100 if the director completes a remedial education course
C) The fine is within the statutory range of $100–$500 per violation
D) The fine may be waived if the director files an appeal within 5 days
Answer: C) The fine is within the statutory range of $100–$500 per violation
Rationale: Tennessee statutes set the fine range for board violations at $100 to $500; $350 falls
within this permissible range .
Key Topic: Penalties
Question 6
How many members compose the Tennessee Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers
according to T.C.A. § 62-5-201?
A) 5
B) 7
