FLORIDA FUNERAL LAWS AND RULES
EXAM WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2025
How long must a body be retained before being donated to medical science? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS************48 Hours
Who is responsible for the identification of a deceased and notifying relatives of the death? -
CORRECT-ANSWERS************The County Commissioner
Who is responsible for filling out the DC when death is under the jurisdiction of the ME? -
CORRECT-ANSWERS************The Direct Disposer
When must a funeral establishment notify the state regulatory agency, when they are moving? -
CORRECT-ANSWERS************10 Days Prior to moving
What is the maximum fine presented for a violation of revocation or suspension of a preneed
license? - CORRECT-ANSWERS************$5,000.00
, The photo on a license must be no older than how many years? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS************2 years
When inspecting a prep room, inspectors would not find this... - CORRECT-
ANSWERS************An Auto Clave
term used for "in place of a parent." - CORRECT-ANSWERS************loco parentis
If the place of death is unknown, it shall be registered in the district in which the dead body was
found within how many days? - CORRECT-ANSWERS************Within 5 days
Under what circumstances would the local registrar grant an extension of time for a death
certificate to be filed? - CORRECT-ANSWERS************1. An autopsy is pending
2. Toxicology, laboratory or other reports have not been completed
3. The identity of the dead is unknown
How much time does the Medical Examiner have to sign a DC? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS************72 Hours
EXAM WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2025
How long must a body be retained before being donated to medical science? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS************48 Hours
Who is responsible for the identification of a deceased and notifying relatives of the death? -
CORRECT-ANSWERS************The County Commissioner
Who is responsible for filling out the DC when death is under the jurisdiction of the ME? -
CORRECT-ANSWERS************The Direct Disposer
When must a funeral establishment notify the state regulatory agency, when they are moving? -
CORRECT-ANSWERS************10 Days Prior to moving
What is the maximum fine presented for a violation of revocation or suspension of a preneed
license? - CORRECT-ANSWERS************$5,000.00
, The photo on a license must be no older than how many years? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS************2 years
When inspecting a prep room, inspectors would not find this... - CORRECT-
ANSWERS************An Auto Clave
term used for "in place of a parent." - CORRECT-ANSWERS************loco parentis
If the place of death is unknown, it shall be registered in the district in which the dead body was
found within how many days? - CORRECT-ANSWERS************Within 5 days
Under what circumstances would the local registrar grant an extension of time for a death
certificate to be filed? - CORRECT-ANSWERS************1. An autopsy is pending
2. Toxicology, laboratory or other reports have not been completed
3. The identity of the dead is unknown
How much time does the Medical Examiner have to sign a DC? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS************72 Hours
