VA funeral board regulations Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
"Branch" or "chapel" - Correct answer-A funeral service establishment that is
affiliated with a licensed main establishment that conforms with the requirements
of the Code of VA
Courtesy card - Correct answer-The card issued by the board which grants limited
and restricted funeral service privileges in the commonwealth to out-of-state
funeral service licensees, funeral directors, and embalmers.
Cremation container - Correct answer-A container in which human remains are
transported to the crematory and place in the retort for cremation.
Cremation urn - Correct answer-A wood, metal, stone, plastic, or composition
container or a container of other material, which is designed for encasing cremated
ashes.
©COPYRIGHT 2025, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 1
, "cremation vault" or "cremation outer burial container" - Correct answer-Any
container that is designed for encasement of an inner container or urn containing
cremated ashes. Also known as a cremation box.
Manager of record - Correct answer-A funeral service licensee or licensed funeral
director who is responsible for the direct supervision and management of a funeral
service establishment or branch facility.
The Board may delegate an informal fact-finding proceeding to an agency
subordinate upon determination that probable cause exists that a practitioner may
be subject to a disciplinary action. Which 8 causes for investigation are not to be
delegated to an agency subordinate? - Correct answer-1. Intentional or negligent
conduct likely to cause injury.
2. Conducting their practice in a manner that may endanger the public.
3. Impairment that impedes skill and safety
4. Inappropriate handling of remains
5. Sexual misconduct
6. Aiding or abetting unauthorized practice
7. Misappropriation of funds
©COPYRIGHT 2025, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2
Questions and Answers
"Branch" or "chapel" - Correct answer-A funeral service establishment that is
affiliated with a licensed main establishment that conforms with the requirements
of the Code of VA
Courtesy card - Correct answer-The card issued by the board which grants limited
and restricted funeral service privileges in the commonwealth to out-of-state
funeral service licensees, funeral directors, and embalmers.
Cremation container - Correct answer-A container in which human remains are
transported to the crematory and place in the retort for cremation.
Cremation urn - Correct answer-A wood, metal, stone, plastic, or composition
container or a container of other material, which is designed for encasing cremated
ashes.
©COPYRIGHT 2025, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 1
, "cremation vault" or "cremation outer burial container" - Correct answer-Any
container that is designed for encasement of an inner container or urn containing
cremated ashes. Also known as a cremation box.
Manager of record - Correct answer-A funeral service licensee or licensed funeral
director who is responsible for the direct supervision and management of a funeral
service establishment or branch facility.
The Board may delegate an informal fact-finding proceeding to an agency
subordinate upon determination that probable cause exists that a practitioner may
be subject to a disciplinary action. Which 8 causes for investigation are not to be
delegated to an agency subordinate? - Correct answer-1. Intentional or negligent
conduct likely to cause injury.
2. Conducting their practice in a manner that may endanger the public.
3. Impairment that impedes skill and safety
4. Inappropriate handling of remains
5. Sexual misconduct
6. Aiding or abetting unauthorized practice
7. Misappropriation of funds
©COPYRIGHT 2025, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2
