Texas Funeral Law Exam Newest 2026
Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
Already Graded A+
Embalming may be done without approval when: - CORRECT ANSWER-a
documented three hour attempt has been made to obtain approval - but even
then authority is still NOT assumed under the law.
Embalming REQUIRES approval - CORRECT ANSWER-to be performed, and to
be charged.
Excess funds must be returned: - CORRECT ANSWER-within ten (10) days.
Fetal death certificate is required: - CORRECT ANSWER-for any fetus weighing
350 grams or after 20 weeks of gestation period.
First call: - CORRECT ANSWER-the beginning of the relationship and duty of a
funeral director to take charge of a dead human body - must be initiated by the
client.
,Funeral directing: - CORRECT ANSWER-acts of any person assocated with or
arranging for the disposition of human remains for compensation.
Funeral director: - CORRECT ANSWER-a person licensed under this chapter
who engages in for compensation or represents to the public as being engaged in
for compensation the preparation other than embalming of a dead human body.
Commissioner is: - CORRECT ANSWER-registered cemetery owner and
operator
Commissioners are: - CORRECT ANSWER-licensed funeral director and
embalmers who have been practicing for a minimum of 5 years.
4 commissioners are: - CORRECT ANSWER-members of the public with no ties
to the industry regulated.
A dead human body can be transported without the presence of a licensed
Funeral Director if: - CORRECT ANSWER-there is no reasonable probablility of
contact with a family member.
, A deceased person may not be cremated: - CORRECT ANSWER-within 48 hours
of death without a specific waiver from the court.
After 24 hours a dead body must be: - CORRECT ANSWER-embalmed,
refrigerated, or sealed in a leak and odor proof container.
All records maintained in the funeral establishment: - CORRECT ANSWER-for a
minimum of 2 years.
Bodies may be held in temporary receiving vault for how long without being
considered disinterred? - CORRECT ANSWER-30 days
Chapel must have: - CORRECT ANSWER-seating for ten, pulpit, podium,
lecturn, adaquate room for a casket.
Commission has 2 functions - first function: - CORRECT ANSWER-ensure
competent well qualified professionals are licensed to serve the public.
Commssions second function is: - CORRECT ANSWER-ensure that violations of
law and regulations are aggressively and fairly prosecuted.
Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
Already Graded A+
Embalming may be done without approval when: - CORRECT ANSWER-a
documented three hour attempt has been made to obtain approval - but even
then authority is still NOT assumed under the law.
Embalming REQUIRES approval - CORRECT ANSWER-to be performed, and to
be charged.
Excess funds must be returned: - CORRECT ANSWER-within ten (10) days.
Fetal death certificate is required: - CORRECT ANSWER-for any fetus weighing
350 grams or after 20 weeks of gestation period.
First call: - CORRECT ANSWER-the beginning of the relationship and duty of a
funeral director to take charge of a dead human body - must be initiated by the
client.
,Funeral directing: - CORRECT ANSWER-acts of any person assocated with or
arranging for the disposition of human remains for compensation.
Funeral director: - CORRECT ANSWER-a person licensed under this chapter
who engages in for compensation or represents to the public as being engaged in
for compensation the preparation other than embalming of a dead human body.
Commissioner is: - CORRECT ANSWER-registered cemetery owner and
operator
Commissioners are: - CORRECT ANSWER-licensed funeral director and
embalmers who have been practicing for a minimum of 5 years.
4 commissioners are: - CORRECT ANSWER-members of the public with no ties
to the industry regulated.
A dead human body can be transported without the presence of a licensed
Funeral Director if: - CORRECT ANSWER-there is no reasonable probablility of
contact with a family member.
, A deceased person may not be cremated: - CORRECT ANSWER-within 48 hours
of death without a specific waiver from the court.
After 24 hours a dead body must be: - CORRECT ANSWER-embalmed,
refrigerated, or sealed in a leak and odor proof container.
All records maintained in the funeral establishment: - CORRECT ANSWER-for a
minimum of 2 years.
Bodies may be held in temporary receiving vault for how long without being
considered disinterred? - CORRECT ANSWER-30 days
Chapel must have: - CORRECT ANSWER-seating for ten, pulpit, podium,
lecturn, adaquate room for a casket.
Commission has 2 functions - first function: - CORRECT ANSWER-ensure
competent well qualified professionals are licensed to serve the public.
Commssions second function is: - CORRECT ANSWER-ensure that violations of
law and regulations are aggressively and fairly prosecuted.
