OHIO LAWS AND REGULATIONS EXAM
FUNERAL DIRECTING PRACTICE EXAM 2026
◉ Authorization to Embalm Answer: No licensed embalmer shall
embalm human remains without first having obtained authorization
from individual(s) with right of disposition.
◉ Is embalming required by Wa State law? Answer: No, except
under certain conditions as determined by rule by the state board of
health.
◉ Refrigeration 18.39.215 (2)(a) Answer: Any licensed authorized
to dispose of human remains shall refrigerate or embalm the human
remains upon receipt of the human remains. Or Gross Misdemeanor
◉ Can a licensee provide financial advice? Answer: 18.39.231 - no, it
is gross misdemeanor and is grounds from disciplinary action.
◉ What percentage can a funeral home keep in a prearrangement
contract? Answer: 18.39.250 - up to 10%
◉ Deposits to the prearrangement funeral services trust shall be
made not later than the _______ day of the month following receipt of
payment. Answer: 18.39.250 - 20th day
,◉ All prearrangement funeral services trust moneys shall be
deposited in _______? Answer: 18.39.250 - A public depository or
shall be invested in instruments issued or insured by an agency or
federal government.
◉ Who owns the interest, dividends, or growth or a trust? Answer:
18.39.250 - The trust (beneficiaries)
◉ How much can be deducted per year from a trust for
Administration costs? Answer: 18.39.250 - 1%
◉ What circumstances permit withdrawal of all funds plus accruals
in a prearrangement contract? Answer: 18.39.250 - A) FH files a
verified statement with Trustees that the prearranged merchandise
and services were Furnished.
b) FH files a verified statement that the prearrangement contract
was cancelled.
c) Revocable contract (subject to 30 day cancellation provided)
◉ When can the prearrangement contracts be terminated by the
board? Answer: 18.39.250 - FH goes out of business, becomes
insolvent or bankrupt, makes an assignment for the benefit of
creditors, has its prearrangement register revoked, or cannot fulfill
obligations in contract.
,◉ Can prearrangement trusts moneys be used directly or indirectly
for the benefit of any FD etc? 18.39.250 Answer: No
◉ What is a contract defined as if the beneficiary is a recipient of
public assistance or reasonably anticipates being so? 18.39.250
Answer: Contract is irrevocable (the beneficiary thus remains
eligible for assistance)
◉ Why would DSHS contact a trust? 18.39.250 Answer: If there is a
claim on the estate for long-term care services. Such notice shall be
renewed every 3 years.
◉ Prearranged funeral service contracts funded through insurance
shall contain language which: 18.39.255 18.39.255 Answer: 1. States
the amount of ins. 2. States name of ins co 3. Informs purchaser that
amounts paid for ins. may not be refundable 4. Informs that any
funds not used for services may be subject to a claim for
reimbursement for state long-term care.
◉ To do prearrangements, a FH needs? 18.239.260 Answer:
Certificate of Registration
, ◉ How often does a FH need to file a statement of its financial
condition and transactions involving prearrangement contracts for
the preceding fiscal year? 18.39.320 Answer: Once a year
◉ Any person who violates or fails to comply with or aids and abets
any person in violation of prearrangement contracts, is guilty of ___?
18.39.350 Answer: Felony
◉ Unprofessional conduct includes: 18.39.410 Answer: 1.
Solicitation of human remains 2. Finder fees for impending deaths 3.
Kickbacks from vendors (eg cemeteries,florists) 4. Using a casket
repeatedly (exl rentals) 5-9 next
◉ Unprofessional conduct includes: 18.39.410 Answer: 5. Violation
of local laws re: handling human remains 6. Not prompt surrender
remains to person lawfully with custody 7. Selling services for less
than GPL 8. Violation state or fed laws on funeral practice 9.
Knowingly concealing unprofessional condu
◉ Who can complain to board about alleged unprofessional
conduct? 18.39.420 Answer: Consumer, licensee, corporation,
organization, and state and local governmental agency
◉ If a licensee defaults on a student loan, what happens? 18.39.465
Answer: The director suspends the license until the lending agency
writes a release stating payments are beig made.
FUNERAL DIRECTING PRACTICE EXAM 2026
◉ Authorization to Embalm Answer: No licensed embalmer shall
embalm human remains without first having obtained authorization
from individual(s) with right of disposition.
◉ Is embalming required by Wa State law? Answer: No, except
under certain conditions as determined by rule by the state board of
health.
◉ Refrigeration 18.39.215 (2)(a) Answer: Any licensed authorized
to dispose of human remains shall refrigerate or embalm the human
remains upon receipt of the human remains. Or Gross Misdemeanor
◉ Can a licensee provide financial advice? Answer: 18.39.231 - no, it
is gross misdemeanor and is grounds from disciplinary action.
◉ What percentage can a funeral home keep in a prearrangement
contract? Answer: 18.39.250 - up to 10%
◉ Deposits to the prearrangement funeral services trust shall be
made not later than the _______ day of the month following receipt of
payment. Answer: 18.39.250 - 20th day
,◉ All prearrangement funeral services trust moneys shall be
deposited in _______? Answer: 18.39.250 - A public depository or
shall be invested in instruments issued or insured by an agency or
federal government.
◉ Who owns the interest, dividends, or growth or a trust? Answer:
18.39.250 - The trust (beneficiaries)
◉ How much can be deducted per year from a trust for
Administration costs? Answer: 18.39.250 - 1%
◉ What circumstances permit withdrawal of all funds plus accruals
in a prearrangement contract? Answer: 18.39.250 - A) FH files a
verified statement with Trustees that the prearranged merchandise
and services were Furnished.
b) FH files a verified statement that the prearrangement contract
was cancelled.
c) Revocable contract (subject to 30 day cancellation provided)
◉ When can the prearrangement contracts be terminated by the
board? Answer: 18.39.250 - FH goes out of business, becomes
insolvent or bankrupt, makes an assignment for the benefit of
creditors, has its prearrangement register revoked, or cannot fulfill
obligations in contract.
,◉ Can prearrangement trusts moneys be used directly or indirectly
for the benefit of any FD etc? 18.39.250 Answer: No
◉ What is a contract defined as if the beneficiary is a recipient of
public assistance or reasonably anticipates being so? 18.39.250
Answer: Contract is irrevocable (the beneficiary thus remains
eligible for assistance)
◉ Why would DSHS contact a trust? 18.39.250 Answer: If there is a
claim on the estate for long-term care services. Such notice shall be
renewed every 3 years.
◉ Prearranged funeral service contracts funded through insurance
shall contain language which: 18.39.255 18.39.255 Answer: 1. States
the amount of ins. 2. States name of ins co 3. Informs purchaser that
amounts paid for ins. may not be refundable 4. Informs that any
funds not used for services may be subject to a claim for
reimbursement for state long-term care.
◉ To do prearrangements, a FH needs? 18.239.260 Answer:
Certificate of Registration
, ◉ How often does a FH need to file a statement of its financial
condition and transactions involving prearrangement contracts for
the preceding fiscal year? 18.39.320 Answer: Once a year
◉ Any person who violates or fails to comply with or aids and abets
any person in violation of prearrangement contracts, is guilty of ___?
18.39.350 Answer: Felony
◉ Unprofessional conduct includes: 18.39.410 Answer: 1.
Solicitation of human remains 2. Finder fees for impending deaths 3.
Kickbacks from vendors (eg cemeteries,florists) 4. Using a casket
repeatedly (exl rentals) 5-9 next
◉ Unprofessional conduct includes: 18.39.410 Answer: 5. Violation
of local laws re: handling human remains 6. Not prompt surrender
remains to person lawfully with custody 7. Selling services for less
than GPL 8. Violation state or fed laws on funeral practice 9.
Knowingly concealing unprofessional condu
◉ Who can complain to board about alleged unprofessional
conduct? 18.39.420 Answer: Consumer, licensee, corporation,
organization, and state and local governmental agency
◉ If a licensee defaults on a student loan, what happens? 18.39.465
Answer: The director suspends the license until the lending agency
writes a release stating payments are beig made.
