NJ State Board of Mortuary Science JP Exam 2022 with
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What is the name of the Board or dept. that regulates the funeral industry in your
state?
State Board Of Mortuary Science Of New Jersey
NJ Office Of the Attorney General: Division Of Consumer Affairs
What are the licensing req. for funeral directors (edu., length of apprenticeship)?
2 yr. apprenticeship w/ an associates degree or =
1 yr. apprenticeship w/ a bachelors degree or =
Cannot exceed 3 yrs. must have college cred. or =
Who is authorized to do removals of human remains?
Licensed directors, interns/apprentices, unlicensed funeral home/mortuary personnel
How many different funeral service licenses does NJ issue?
Only ONE. Combo FD/Embalmer license
Who in the funeral home is authorized to make at-need OR pre-need funeral
arrangements?
Licensed director or an intern under the supervision of a licensee
At the time of death where can the d.c.'s be filed?
Thru the state online via EDRS or the local registrar
When the funeral home has to reorder d.c.'s where do they reorder from?
EDRS (online) thru the state of NJ
What is the title given to the person who is in charge of the funeral home?
"Manager"
How many funeral home regs are permitted in one building?
2+ (depending on the Board's discretion)
May funeral homes in NJ own & operate a crematory OR cemetery?
No
Where is an app. for a disinterment filed?
In the municipality where final disposition is to take place
Does NJ have a statewide form/app. for disinterment or is it handled on cemetery
by cemetery basis?
NJ Dept. of Health & Senior Services
Disinterment - Transit Permit-
Yes
Does NJ require that FD's take cont. ed. courses?
Yes (10 Hr Cont. Ed. Per 2 yrs.)
How long must a body be dead before a cremation can occur?
24 hrs.
When are apprentices allowed to do their internship?
Either before, during, or after mortuary school
In NJ what are the physical building requirements for a funeral home?
ADA requirements, etc.
Who is permitted to own a funeral home in NJ?
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What is the name of the Board or dept. that regulates the funeral industry in your
state?
State Board Of Mortuary Science Of New Jersey
NJ Office Of the Attorney General: Division Of Consumer Affairs
What are the licensing req. for funeral directors (edu., length of apprenticeship)?
2 yr. apprenticeship w/ an associates degree or =
1 yr. apprenticeship w/ a bachelors degree or =
Cannot exceed 3 yrs. must have college cred. or =
Who is authorized to do removals of human remains?
Licensed directors, interns/apprentices, unlicensed funeral home/mortuary personnel
How many different funeral service licenses does NJ issue?
Only ONE. Combo FD/Embalmer license
Who in the funeral home is authorized to make at-need OR pre-need funeral
arrangements?
Licensed director or an intern under the supervision of a licensee
At the time of death where can the d.c.'s be filed?
Thru the state online via EDRS or the local registrar
When the funeral home has to reorder d.c.'s where do they reorder from?
EDRS (online) thru the state of NJ
What is the title given to the person who is in charge of the funeral home?
"Manager"
How many funeral home regs are permitted in one building?
2+ (depending on the Board's discretion)
May funeral homes in NJ own & operate a crematory OR cemetery?
No
Where is an app. for a disinterment filed?
In the municipality where final disposition is to take place
Does NJ have a statewide form/app. for disinterment or is it handled on cemetery
by cemetery basis?
NJ Dept. of Health & Senior Services
Disinterment - Transit Permit-
Yes
Does NJ require that FD's take cont. ed. courses?
Yes (10 Hr Cont. Ed. Per 2 yrs.)
How long must a body be dead before a cremation can occur?
24 hrs.
When are apprentices allowed to do their internship?
Either before, during, or after mortuary school
In NJ what are the physical building requirements for a funeral home?
ADA requirements, etc.
Who is permitted to own a funeral home in NJ?
