SUPERIOR 303 NC LAW AND RULES ACTUAL
EXAM PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
● How many board members are licensed? Answer: seven
● How are the licensed board members chosen? Answer: four are
appointed by the governor from nominees recommended by the
NCFDA; two are appointed by the governor from nominees
recommended by the FD & MA of NC; one is appointed by the governor
who is not affiliated with any funeral service trade association
● how are the unlicensed board members chosen? Answer: one is
appointed by the general assembly upon the recommendation of the
president pro tempore of the senate and another is appointed by the
general assembly upon the recommendation of the speaker of the house
of representatives. they cannot be licensed or work for someone
licensed.
● are board positions paid? Answer: no, except for reimbursement for
necessary travel and other expenses
,● are there any public members on the board? if so, how many Answer:
yes, three
● how long are the terms of board positions? Answer: three year
staggered terms
● how many consecutive terms can a board member serve? Answer: two
● how often does the state board have meetings? Answer: there must be
at least four meetings every year but more can be held as the board
members see fit
● what entities does the board control? Answer: funeral homes, pre-
need, crematories, and cemeteries
● does the board control casket stores? Answer: casket stores are not
technically funeral providers so they are not governed by the board
● every place or premises devoted to or used in the care, arrangement,
and preparation for the funeral and final disposition of dead human
bodies and maintained for the convenience of the public in connection
with dead human bodies or as the place for carrying on the practice of
funeral service Answer: funeral establishment
,● if I own a funeral home in a larger town, but I want to keep my market
share in a nearby town (20 miles away), must I have a funeral home
there or can I locate just a funeral chapel there? Answer: any funeral
home with a valid permit can operate a maximum of two chapels within
a 50 mile radius
● what are the state requirements regarding the manager of a funeral
establishment? Answer: funeral providers must name a manager who
possesses a funeral service license. This must be the person who
oversees the daily operations.
● are there any rules or regulations that control how a funeral home
can/must be named? Answer: yes, chapels cannot include the word
"funeral" anywhere in its name or on its signage or building
● does the state have an inspector to inspect funeral homes? Answer:
yes; inspectors can enter any establishment where funeral services are
provided and look through any files pertaining to said funeral service
● what type of professional license must the inspector of the state board
have? Answer: they must possess a funeral service license
● Describe the actions that can lead to losing a license or prevent a
person from obtaining a license Answer: -any person/entity who has
been convicted of a sexual offense against a minor (including
convictions of attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy to commit a sexual
, offense against a minor and convictions of aiding and abetting any of
these crimes; this also includes any conviction for any of these crimes in
another state which would be convicted similarly if they had occurred in
NC)
-any person/entity who had their license revoked, suspended, or was
placed on probation in another state due to a felony conviction other
than those described above
-any person/entity who had their license revoked, suspended, or was
placed on probation because of conduct related to fitness to practice
● What are the requirements to be an apprentice in the state? Answer:
paperwork that states the applicant is at least 18 years old, of good moral
character, a high school graduate or the equivalent, and containing the
license number of the licensee they will be training under
● how long does an apprenticeship last? Answer: twelve months and
2000 hours of work
● how long must a person have their license before they can oversee an
apprentice? Answer: five years
● how many resident trainees can each funeral home have? what is the
number based on? Answer: one apprentice per 100 calls in a calendar
year
EXAM PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
● How many board members are licensed? Answer: seven
● How are the licensed board members chosen? Answer: four are
appointed by the governor from nominees recommended by the
NCFDA; two are appointed by the governor from nominees
recommended by the FD & MA of NC; one is appointed by the governor
who is not affiliated with any funeral service trade association
● how are the unlicensed board members chosen? Answer: one is
appointed by the general assembly upon the recommendation of the
president pro tempore of the senate and another is appointed by the
general assembly upon the recommendation of the speaker of the house
of representatives. they cannot be licensed or work for someone
licensed.
● are board positions paid? Answer: no, except for reimbursement for
necessary travel and other expenses
,● are there any public members on the board? if so, how many Answer:
yes, three
● how long are the terms of board positions? Answer: three year
staggered terms
● how many consecutive terms can a board member serve? Answer: two
● how often does the state board have meetings? Answer: there must be
at least four meetings every year but more can be held as the board
members see fit
● what entities does the board control? Answer: funeral homes, pre-
need, crematories, and cemeteries
● does the board control casket stores? Answer: casket stores are not
technically funeral providers so they are not governed by the board
● every place or premises devoted to or used in the care, arrangement,
and preparation for the funeral and final disposition of dead human
bodies and maintained for the convenience of the public in connection
with dead human bodies or as the place for carrying on the practice of
funeral service Answer: funeral establishment
,● if I own a funeral home in a larger town, but I want to keep my market
share in a nearby town (20 miles away), must I have a funeral home
there or can I locate just a funeral chapel there? Answer: any funeral
home with a valid permit can operate a maximum of two chapels within
a 50 mile radius
● what are the state requirements regarding the manager of a funeral
establishment? Answer: funeral providers must name a manager who
possesses a funeral service license. This must be the person who
oversees the daily operations.
● are there any rules or regulations that control how a funeral home
can/must be named? Answer: yes, chapels cannot include the word
"funeral" anywhere in its name or on its signage or building
● does the state have an inspector to inspect funeral homes? Answer:
yes; inspectors can enter any establishment where funeral services are
provided and look through any files pertaining to said funeral service
● what type of professional license must the inspector of the state board
have? Answer: they must possess a funeral service license
● Describe the actions that can lead to losing a license or prevent a
person from obtaining a license Answer: -any person/entity who has
been convicted of a sexual offense against a minor (including
convictions of attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy to commit a sexual
, offense against a minor and convictions of aiding and abetting any of
these crimes; this also includes any conviction for any of these crimes in
another state which would be convicted similarly if they had occurred in
NC)
-any person/entity who had their license revoked, suspended, or was
placed on probation in another state due to a felony conviction other
than those described above
-any person/entity who had their license revoked, suspended, or was
placed on probation because of conduct related to fitness to practice
● What are the requirements to be an apprentice in the state? Answer:
paperwork that states the applicant is at least 18 years old, of good moral
character, a high school graduate or the equivalent, and containing the
license number of the licensee they will be training under
● how long does an apprenticeship last? Answer: twelve months and
2000 hours of work
● how long must a person have their license before they can oversee an
apprentice? Answer: five years
● how many resident trainees can each funeral home have? what is the
number based on? Answer: one apprentice per 100 calls in a calendar
year
