[CACB] California CA Cemetery Broker
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**Question 1.** Which section of the California Business and Professions Code defines the term
“Cemetery Broker”?
A) §7610
B) §7611.2
C) §7625
D) §7640
Answer: B
Explanation: Section 7611.2 of the Business and Professions Code specifically defines “Cemetery
Broker” and distinguishes it from a “Cemetery Salesperson.”
**Question 2.** What is the minimum surety bond amount required for an individual cemetery
broker in California?
A) $5,000
B) $10,000
C) $15,000
D) $20,000
Answer: B
Explanation: California law mandates a $10,000 surety bond for each individual cemetery broker
to protect consumers against potential fraud.
**Question 3.** How often must a cemetery broker renew their license, and by what date must
renewal be completed each year?
A) Every two years, by December 31
B) Annually, by June 30
C) Every three years, by March 31
D) Annually, by January 31
Answer: B
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Explanation: Licenses are renewed annually, and the renewal must be filed by June 30 of each
year.
**Question 4.** Which of the following is NOT a ground for suspension or revocation of a
cemetery broker’s license under Section 480?
A) Failure to maintain a required bond
B) Conviction for a non‑violent misdemeanor unrelated to the business
C) False representation of services to a consumer
D) Failure to keep accurate interment records
Answer: B
Explanation: Section 480 lists specific misconduct related to the cemetery business; a
non‑violent misdemeanor unrelated to the business is not automatically a ground for
suspension.
**Question 5.** Under California Health and Safety Code, which division primarily addresses
the maintenance of cemetery grounds?
A) Division 1 – General Provisions
B) Division 7 – Dead Bodies and Cemeteries
C) Division 9 – Toxic Substances
D) Division 12 – Consumer Protection
Answer: B
Explanation: Division 7 of the Health and Safety Code contains regulations concerning the
upkeep of gravesites, pathways, and overall cemetery maintenance.
**Question 6.** Which of the following is required by law to be included in a pre‑need
cemetery contract regarding refunds?
A) A clause stating refunds are never permitted
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B) A detailed schedule of cancellation fees only after 30 days
C) Mandatory disclosure of the refund policy and any cancellation fees
D) No disclosure is required if the contract is signed in person
Answer: C
Explanation: California law requires full disclosure of refund terms and any cancellation fees in
pre‑need contracts to protect consumers.
**Question 7.** A broker receives a pre‑need payment for a future interment. Where must
these funds be deposited?
A) The broker’s personal checking account
B) A trust account designated for pre‑need monies
C) The cemetery’s general operating account
D) Any bank account the broker chooses
Answer: B
Explanation: Pre‑need monies must be placed in a trust account to ensure they are used solely
for the intended purpose and protected from creditor claims.
**Question 8.** Which of the following items must be provided in writing to a consumer before
the sale of a cemetery plot?
A) A list of all nearby cemeteries
B) A price list for caskets, markers, and interment services
C) A brochure of funeral home services
D) A copy of the broker’s personal tax return
Answer: B
Explanation: California law requires a written price list for caskets, markers, and interment
services to be given before the sale.
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**Question 9.** In the hierarchy of rights of disposition, who has the first legal authority to
decide on the burial of a decedent?
A) Adult children
B) Surviving spouse
C) Parents of the decedent
D) Siblings of the decedent
Answer: B
Explanation: The surviving spouse holds the primary right of disposition, followed by adult
children, parents, and then siblings.
**Question 10.** A Power of Attorney for health care is granted to an agent. Which of the
following is true regarding the agent’s authority over disposition of remains?
A) The agent can only make medical decisions, not burial decisions
B) The agent may exercise the right of disposition if the decedent’s wishes are not documented
C) The agent must obtain a court order before any disposition decision
D) The agent’s authority is limited to the decedent’s financial affairs only
Answer: B
Explanation: Under the Probate Code, a health‑care POA can act as the decision‑maker for
disposition if no specific burial wishes are recorded.
**Question 11.** When a cemetery is established prior to 1939 and is operated by a fraternal
organization, which regulation may be exempted?
A) Requirement to maintain a $10,000 bond
B) Annual license renewal
C) Mandatory fire safety inspections
D) Disclosure of price lists for interment services
Answer: A
Certification Exam Preparation
**Question 1.** Which section of the California Business and Professions Code defines the term
“Cemetery Broker”?
A) §7610
B) §7611.2
C) §7625
D) §7640
Answer: B
Explanation: Section 7611.2 of the Business and Professions Code specifically defines “Cemetery
Broker” and distinguishes it from a “Cemetery Salesperson.”
**Question 2.** What is the minimum surety bond amount required for an individual cemetery
broker in California?
A) $5,000
B) $10,000
C) $15,000
D) $20,000
Answer: B
Explanation: California law mandates a $10,000 surety bond for each individual cemetery broker
to protect consumers against potential fraud.
**Question 3.** How often must a cemetery broker renew their license, and by what date must
renewal be completed each year?
A) Every two years, by December 31
B) Annually, by June 30
C) Every three years, by March 31
D) Annually, by January 31
Answer: B
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Explanation: Licenses are renewed annually, and the renewal must be filed by June 30 of each
year.
**Question 4.** Which of the following is NOT a ground for suspension or revocation of a
cemetery broker’s license under Section 480?
A) Failure to maintain a required bond
B) Conviction for a non‑violent misdemeanor unrelated to the business
C) False representation of services to a consumer
D) Failure to keep accurate interment records
Answer: B
Explanation: Section 480 lists specific misconduct related to the cemetery business; a
non‑violent misdemeanor unrelated to the business is not automatically a ground for
suspension.
**Question 5.** Under California Health and Safety Code, which division primarily addresses
the maintenance of cemetery grounds?
A) Division 1 – General Provisions
B) Division 7 – Dead Bodies and Cemeteries
C) Division 9 – Toxic Substances
D) Division 12 – Consumer Protection
Answer: B
Explanation: Division 7 of the Health and Safety Code contains regulations concerning the
upkeep of gravesites, pathways, and overall cemetery maintenance.
**Question 6.** Which of the following is required by law to be included in a pre‑need
cemetery contract regarding refunds?
A) A clause stating refunds are never permitted
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B) A detailed schedule of cancellation fees only after 30 days
C) Mandatory disclosure of the refund policy and any cancellation fees
D) No disclosure is required if the contract is signed in person
Answer: C
Explanation: California law requires full disclosure of refund terms and any cancellation fees in
pre‑need contracts to protect consumers.
**Question 7.** A broker receives a pre‑need payment for a future interment. Where must
these funds be deposited?
A) The broker’s personal checking account
B) A trust account designated for pre‑need monies
C) The cemetery’s general operating account
D) Any bank account the broker chooses
Answer: B
Explanation: Pre‑need monies must be placed in a trust account to ensure they are used solely
for the intended purpose and protected from creditor claims.
**Question 8.** Which of the following items must be provided in writing to a consumer before
the sale of a cemetery plot?
A) A list of all nearby cemeteries
B) A price list for caskets, markers, and interment services
C) A brochure of funeral home services
D) A copy of the broker’s personal tax return
Answer: B
Explanation: California law requires a written price list for caskets, markers, and interment
services to be given before the sale.
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**Question 9.** In the hierarchy of rights of disposition, who has the first legal authority to
decide on the burial of a decedent?
A) Adult children
B) Surviving spouse
C) Parents of the decedent
D) Siblings of the decedent
Answer: B
Explanation: The surviving spouse holds the primary right of disposition, followed by adult
children, parents, and then siblings.
**Question 10.** A Power of Attorney for health care is granted to an agent. Which of the
following is true regarding the agent’s authority over disposition of remains?
A) The agent can only make medical decisions, not burial decisions
B) The agent may exercise the right of disposition if the decedent’s wishes are not documented
C) The agent must obtain a court order before any disposition decision
D) The agent’s authority is limited to the decedent’s financial affairs only
Answer: B
Explanation: Under the Probate Code, a health‑care POA can act as the decision‑maker for
disposition if no specific burial wishes are recorded.
**Question 11.** When a cemetery is established prior to 1939 and is operated by a fraternal
organization, which regulation may be exempted?
A) Requirement to maintain a $10,000 bond
B) Annual license renewal
C) Mandatory fire safety inspections
D) Disclosure of price lists for interment services
Answer: A
