1. What happens to funds in a Nevada pre-need trust if the purchaser
cancels the contract?
A. They are forfeited to the funeral home
B. They are refunded in full, minus administrative fees
C. They are transferred to the Nevada State Board
D. They must remain in trust for five years
Answer & Rationale:
B. They are refunded in full, minus administrative fees
Rationale: Nevada law allows cancellation of pre-need contracts, with funds
refunded minus reasonable administrative fees as outlined in the agreement.
2. Which organization oversees the licensing of funeral arrangers in
Nevada?
A. Nevada Funeral Directors Association
B. Nevada State Board of Funeral and Cemetery Services
C. Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
D. National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
Answer & Rationale:
B. Nevada State Board of Funeral and Cemetery Services
Rationale: The Nevada State Board of Funeral and Cemetery Services is
responsible for licensing, regulating, and ensuring compliance within the
funeral service profession in the state.
,3. What is the legal requirement for scattering ashes in Nevada?
A. Ashes can only be scattered in designated areas
B. Ashes must be scattered within 30 days of cremation
C. Permission must be obtained from the property owner
D. Ashes can only be scattered in cemeteries
Answer & Rationale:
C. Permission must be obtained from the property owner
Rationale: Scattering ashes on private or public property requires the
property owner's permission to avoid legal violations.
4. In Nevada, which professional is authorized to sign a death certificate?
A. Funeral arranger
B. Medical examiner or attending physician
C. Coroner only
D. Cemetery manager
Answer & Rationale:
B. Medical examiner or attending physician
Rationale: The attending physician or medical examiner is responsible for
signing the death certificate, certifying the cause and manner of death.
5. How does the FTC Funeral Rule protect consumers?
A. By enforcing mandatory embalming laws
B. By allowing families to purchase only what they need
C. By requiring pre-payment for all services
, D. By limiting the types of services funeral homes can offer
Answer & Rationale:
B. By allowing families to purchase only what they need
Rationale: The Funeral Rule ensures consumers have the right to choose
only the goods and services they desire, preventing unnecessary or forced
purchases.
6. When discussing funeral costs with a client, what must be provided
according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Funeral Rule?
A. An invoice of anticipated costs
B. A verbal breakdown of services
C. A general price list (GPL)
D. An itemized list only after services are rendered
Answer & Rationale:
C. A general price list (GPL)
Rationale: The FTC Funeral Rule requires funeral homes to provide a
written GPL at the beginning of any in-person discussion of funeral
arrangements, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making.
7. What is a distinguishing characteristic of a green burial?
A. The body is embalmed with non-toxic chemicals
B. Biodegradable materials are used exclusively
C. The burial occurs in a cemetery with traditional headstones
D. Cremation is a required component
Answer & Rationale:
cancels the contract?
A. They are forfeited to the funeral home
B. They are refunded in full, minus administrative fees
C. They are transferred to the Nevada State Board
D. They must remain in trust for five years
Answer & Rationale:
B. They are refunded in full, minus administrative fees
Rationale: Nevada law allows cancellation of pre-need contracts, with funds
refunded minus reasonable administrative fees as outlined in the agreement.
2. Which organization oversees the licensing of funeral arrangers in
Nevada?
A. Nevada Funeral Directors Association
B. Nevada State Board of Funeral and Cemetery Services
C. Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
D. National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
Answer & Rationale:
B. Nevada State Board of Funeral and Cemetery Services
Rationale: The Nevada State Board of Funeral and Cemetery Services is
responsible for licensing, regulating, and ensuring compliance within the
funeral service profession in the state.
,3. What is the legal requirement for scattering ashes in Nevada?
A. Ashes can only be scattered in designated areas
B. Ashes must be scattered within 30 days of cremation
C. Permission must be obtained from the property owner
D. Ashes can only be scattered in cemeteries
Answer & Rationale:
C. Permission must be obtained from the property owner
Rationale: Scattering ashes on private or public property requires the
property owner's permission to avoid legal violations.
4. In Nevada, which professional is authorized to sign a death certificate?
A. Funeral arranger
B. Medical examiner or attending physician
C. Coroner only
D. Cemetery manager
Answer & Rationale:
B. Medical examiner or attending physician
Rationale: The attending physician or medical examiner is responsible for
signing the death certificate, certifying the cause and manner of death.
5. How does the FTC Funeral Rule protect consumers?
A. By enforcing mandatory embalming laws
B. By allowing families to purchase only what they need
C. By requiring pre-payment for all services
, D. By limiting the types of services funeral homes can offer
Answer & Rationale:
B. By allowing families to purchase only what they need
Rationale: The Funeral Rule ensures consumers have the right to choose
only the goods and services they desire, preventing unnecessary or forced
purchases.
6. When discussing funeral costs with a client, what must be provided
according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Funeral Rule?
A. An invoice of anticipated costs
B. A verbal breakdown of services
C. A general price list (GPL)
D. An itemized list only after services are rendered
Answer & Rationale:
C. A general price list (GPL)
Rationale: The FTC Funeral Rule requires funeral homes to provide a
written GPL at the beginning of any in-person discussion of funeral
arrangements, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making.
7. What is a distinguishing characteristic of a green burial?
A. The body is embalmed with non-toxic chemicals
B. Biodegradable materials are used exclusively
C. The burial occurs in a cemetery with traditional headstones
D. Cremation is a required component
Answer & Rationale:
