NYS Funeral Law Exam Newest 2026 Questions
and Correct Detailed Answers Already Graded A+
When buying in a cemetery and no one is in charge, the FD must - CORRECT
ANSWER--sign the permit
-write across it "no person in charge"
-file the permit (in the location of the cemetery)
Funeral establishment must have a minimum of ___ sq feet dedicated to a chapel
or reposing room - CORRECT ANSWER-300
Test for death before embalming, removal, cremation or burial? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Pulsation has ceased in radial or carotid artery
Order of priority on disposition - CORRECT ANSWER-1 Agent
2. Spouse or domestic partner
3. Children over 18
4. Parents
,5. SiblingsWhat must be displayed conspicuously in every funeral home? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Establishment registration and manager license
Rental caskets are prohibited from use during a viewing/wake in NYS - CORRECT
ANSWER-False
A person is defined as a natural person after the age of - CORRECT ANSWER-
18 years old
Registration renewal application for a funeral establishment must include -
CORRECT ANSWER--sale or transfer of all funeral firm assets
-sale or transfer of the controlling interest of the firm
-termination of the business entity
What doesn't apply to establishments registered prior to 5/1/1974 - CORRECT
ANSWER-Requirement of a prep room
At the very bottom of the priority list for right of disposition is a chief fiscal officer
of a county - CORRECT ANSWER-true
, Funeral Homes are prohibited by law from making any profit - CORRECT
ANSWER-Common carrier charges
Which of the titles authorizes the holder to make funeral arrangements? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Funeral Director
What is not required by law? - CORRECT ANSWER--Embalming
-Casket for direct cremation
-Vault not required unless the cemetery says so
-Purchasing goods
Max rate of interest that may be charged on unpaid balances per year -
CORRECT ANSWER-16%
(non profit cemeteries) Cemeteries to make interments available through the
year 6 days a week excluding legal holidays - CORRECT ANSWER-The Winter
Law
Documents which have been obtained for or supplies by the customer must be
given to the customer within - CORRECT ANSWER-One week of the funeral
and Correct Detailed Answers Already Graded A+
When buying in a cemetery and no one is in charge, the FD must - CORRECT
ANSWER--sign the permit
-write across it "no person in charge"
-file the permit (in the location of the cemetery)
Funeral establishment must have a minimum of ___ sq feet dedicated to a chapel
or reposing room - CORRECT ANSWER-300
Test for death before embalming, removal, cremation or burial? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Pulsation has ceased in radial or carotid artery
Order of priority on disposition - CORRECT ANSWER-1 Agent
2. Spouse or domestic partner
3. Children over 18
4. Parents
,5. SiblingsWhat must be displayed conspicuously in every funeral home? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Establishment registration and manager license
Rental caskets are prohibited from use during a viewing/wake in NYS - CORRECT
ANSWER-False
A person is defined as a natural person after the age of - CORRECT ANSWER-
18 years old
Registration renewal application for a funeral establishment must include -
CORRECT ANSWER--sale or transfer of all funeral firm assets
-sale or transfer of the controlling interest of the firm
-termination of the business entity
What doesn't apply to establishments registered prior to 5/1/1974 - CORRECT
ANSWER-Requirement of a prep room
At the very bottom of the priority list for right of disposition is a chief fiscal officer
of a county - CORRECT ANSWER-true
, Funeral Homes are prohibited by law from making any profit - CORRECT
ANSWER-Common carrier charges
Which of the titles authorizes the holder to make funeral arrangements? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Funeral Director
What is not required by law? - CORRECT ANSWER--Embalming
-Casket for direct cremation
-Vault not required unless the cemetery says so
-Purchasing goods
Max rate of interest that may be charged on unpaid balances per year -
CORRECT ANSWER-16%
(non profit cemeteries) Cemeteries to make interments available through the
year 6 days a week excluding legal holidays - CORRECT ANSWER-The Winter
Law
Documents which have been obtained for or supplies by the customer must be
given to the customer within - CORRECT ANSWER-One week of the funeral
