NC FUNERAL LAW EXAM 2026|2027 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS| LATEST UPDATE
What is the minimum number of crematory licensees that must sign a petition for a nomination of
someone that wishes to serve on the North Carolina Crematory Authority? - Correct Answer -Three.
A person that does not excercise his or her right to dispose of a decedent's body as expressed in the
cremation statutes within _____ days of notification or 10 days from the date of death, whichever is
earlier, shall lose their right. - Correct Answer -Five.
Dunham Mortuary, Inc. uses regular non-disposable sheets on their removal stretcher or cot. If the
bottom sheet isn't soiled or dampened after a transfer of remains, they will use the sheet again on their
stretcher. Is this a legal practice? - Correct Answer -No.
How many Board members are appointed by the Governor without recommendation from any other
agencies? - Correct Answer -One.
Which of the following statements is incorrect? - Correct Answer -Mary can perform a funeral service
resident traineeship under the guidance of Howard, a licensed funeral director.
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,Minor Mortuary performed 22 funeral services last year. How many apprentices are they allowed to have
working at one time? - Correct Answer -None.
The cremation authorization form expressly states that if the authorizing agent doesn't take possession
of the cremated remains within ____ days, they can be disposed of by the crematory licensee. - Correct
Answer -Thirty.
Of the following, who is authorized to serve papers and subpoenas? - Correct Answer -Inspectors.
To become a licensed funeral director in the state of North Carolina, one must be a graduate of a funeral
director's program having a minimum of ____ semester hours. - Correct Answer -32
How many members of the NCFDA are nominated for the Governor to appoint to the Board? - Correct
Answer -Four.
Every preparation room shall be provided with proper and _______ recepticles for refuse, bandages,
cotton, and other waste materials and supplies. - Correct Answer -Convenient.
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,In order to be become a crematory technician in North Carolina, one should complete a cremation
certificate program that is conducted by- - Correct Answer -CANA.
A new funeral company wishes to offer a continuing education course to licensees for the first time. The
Board will mandate that the new company submit an application at least _____ days prior to the course
event. - Correct Answer -Ninety.
The members of the Board of Funeral service are: - Correct Answer -Are not paid and only compensated
for expenses in attending.
An inflation-proof contract establishes a/an ____ price for funeral services and merchandise. - Correct
Answer -Fixed.
A person that dies from the following disease is to not be embalmed, but the body shall be placed in a
tightly sealed container and not re-opened. - Correct Answer -Smallpox.
In speaking of a funeral home's embalming or preparation room, no ______ or deleterious odors shall be
allowed to remain therein nor to enter into any other part of the premises of the funeral establishment or
into any adjoining premises. - Correct Answer -Obnoxious.
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, If there is to be a substitution of a preneed licensee, is it necessary to draft a new preneed funeral
contract between the newer funeral establishment and the person giving notice of the substitution? -
Correct Answer -Yes.
Which of the following exam subjects are not necessary to pass before being granted licensure in NC as a
funeral director? - Correct Answer -Business management.
Which of these is a NC funeral home's embalming room NOT required to have? - Correct Answer -
Instruments and fluids used in the embalming process.
Every resident trainee must work at least ______ hours during their resident traineeship. - Correct
Answer -2,000.00
The public interest requires that only _____ persons be permitted to practice funeral service in North
Carolina. - Correct Answer -Qualified.
A person that does not excercise his or her right to dispose of a decedent's body as expressed in the
cremation statutes within 5 days of notification or ____ days from the date of death, whichever is earlier,
shall lose their right. - Correct Answer -Ten.
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ANSWERS| LATEST UPDATE
What is the minimum number of crematory licensees that must sign a petition for a nomination of
someone that wishes to serve on the North Carolina Crematory Authority? - Correct Answer -Three.
A person that does not excercise his or her right to dispose of a decedent's body as expressed in the
cremation statutes within _____ days of notification or 10 days from the date of death, whichever is
earlier, shall lose their right. - Correct Answer -Five.
Dunham Mortuary, Inc. uses regular non-disposable sheets on their removal stretcher or cot. If the
bottom sheet isn't soiled or dampened after a transfer of remains, they will use the sheet again on their
stretcher. Is this a legal practice? - Correct Answer -No.
How many Board members are appointed by the Governor without recommendation from any other
agencies? - Correct Answer -One.
Which of the following statements is incorrect? - Correct Answer -Mary can perform a funeral service
resident traineeship under the guidance of Howard, a licensed funeral director.
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,Minor Mortuary performed 22 funeral services last year. How many apprentices are they allowed to have
working at one time? - Correct Answer -None.
The cremation authorization form expressly states that if the authorizing agent doesn't take possession
of the cremated remains within ____ days, they can be disposed of by the crematory licensee. - Correct
Answer -Thirty.
Of the following, who is authorized to serve papers and subpoenas? - Correct Answer -Inspectors.
To become a licensed funeral director in the state of North Carolina, one must be a graduate of a funeral
director's program having a minimum of ____ semester hours. - Correct Answer -32
How many members of the NCFDA are nominated for the Governor to appoint to the Board? - Correct
Answer -Four.
Every preparation room shall be provided with proper and _______ recepticles for refuse, bandages,
cotton, and other waste materials and supplies. - Correct Answer -Convenient.
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,In order to be become a crematory technician in North Carolina, one should complete a cremation
certificate program that is conducted by- - Correct Answer -CANA.
A new funeral company wishes to offer a continuing education course to licensees for the first time. The
Board will mandate that the new company submit an application at least _____ days prior to the course
event. - Correct Answer -Ninety.
The members of the Board of Funeral service are: - Correct Answer -Are not paid and only compensated
for expenses in attending.
An inflation-proof contract establishes a/an ____ price for funeral services and merchandise. - Correct
Answer -Fixed.
A person that dies from the following disease is to not be embalmed, but the body shall be placed in a
tightly sealed container and not re-opened. - Correct Answer -Smallpox.
In speaking of a funeral home's embalming or preparation room, no ______ or deleterious odors shall be
allowed to remain therein nor to enter into any other part of the premises of the funeral establishment or
into any adjoining premises. - Correct Answer -Obnoxious.
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, If there is to be a substitution of a preneed licensee, is it necessary to draft a new preneed funeral
contract between the newer funeral establishment and the person giving notice of the substitution? -
Correct Answer -Yes.
Which of the following exam subjects are not necessary to pass before being granted licensure in NC as a
funeral director? - Correct Answer -Business management.
Which of these is a NC funeral home's embalming room NOT required to have? - Correct Answer -
Instruments and fluids used in the embalming process.
Every resident trainee must work at least ______ hours during their resident traineeship. - Correct
Answer -2,000.00
The public interest requires that only _____ persons be permitted to practice funeral service in North
Carolina. - Correct Answer -Qualified.
A person that does not excercise his or her right to dispose of a decedent's body as expressed in the
cremation statutes within 5 days of notification or ____ days from the date of death, whichever is earlier,
shall lose their right. - Correct Answer -Ten.
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