MI STATE EXAM WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS 2026
how many yrs of education is required toa mortuary science licensee correct
answer 3 years
the mortuary program must be at least how long ? correct answer 1 year
how many hours of courses are required prior to mortuary science program
correct answer 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours
what courses must be taken prior to mortuary science courses correct answer
public speaking, psychology, comparative religion/multicultural studies
how many months of the resident training can be waived if the trainee has a
college degree? correct answer 6 mos
T/F: if you have a bachelor's degree or higher, you are required to take the pre-
requisite courses for a mortuary science program? correct answer false; if you
hold a bachelor's degree or higher, you are exempt from taking the courses prior
to a mortuary science degree
a change in sponsor must be reported in writing prior to/shortly after the
beginning of training under a new sponsor correct answer must be reported
before beginning training
how many times can you renew a resident trainee license correct answer 2 times
,T/F: a sponsor can have more than one resident trainee under them, IF the
department approves it correct answer True
conditions that must be met if a resident trainee is attending college: correct
answer university is within a reasonable commuting time
the sponsor notifies the department in writing that the resident trainee is
attending college and the course schedule will not interfere with the training
when are resident trainee reports due? correct answer jan 15 and july 15
conditions for an establishment to be considered a funeral establishment correct
answer a room suitable for conducting a funeral, an embalming room
conditions that qualify a room suitable for conducting a funeral correct answer
can fit 50 or more persons
area for display of caskets and flowers
lectern area
conditions of an embalming room correct answer no direct connection with
living quarters on the same floor or any area accessible by the public
linoleum or tile floors
, walls and ceilings made of, or covered by, a washable and waterproof material
hot and cold running water
fan capable of moving 250 cu. ft. of air/min
porcelain or stainless steel embalming table, instruments and a method of
cleaning the equipment
inspections of a funeral establishment can occur: correct answer on a routine
basis, any establishment structural changes, a change in ownership, or when an
establishment first opens
when can a funeral home be inspected anytime? correct answer when the
inspection is part of an investigation of a complaint
T/F: a funeral establishment must have a mortuary science licensee designated as
the manager correct answer true
conditions of a funeral establishment manager correct answer must be employed
on a full time basis
shall reside within 1 hour commuting time
cannot manage more than one funeral home
ANSWERS 2026
how many yrs of education is required toa mortuary science licensee correct
answer 3 years
the mortuary program must be at least how long ? correct answer 1 year
how many hours of courses are required prior to mortuary science program
correct answer 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours
what courses must be taken prior to mortuary science courses correct answer
public speaking, psychology, comparative religion/multicultural studies
how many months of the resident training can be waived if the trainee has a
college degree? correct answer 6 mos
T/F: if you have a bachelor's degree or higher, you are required to take the pre-
requisite courses for a mortuary science program? correct answer false; if you
hold a bachelor's degree or higher, you are exempt from taking the courses prior
to a mortuary science degree
a change in sponsor must be reported in writing prior to/shortly after the
beginning of training under a new sponsor correct answer must be reported
before beginning training
how many times can you renew a resident trainee license correct answer 2 times
,T/F: a sponsor can have more than one resident trainee under them, IF the
department approves it correct answer True
conditions that must be met if a resident trainee is attending college: correct
answer university is within a reasonable commuting time
the sponsor notifies the department in writing that the resident trainee is
attending college and the course schedule will not interfere with the training
when are resident trainee reports due? correct answer jan 15 and july 15
conditions for an establishment to be considered a funeral establishment correct
answer a room suitable for conducting a funeral, an embalming room
conditions that qualify a room suitable for conducting a funeral correct answer
can fit 50 or more persons
area for display of caskets and flowers
lectern area
conditions of an embalming room correct answer no direct connection with
living quarters on the same floor or any area accessible by the public
linoleum or tile floors
, walls and ceilings made of, or covered by, a washable and waterproof material
hot and cold running water
fan capable of moving 250 cu. ft. of air/min
porcelain or stainless steel embalming table, instruments and a method of
cleaning the equipment
inspections of a funeral establishment can occur: correct answer on a routine
basis, any establishment structural changes, a change in ownership, or when an
establishment first opens
when can a funeral home be inspected anytime? correct answer when the
inspection is part of an investigation of a complaint
T/F: a funeral establishment must have a mortuary science licensee designated as
the manager correct answer true
conditions of a funeral establishment manager correct answer must be employed
on a full time basis
shall reside within 1 hour commuting time
cannot manage more than one funeral home
