MORT 3014 - Rules and Regulations -
Exam 2 (149A) questions with correct
answers
In Minnesota no person shall, without being licensed by the commissioner of health: - correct
answer ✔✔ 1. take charge of or remove a human body from the place of death
2. prepare a dead human body for final disposition
3. arrange, direct, or supervise a funeral, memorial service, or graveside
(there are exceptions to these rules)
Exceptions to licensure - correct answer ✔✔ 1. an anatomical bequest program located within
an accredited school of medicine or an accredited college of mortuary science
2. a person engaged in the performance of duties prescribed by law relating to the conditions
under which unclaimed dead human bodies are held subject to anatomical study
3. authorized personnel from a licensed ambulance service in the performance of their duties
4. licensed medical personnel in the performance of their duties
5. the coroner or medical examiner in the performance of the duties of their offices
Are religious groups allowed to help prepare a dead human body for final disposition? - correct
answer ✔✔ Yes
Are unlicensed persons allowed to conduct a funeral/memorial service as long as the family
knows they are unlicensed and approves? - correct answer ✔✔ Yes
Are registered clinical students/interns allowed to practice mortuary science out of the
classroom? - correct answer ✔✔ Yes
,Alkaline hydrolysis - correct answer ✔✔ the reduction of a dead human body to essential
elements through a water based dissolution process using alkaline chemicals, heat, agitation,
and pressure to accelerate natural decomposition
Funeral ceremony - correct answer ✔✔ a service or rite commemorating the deceased with the
body present
Memorial service - correct answer ✔✔ a ceremony or rite commemorating the deceased
without the body present
Duties of the Commissioner of Health related to funeral directors: - correct answer ✔✔ 1.
licensure and professional conduct of funeral directors, morticians, interns, practicum students,
and clinical students
2. provide copies of the requirements for licensure and permits to all applicants (online)
3. maintain a record of the name and location of all current licensees and interns
Universal Precautions - correct answer ✔✔ universal blood and body fluid precautions
recommended by the United States Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, to
prevent transmission of blood-borne and body fluid-borne infectious diseases
Funeral homes have to be inspected how often? - correct answer ✔✔ Every 2 years
True or false? Subpoenas may be served upon any person named therein anywhere in the state
by any person authorized to serve subpoenas or other processes in civil actions of the district
courts - correct answer ✔✔ True
True or false? The regulatory agency shall encourage and promote cooperation between other
state and federal authorities where there is overlapping enforcement or licensing jurisdiction -
correct answer ✔✔ True
, Can the regulatory agency deny, refuse to renew, revoke, or suspend any license or permit
applied for or issued *without* notifying the person against whom the action is proposed to be
taken *and* provide an opportunity to request a hearing under the contested case? - correct
answer ✔✔ No (the person *must* be notified in writing and they must provide an opportunity
for that person to request a hearing)
True or false? Failure to request a hearing shall constitute a waiver of the right to further judicial
review of the final order - correct answer ✔✔ True
True or false? The regulatory agency *cannot* place reasonable limitations or qualifications on
the right to practice mortuary science or to operate a funeral establishment or crematory -
correct answer ✔✔ False, they can
True or false? The regulatory agency may, where there is sufficient reason, restore a license or
permit that has been revoked, reduce a period of suspension, or remove limitations or
qualifications - correct answer ✔✔ True
True or false? At least annually, the commissioner shall publish and make available to the public
a description of all disciplinary measures or actions taken by the regulatory agencies - correct
answer ✔✔ True
True or false? A person must be at least 18 years of age to get a license to practice mortuary
science - correct answer ✔✔ False, they must be 21 years old
What is the educational requirement before becoming a licensed funeral director in Minnesota?
- correct answer ✔✔ receive a bachelor of science degree with a major in mortuary science
from an accredited college or university
Examinations you need to take before getting a license to practice mortuary science, and their
passing score - correct answer ✔✔ -National Board Examination (two parts)
Exam 2 (149A) questions with correct
answers
In Minnesota no person shall, without being licensed by the commissioner of health: - correct
answer ✔✔ 1. take charge of or remove a human body from the place of death
2. prepare a dead human body for final disposition
3. arrange, direct, or supervise a funeral, memorial service, or graveside
(there are exceptions to these rules)
Exceptions to licensure - correct answer ✔✔ 1. an anatomical bequest program located within
an accredited school of medicine or an accredited college of mortuary science
2. a person engaged in the performance of duties prescribed by law relating to the conditions
under which unclaimed dead human bodies are held subject to anatomical study
3. authorized personnel from a licensed ambulance service in the performance of their duties
4. licensed medical personnel in the performance of their duties
5. the coroner or medical examiner in the performance of the duties of their offices
Are religious groups allowed to help prepare a dead human body for final disposition? - correct
answer ✔✔ Yes
Are unlicensed persons allowed to conduct a funeral/memorial service as long as the family
knows they are unlicensed and approves? - correct answer ✔✔ Yes
Are registered clinical students/interns allowed to practice mortuary science out of the
classroom? - correct answer ✔✔ Yes
,Alkaline hydrolysis - correct answer ✔✔ the reduction of a dead human body to essential
elements through a water based dissolution process using alkaline chemicals, heat, agitation,
and pressure to accelerate natural decomposition
Funeral ceremony - correct answer ✔✔ a service or rite commemorating the deceased with the
body present
Memorial service - correct answer ✔✔ a ceremony or rite commemorating the deceased
without the body present
Duties of the Commissioner of Health related to funeral directors: - correct answer ✔✔ 1.
licensure and professional conduct of funeral directors, morticians, interns, practicum students,
and clinical students
2. provide copies of the requirements for licensure and permits to all applicants (online)
3. maintain a record of the name and location of all current licensees and interns
Universal Precautions - correct answer ✔✔ universal blood and body fluid precautions
recommended by the United States Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, to
prevent transmission of blood-borne and body fluid-borne infectious diseases
Funeral homes have to be inspected how often? - correct answer ✔✔ Every 2 years
True or false? Subpoenas may be served upon any person named therein anywhere in the state
by any person authorized to serve subpoenas or other processes in civil actions of the district
courts - correct answer ✔✔ True
True or false? The regulatory agency shall encourage and promote cooperation between other
state and federal authorities where there is overlapping enforcement or licensing jurisdiction -
correct answer ✔✔ True
, Can the regulatory agency deny, refuse to renew, revoke, or suspend any license or permit
applied for or issued *without* notifying the person against whom the action is proposed to be
taken *and* provide an opportunity to request a hearing under the contested case? - correct
answer ✔✔ No (the person *must* be notified in writing and they must provide an opportunity
for that person to request a hearing)
True or false? Failure to request a hearing shall constitute a waiver of the right to further judicial
review of the final order - correct answer ✔✔ True
True or false? The regulatory agency *cannot* place reasonable limitations or qualifications on
the right to practice mortuary science or to operate a funeral establishment or crematory -
correct answer ✔✔ False, they can
True or false? The regulatory agency may, where there is sufficient reason, restore a license or
permit that has been revoked, reduce a period of suspension, or remove limitations or
qualifications - correct answer ✔✔ True
True or false? At least annually, the commissioner shall publish and make available to the public
a description of all disciplinary measures or actions taken by the regulatory agencies - correct
answer ✔✔ True
True or false? A person must be at least 18 years of age to get a license to practice mortuary
science - correct answer ✔✔ False, they must be 21 years old
What is the educational requirement before becoming a licensed funeral director in Minnesota?
- correct answer ✔✔ receive a bachelor of science degree with a major in mortuary science
from an accredited college or university
Examinations you need to take before getting a license to practice mortuary science, and their
passing score - correct answer ✔✔ -National Board Examination (two parts)
