Georgia State Board of Funeral Service Exam Test
Questions and Answers Rated A
How many members are on the SBOFS? -
ANSWER -Seven An FDFCC has ___ days to notify the SBOFS of
separation from the establishment. -
ANSWER -Five
How is the SBOFS comprised? -
ANSWER -Seven Members who are
Appointed by the Governor. Six are funeral An FDFCC has ___ days to notify the SBOFS of
directors (five years experience in state), and change of ownership of an establishment. -
one is a non-industry-consumer-advocate. ANSWER -15
How long is the term for the SBOFS? - Can a person legally serve as the FDFCC for
ANSWER -Six Years more than one establishment? - ANSWER -
No
How often does the SBOFS meet? -
ANSWER -Required to meet annually, but Georgia Cemetery & Funeral Services Act of
meets monthly in Macon, GA. 2000 - ANSWER -Makes it unlawful for any
person to offer or sell any preneed burial services
or funeral merchandise in the state of Georgia
What is the mission of the SBOFS? - without being registered as a preneed dealer or
ANSWER -1. Ensuring the proper care and preneed agent.
disposition of dead human bodies.
Are preneed funds taxable? - ANSWER -No
The SBOFS is authorized to: - ANSWER -
1. Develop standards of proficiency and
qualifications for those engaged or wish to 100% of Preneed funds for burial/funeral
engage in FD/Emb. expenses must be deposited in: -
2. Revoke and Suspend licenses. ANSWER -1. State Bank
3. Establish or amend the rules/regulations 2. State S&L
governing FD/Emb. 3. Federal Bank
4. Develop standards of cleanliness and 4. Federal S&L
sanitation
5. Setting minimum standards of appearance for
FH/Crematories Preneed funds may NOT be: - ANSWER -1.
Transferred
2. Pledged
What is the role of the FDFCC? - 3. Hypothecated
ANSWER -Tasked with always making
sure that the establishment is always in
compliance with the regulations set forth by the The preneed dealer shall have ___ days, after
SBOFS. becoming aware of the fact, to correct any
amount that is less than it should be. -
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Questions and Answers Rated A
ANSWER -15
How long must a preceptor be licensed before
taking on an apprentice? - ANSWER -Three
Can interest from preneed funds be used by the Years
FD to pay for merchandise? - ANSWER -
No
FD/Emb License - ANSWER -1. Submit
proper application to the SBOFS
Revocable Contract (Type of Preneed Contract) - 2. Must be 18 years of age and have good
ANSWER -May be terminated by the character
purchaser at any time prior to death with a refund 3. High School Graduate or GED
of the monies paid. 4. Graduated from an accredited Mortuary
College
5. Must have completed an apprenticeship of
Irrevocable Contract (Type of Preneed Contract) 3,120 hours (50 FD cases/50 Emb cases)
- ANSWER -The contract cannot be 6. Pass a comprehensive exam of FD/Emb laws
terminated or cancelled. in the state of Georgia.
Guaranteed Contract (Type of Preneed Contract) Establishment License (FH/Crematory) -
- ANSWER -FH guarantees that the ANSWER -1. Must be located at a specific
services and merchandise will be provided at the street address and have the minimum facilities
time of need for an amount not exceeding the and equipment
original amount of the contract plus any interest. 2. 30-person capacity room used for conducting
services.
3. Prep Room that has non-porous, sanitary floor
Non-Guaranteed Contract (Type of Preneed & walls with proper ventilation & drainage.
4. Supplies and instruments needed for the
Contract) - ANSWER -FH agrees that the
preparation and embalming of human remains.
amount prepaid plus any interest will be credited
5. Must have a display room containing 8 caskets
to the balance due. However, the cost of the
or mock-ups.
funeral will be current pricing at the time of death.
6. Must have one operable motor hearse and one
set of church trucks.
Apprenticeship License - ANSWER -1.
Must be registered with the SBOFS
Crematory License - ANSWER -1. Must
2. Serve 3,120 hours in no less that 18 months
have display room containing an adequate supply
3. Regular business hours: 8am-10pm
of urns.
4. Case/Hour reports should be submitted to the
2. Must have one operable retort for cremation.
SBOFS every six months.
5. Apprenticeship must be served under a board
approved supervising FD/Emb
Disciplinary Action by the SBOFS -
6. Apprenticeship must be served at a board
approved establishment. ANSWER -1. The SBOFS is authorized to
inspect all FH/Crematory establishments to
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Questions and Answers Rated A
How many members are on the SBOFS? -
ANSWER -Seven An FDFCC has ___ days to notify the SBOFS of
separation from the establishment. -
ANSWER -Five
How is the SBOFS comprised? -
ANSWER -Seven Members who are
Appointed by the Governor. Six are funeral An FDFCC has ___ days to notify the SBOFS of
directors (five years experience in state), and change of ownership of an establishment. -
one is a non-industry-consumer-advocate. ANSWER -15
How long is the term for the SBOFS? - Can a person legally serve as the FDFCC for
ANSWER -Six Years more than one establishment? - ANSWER -
No
How often does the SBOFS meet? -
ANSWER -Required to meet annually, but Georgia Cemetery & Funeral Services Act of
meets monthly in Macon, GA. 2000 - ANSWER -Makes it unlawful for any
person to offer or sell any preneed burial services
or funeral merchandise in the state of Georgia
What is the mission of the SBOFS? - without being registered as a preneed dealer or
ANSWER -1. Ensuring the proper care and preneed agent.
disposition of dead human bodies.
Are preneed funds taxable? - ANSWER -No
The SBOFS is authorized to: - ANSWER -
1. Develop standards of proficiency and
qualifications for those engaged or wish to 100% of Preneed funds for burial/funeral
engage in FD/Emb. expenses must be deposited in: -
2. Revoke and Suspend licenses. ANSWER -1. State Bank
3. Establish or amend the rules/regulations 2. State S&L
governing FD/Emb. 3. Federal Bank
4. Develop standards of cleanliness and 4. Federal S&L
sanitation
5. Setting minimum standards of appearance for
FH/Crematories Preneed funds may NOT be: - ANSWER -1.
Transferred
2. Pledged
What is the role of the FDFCC? - 3. Hypothecated
ANSWER -Tasked with always making
sure that the establishment is always in
compliance with the regulations set forth by the The preneed dealer shall have ___ days, after
SBOFS. becoming aware of the fact, to correct any
amount that is less than it should be. -
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Questions and Answers Rated A
ANSWER -15
How long must a preceptor be licensed before
taking on an apprentice? - ANSWER -Three
Can interest from preneed funds be used by the Years
FD to pay for merchandise? - ANSWER -
No
FD/Emb License - ANSWER -1. Submit
proper application to the SBOFS
Revocable Contract (Type of Preneed Contract) - 2. Must be 18 years of age and have good
ANSWER -May be terminated by the character
purchaser at any time prior to death with a refund 3. High School Graduate or GED
of the monies paid. 4. Graduated from an accredited Mortuary
College
5. Must have completed an apprenticeship of
Irrevocable Contract (Type of Preneed Contract) 3,120 hours (50 FD cases/50 Emb cases)
- ANSWER -The contract cannot be 6. Pass a comprehensive exam of FD/Emb laws
terminated or cancelled. in the state of Georgia.
Guaranteed Contract (Type of Preneed Contract) Establishment License (FH/Crematory) -
- ANSWER -FH guarantees that the ANSWER -1. Must be located at a specific
services and merchandise will be provided at the street address and have the minimum facilities
time of need for an amount not exceeding the and equipment
original amount of the contract plus any interest. 2. 30-person capacity room used for conducting
services.
3. Prep Room that has non-porous, sanitary floor
Non-Guaranteed Contract (Type of Preneed & walls with proper ventilation & drainage.
4. Supplies and instruments needed for the
Contract) - ANSWER -FH agrees that the
preparation and embalming of human remains.
amount prepaid plus any interest will be credited
5. Must have a display room containing 8 caskets
to the balance due. However, the cost of the
or mock-ups.
funeral will be current pricing at the time of death.
6. Must have one operable motor hearse and one
set of church trucks.
Apprenticeship License - ANSWER -1.
Must be registered with the SBOFS
Crematory License - ANSWER -1. Must
2. Serve 3,120 hours in no less that 18 months
have display room containing an adequate supply
3. Regular business hours: 8am-10pm
of urns.
4. Case/Hour reports should be submitted to the
2. Must have one operable retort for cremation.
SBOFS every six months.
5. Apprenticeship must be served under a board
approved supervising FD/Emb
Disciplinary Action by the SBOFS -
6. Apprenticeship must be served at a board
approved establishment. ANSWER -1. The SBOFS is authorized to
inspect all FH/Crematory establishments to
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