NY STATE (MORTUARY) LAW
EXAM #1 - #4 2026/2027 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS.
Biological, blood relatives - correct answer-For the purposes of
the priority right to control the disposition of human remains, the
children and siblings relationships are in ref. to __________.
Only the funeral firm name registered w/ the DOH may be on
the sign - correct answer-When he name of a funeral firm
appears on a sign indicating the location or presence of a
funeral establishment:
Pocket card - correct answer-What identification must a
registered resident carry with them while being engaged in
activities relative to their residency?
July 1, 2020 - correct answer-Which of the following is a date
on which a FD's biennium reg. would begin?
,$125 - correct answer-The biennial registration renewal fee for
an INACTIVE FD is ________.
All of the above - correct answer-Every person entitled to
engage in the business & practice of funeral directing must
carry a current certificate of biennial reg. when engaged in the
practice of funeral directing, and exhibit the certificate when so
requested by which of the following?
1. Reps. of a municipal govt.
2. Reps. of a casket showroom
3. Reps. of a cemetery
4. Reps. of a hospital
5. Reps. of a common carrier
6. Reps. of a crematory
1 and 4 only - correct answer-Which of the following titles (if
used in NY) authorized the holder to be present & personally
supervise the pickup from or the delivery to a common carrier
of a dead human body w/ no other licensed or registered
funeral service professional in attendance?
1. FD
,2. Mortician
3. Registered student
4. Registered resident
Direct - correct answer-A FD trainee may only preform
embalming procedures on a dead human body when under the
_______ supervision and instruction of a NYS licensed FD.
18 - correct answer-To be considered a domestic partner for the
purposes of having the priority right to control a final disposition
a person must at least be ______ years of age.
All of the above - correct answer-For state approval, an
embalming room must be equipped and maintained w/ which of
the following?
1. Hot & cold running water
2. Exhaust fan or air-conditioning
3. Adequate sewage and waste disposal
4. Rigid, tight-closing doors
5. Non-porous prep. table
6. Windows that obstruct view into the room
, Alternative services - correct answer-Direct cremations are
listed in the ________ section of an Itemization of Funeral
Services and Merch. Selected.
1-2-3-4 - correct answer-What is the proper order for habing the
highest to lowest priority right to control the final disposition of
human remains?
1. A son, age 19
2. A parent
3. A sister, age 44
4. A close friend
120 - correct answer-A properly executed Customer's
Designation of Intentions authorizes a FD to dispose of
cremated remains if the are unclaimed after ______ days from
the date of cremation.
All except 4 - correct answer-Which of the following conditions
must be present for the transport of human remains within NYS
by other than common carrier?
EXAM #1 - #4 2026/2027 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS.
Biological, blood relatives - correct answer-For the purposes of
the priority right to control the disposition of human remains, the
children and siblings relationships are in ref. to __________.
Only the funeral firm name registered w/ the DOH may be on
the sign - correct answer-When he name of a funeral firm
appears on a sign indicating the location or presence of a
funeral establishment:
Pocket card - correct answer-What identification must a
registered resident carry with them while being engaged in
activities relative to their residency?
July 1, 2020 - correct answer-Which of the following is a date
on which a FD's biennium reg. would begin?
,$125 - correct answer-The biennial registration renewal fee for
an INACTIVE FD is ________.
All of the above - correct answer-Every person entitled to
engage in the business & practice of funeral directing must
carry a current certificate of biennial reg. when engaged in the
practice of funeral directing, and exhibit the certificate when so
requested by which of the following?
1. Reps. of a municipal govt.
2. Reps. of a casket showroom
3. Reps. of a cemetery
4. Reps. of a hospital
5. Reps. of a common carrier
6. Reps. of a crematory
1 and 4 only - correct answer-Which of the following titles (if
used in NY) authorized the holder to be present & personally
supervise the pickup from or the delivery to a common carrier
of a dead human body w/ no other licensed or registered
funeral service professional in attendance?
1. FD
,2. Mortician
3. Registered student
4. Registered resident
Direct - correct answer-A FD trainee may only preform
embalming procedures on a dead human body when under the
_______ supervision and instruction of a NYS licensed FD.
18 - correct answer-To be considered a domestic partner for the
purposes of having the priority right to control a final disposition
a person must at least be ______ years of age.
All of the above - correct answer-For state approval, an
embalming room must be equipped and maintained w/ which of
the following?
1. Hot & cold running water
2. Exhaust fan or air-conditioning
3. Adequate sewage and waste disposal
4. Rigid, tight-closing doors
5. Non-porous prep. table
6. Windows that obstruct view into the room
, Alternative services - correct answer-Direct cremations are
listed in the ________ section of an Itemization of Funeral
Services and Merch. Selected.
1-2-3-4 - correct answer-What is the proper order for habing the
highest to lowest priority right to control the final disposition of
human remains?
1. A son, age 19
2. A parent
3. A sister, age 44
4. A close friend
120 - correct answer-A properly executed Customer's
Designation of Intentions authorizes a FD to dispose of
cremated remains if the are unclaimed after ______ days from
the date of cremation.
All except 4 - correct answer-Which of the following conditions
must be present for the transport of human remains within NYS
by other than common carrier?
