VA LRR FUNERAL DIRECTING CH. 28 (ACTUAL 2025/2026)
EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
how can one become a licensed funeral establishment? when
do they expire? What if someone violates regulations for an
est.?
must have a manager of record, who is full time and licensed.
Applications shall be made on forms provided by the board
and filed by the owner or registered agent. they expire on
March 31 each year, may be renewed within 30 days of its
expiration, outside of that shall be at the discretion of the
board. Violation shall be sufficient cause for revocation or
suspension of a license. An operator shall not allow any
person to operate out of his est. unless he is registered or
employed there.
If the Manager of record is unable to provide adequate
supervision, direction, management and control of the funeral
establishment what can be done?
the owner may designate a funeral service licensee to serve
as temporary manager. they must notify the board within 14
days. if such inability is going to exceed 90 days a new
manager shall be appointed. If a new one is not designated
they may not operate as a funeral establishment.
,What circumstances may designate a hardship waiver?
The two establishments have been in operation for at least 3
years, combined average calls of 85 per year as submitted in
the Vital report monthly (Past 3 years submitted), the distance
between them should be less than 50 miles.
What are some requirements of a funeral service facility
preparation room equipped with tile, cement, or other
waterproof floor, proper drainage and ventilation, the
necessary instruments and supplies for the prep room and
separate restroom facilities.A funeral service est. having more
than one location at which it performs funeral services shall
not be required to maintain more than one prep room.
Upon taking custody of a dead human body the funeral service
est. shall maintain them in such a manner that
provides complete coverage of the body and is resistant to
leakage or spillage, except during embalming or preparation of
the deceased.
if a dead human body is to be stored for more than 48 hours
prior to disposition the est. shall ensure the body is maintained
in?
refrigeration at no more than appox. 40 F or embalmed.
, If a human body is to be stored fro more than 10 days prior to
disposition at another location, the funeral service est. shall?
iscdlose to the contract buyer the location where body is being
kept and the method of storage.
Can animal remains be transported or stored with dead human
bodies
no
A written general price list and written itemized statement of
charges in connection with the care and disposition of the body
shall be furnished by whom?
every person licensed by the provision of chapter 28
Individuals inquiring about funeral arrangements and prices
shall be given
a general price list, upon beginning the discussion of funeral
goods or services it must be furnished.
What should be included on the itemized statement?
EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
how can one become a licensed funeral establishment? when
do they expire? What if someone violates regulations for an
est.?
must have a manager of record, who is full time and licensed.
Applications shall be made on forms provided by the board
and filed by the owner or registered agent. they expire on
March 31 each year, may be renewed within 30 days of its
expiration, outside of that shall be at the discretion of the
board. Violation shall be sufficient cause for revocation or
suspension of a license. An operator shall not allow any
person to operate out of his est. unless he is registered or
employed there.
If the Manager of record is unable to provide adequate
supervision, direction, management and control of the funeral
establishment what can be done?
the owner may designate a funeral service licensee to serve
as temporary manager. they must notify the board within 14
days. if such inability is going to exceed 90 days a new
manager shall be appointed. If a new one is not designated
they may not operate as a funeral establishment.
,What circumstances may designate a hardship waiver?
The two establishments have been in operation for at least 3
years, combined average calls of 85 per year as submitted in
the Vital report monthly (Past 3 years submitted), the distance
between them should be less than 50 miles.
What are some requirements of a funeral service facility
preparation room equipped with tile, cement, or other
waterproof floor, proper drainage and ventilation, the
necessary instruments and supplies for the prep room and
separate restroom facilities.A funeral service est. having more
than one location at which it performs funeral services shall
not be required to maintain more than one prep room.
Upon taking custody of a dead human body the funeral service
est. shall maintain them in such a manner that
provides complete coverage of the body and is resistant to
leakage or spillage, except during embalming or preparation of
the deceased.
if a dead human body is to be stored for more than 48 hours
prior to disposition the est. shall ensure the body is maintained
in?
refrigeration at no more than appox. 40 F or embalmed.
, If a human body is to be stored fro more than 10 days prior to
disposition at another location, the funeral service est. shall?
iscdlose to the contract buyer the location where body is being
kept and the method of storage.
Can animal remains be transported or stored with dead human
bodies
no
A written general price list and written itemized statement of
charges in connection with the care and disposition of the body
shall be furnished by whom?
every person licensed by the provision of chapter 28
Individuals inquiring about funeral arrangements and prices
shall be given
a general price list, upon beginning the discussion of funeral
goods or services it must be furnished.
What should be included on the itemized statement?
