ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF EMBALMERS AND
FUNERAL DIRECTORS LRR EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 200
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES|AGRADE
True or False: A casket is required for direct cremation - ANSWER: False
How many members does the board consist of? - ANSWER: 9
Who appoints board members at the advice and consent of the senate? - ANSWER:
The Governor
How long is a board term appointment? - ANSWER: 5 years
What kind of members comprise the board? - ANSWER: - The insurance
commissioner
- 2 Licensed EM or FD
- 2 Owners/operators of a licensed perpetual care cemetery
- 2 Professionals engaged in the operation of a burial association
- 1 Member Consumer Representative
- 1 Member Elderly Representative
How is the board "consumer representative" selected? - ANSWER: Appointed from
state at large, subject to confirmation by the Senate, but he/she shall not be
required to be appointed from a list submitted by the licensed embalmers and
funeral directors. Full voting member.
How is the board "elderly representative" selected? - ANSWER: Not actively engaged
or retired from the FD/EM and 60 years of age or older. Appointed from state at
large, subject to confirmation by the Senate, not required to be appointed from
submitted list by embalmers and funeral directors. Full voting member.
Can the elderly representative be the consumer representative? - ANSWER: No
No member shall serve more than __ consecutive __ year terms on the board. -
ANSWER: 2, 5
The Governor may remove any member of the board for: - ANSWER: Incompetence
or improper conduct, gross neglect, or malfeasance
How may vacancies caused by death, resignation, or removal before the expiration
of the term be filled? - ANSWER: By the Governor for the remainder of the term
The Secretary of State furnishes board members with a certificate of appointment
stating what? (3) - ANSWER: - Date of appointment
,- Date of expiration
- Oath taken and date
True or False: Board members may receive expense reimbursements and stipends in
accordance with 25-16-901 - ANSWER: True
The State Board must hold not less than __ meeting annually for the purpose of
selecting nominees for appointment of one term on the board. - ANSWER: 1
How long must the general public be given notice prior to a board meeting? -
ANSWER: 30 days
How many members comprise a quorum? - ANSWER: 5
How are board officers selected? - ANSWER: They are selected from their own
membership.
What board offices are selected for the board? - ANSWER: President, Vice President,
Secretary, Treasurer
If no member of the board is able for any reason to serve as secretary-treasurer,
how is this office selected? - ANSWER: By majority vote, it may employ a person to
serve as secretary-treasurer and that person is not require to be a licensed EM/FD
Duties of Secretary-Treasurer - ANSWER: General supervision for the direction of the
office of the board
General supervision over field inspection and enforcement
Making public the procedures for making inquiries and complains concerning FD,
EM, and practices
Keep record of all registered licensed individuals and businesses
Supply list of licensed persons and funeral establishments to embalmers, funeral
directors, common carriers, hospitals, or others reasonably entitled
Hold all moneys received by board to pay necessary and allowable expenses for
board operation
Give bond to State of Arkansas in sum as board may direct. Any premiums payable
for the bond shall be paid from the funds of the board. The bond shall be deposited
with the Auditor of State.
Receive and be paid annual salary not to exceed amount authorized by law
Authorized to receive reimbursement for expenses incurred in performance of
duties.
What are the qualifications for position of Inspector? - ANSWER: No fewer than 5
years of active experience as and embalmer AND funeral director licensed in this
state
True or False: The board may appoint an investigator who need not be a licensed
embalmer or funeral director? - ANSWER: True
, The State Board must hold not less than 1 meeting annually for the purpose of
selecting nominees for appointment of one term on the board.
How long must the general public be given notice prior to a board meeting? -
ANSWER: 30 days
The Board must hold at least __ examinations each year at convenient times and
places. - ANSWER: 2
Who creates reasonable rules for the licensing of crematoriums? - ANSWER: The
board may promulgate rules
Beginning ________ a crematorium may not be operated in this state unless licensed
by the board. - ANSWER: July 1, 2018
True or False: Any person can be cremated in this state outside of a licensed
crematorium. - ANSWER: False
Violations of the subsection regarding crematoriums are what classification of
violation? - ANSWER: Class A Misdemeanor
Does the board promulgate rules for transportation of dead human bodies in and
through Arkansas? - ANSWER: Yes
Who represents the Board in legal matters when deemed necessary? - ANSWER:
Special counsel retained only with prior approval by the AG
What are the duties of the Executive Secretary of the Burial Association Board? -
ANSWER: - Responsible for the administrative activities of the board
- Collection of fees
- Keeping record of the proceedings of the board
- Keeping an accurate account of all moneys received and disbursed by the
commissioner
Every person who desires to practice the science of embalming in this state shall: -
ANSWER: - Be at least 18 years of age
- Be a graduate of an accredited high school or equiv.
- Be a graduate of a school of embalming, which is accredited by ABFSE or State
Board
- Make written application to board attaching fee
- Have served as a registered apprentice for not less than 12 months under
supervision of AR licensed EM
- Submit 50 case reports to the State Board
- Take and pass both parts of the NBE and both parts of AR LRR exam
- Present themselves to state board for licensing interview and pass a background
check
FUNERAL DIRECTORS LRR EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 200
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES|AGRADE
True or False: A casket is required for direct cremation - ANSWER: False
How many members does the board consist of? - ANSWER: 9
Who appoints board members at the advice and consent of the senate? - ANSWER:
The Governor
How long is a board term appointment? - ANSWER: 5 years
What kind of members comprise the board? - ANSWER: - The insurance
commissioner
- 2 Licensed EM or FD
- 2 Owners/operators of a licensed perpetual care cemetery
- 2 Professionals engaged in the operation of a burial association
- 1 Member Consumer Representative
- 1 Member Elderly Representative
How is the board "consumer representative" selected? - ANSWER: Appointed from
state at large, subject to confirmation by the Senate, but he/she shall not be
required to be appointed from a list submitted by the licensed embalmers and
funeral directors. Full voting member.
How is the board "elderly representative" selected? - ANSWER: Not actively engaged
or retired from the FD/EM and 60 years of age or older. Appointed from state at
large, subject to confirmation by the Senate, not required to be appointed from
submitted list by embalmers and funeral directors. Full voting member.
Can the elderly representative be the consumer representative? - ANSWER: No
No member shall serve more than __ consecutive __ year terms on the board. -
ANSWER: 2, 5
The Governor may remove any member of the board for: - ANSWER: Incompetence
or improper conduct, gross neglect, or malfeasance
How may vacancies caused by death, resignation, or removal before the expiration
of the term be filled? - ANSWER: By the Governor for the remainder of the term
The Secretary of State furnishes board members with a certificate of appointment
stating what? (3) - ANSWER: - Date of appointment
,- Date of expiration
- Oath taken and date
True or False: Board members may receive expense reimbursements and stipends in
accordance with 25-16-901 - ANSWER: True
The State Board must hold not less than __ meeting annually for the purpose of
selecting nominees for appointment of one term on the board. - ANSWER: 1
How long must the general public be given notice prior to a board meeting? -
ANSWER: 30 days
How many members comprise a quorum? - ANSWER: 5
How are board officers selected? - ANSWER: They are selected from their own
membership.
What board offices are selected for the board? - ANSWER: President, Vice President,
Secretary, Treasurer
If no member of the board is able for any reason to serve as secretary-treasurer,
how is this office selected? - ANSWER: By majority vote, it may employ a person to
serve as secretary-treasurer and that person is not require to be a licensed EM/FD
Duties of Secretary-Treasurer - ANSWER: General supervision for the direction of the
office of the board
General supervision over field inspection and enforcement
Making public the procedures for making inquiries and complains concerning FD,
EM, and practices
Keep record of all registered licensed individuals and businesses
Supply list of licensed persons and funeral establishments to embalmers, funeral
directors, common carriers, hospitals, or others reasonably entitled
Hold all moneys received by board to pay necessary and allowable expenses for
board operation
Give bond to State of Arkansas in sum as board may direct. Any premiums payable
for the bond shall be paid from the funds of the board. The bond shall be deposited
with the Auditor of State.
Receive and be paid annual salary not to exceed amount authorized by law
Authorized to receive reimbursement for expenses incurred in performance of
duties.
What are the qualifications for position of Inspector? - ANSWER: No fewer than 5
years of active experience as and embalmer AND funeral director licensed in this
state
True or False: The board may appoint an investigator who need not be a licensed
embalmer or funeral director? - ANSWER: True
, The State Board must hold not less than 1 meeting annually for the purpose of
selecting nominees for appointment of one term on the board.
How long must the general public be given notice prior to a board meeting? -
ANSWER: 30 days
The Board must hold at least __ examinations each year at convenient times and
places. - ANSWER: 2
Who creates reasonable rules for the licensing of crematoriums? - ANSWER: The
board may promulgate rules
Beginning ________ a crematorium may not be operated in this state unless licensed
by the board. - ANSWER: July 1, 2018
True or False: Any person can be cremated in this state outside of a licensed
crematorium. - ANSWER: False
Violations of the subsection regarding crematoriums are what classification of
violation? - ANSWER: Class A Misdemeanor
Does the board promulgate rules for transportation of dead human bodies in and
through Arkansas? - ANSWER: Yes
Who represents the Board in legal matters when deemed necessary? - ANSWER:
Special counsel retained only with prior approval by the AG
What are the duties of the Executive Secretary of the Burial Association Board? -
ANSWER: - Responsible for the administrative activities of the board
- Collection of fees
- Keeping record of the proceedings of the board
- Keeping an accurate account of all moneys received and disbursed by the
commissioner
Every person who desires to practice the science of embalming in this state shall: -
ANSWER: - Be at least 18 years of age
- Be a graduate of an accredited high school or equiv.
- Be a graduate of a school of embalming, which is accredited by ABFSE or State
Board
- Make written application to board attaching fee
- Have served as a registered apprentice for not less than 12 months under
supervision of AR licensed EM
- Submit 50 case reports to the State Board
- Take and pass both parts of the NBE and both parts of AR LRR exam
- Present themselves to state board for licensing interview and pass a background
check
