NYS Funeral Law EXAM STUDY GUIDE
2026/2027 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
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True or False: Each funeral home must have it's own separate telephone line? -
CORRECTCORRECTANSWER True
What are the nys regulations on the display of funeral signs? -
CORRECTCORRECTANSWER -must be a minimum of 1.5 inches
-casket display room must be a minimum of .5 inch
-must be conspicously displayed
True or False: Food and Beverage is prohibited in the funeral establishment? -
CORRECTCORRECTANSWER False
Must a Funeral firm display a sign outside the building? -
CORRECTCORRECTANSWER Yes, with a minimum of 1.5 inches
Can non-licensed funeral home employees have buisness cards? -
CORRECTCORRECTANSWER No, only registered funeral directors with license may
have business cards
,How do New York State laws govern advertising in relation to funeral homes? -
CORRECTCORRECTANSWER -sign in front with name as registered and a minimum
of 1.5 inches
-business cards are only for funeral directors
-must disclose if your license is inactive
In New York State, is it legal to serve food and beverages in the funeral home? -
CORRECTCORRECTANSWER Yes (it is now)
Who may execute an anatomical gift? -CORRECTCORRECTANSWER -anyone over
the age of 18 and of sound mind
-the next of kin
-designated agent
Can an anatomical gift be executed through a will? -CORRECTCORRECTANSWER
Yes
Can a funeral home require that funeral bills be paid in advance? -
CORRECTCORRECTANSWER Yes. However, this must be disclosed in your
itemization statement or agreement. All customers must be treated equally.
, Can a funeral home charge interest on an unpaid balance? If so how much? -
CORRECTCORRECTANSWER Yes, the maximum rate of interest that a funeral home
can charge is 16%, pursuant to the NYS banking law
Can a funeral home charge back to the family a credit card surcharge? -
CORRECTCORRECTANSWER No. Must be listed as a cash advanced item
What amount does NYS reimburse localities for burial of the indigent? -
CORRECTCORRECTANSWER $900
Can unclaimed cadavers be delivered to schools for study? -
CORRECTCORRECTANSWER Yes, under discretion of hospital director
Is body stealing a felony? -CORRECTCORRECTANSWER Yes, Class D felony
Is receiving a stolen body a felony? -CORRECTCORRECTANSWER No, receiving a
stolen body is a misdemeanor
If the funeral holds the dead body in arrest because the bill was unpaid, is it a
misdemeanor? -CORRECTCORRECTANSWER Yes, you can't hold the body from
family
2026/2027 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS || 100%
GUARANTEED PASS NEWEST VERSION
True or False: Each funeral home must have it's own separate telephone line? -
CORRECTCORRECTANSWER True
What are the nys regulations on the display of funeral signs? -
CORRECTCORRECTANSWER -must be a minimum of 1.5 inches
-casket display room must be a minimum of .5 inch
-must be conspicously displayed
True or False: Food and Beverage is prohibited in the funeral establishment? -
CORRECTCORRECTANSWER False
Must a Funeral firm display a sign outside the building? -
CORRECTCORRECTANSWER Yes, with a minimum of 1.5 inches
Can non-licensed funeral home employees have buisness cards? -
CORRECTCORRECTANSWER No, only registered funeral directors with license may
have business cards
,How do New York State laws govern advertising in relation to funeral homes? -
CORRECTCORRECTANSWER -sign in front with name as registered and a minimum
of 1.5 inches
-business cards are only for funeral directors
-must disclose if your license is inactive
In New York State, is it legal to serve food and beverages in the funeral home? -
CORRECTCORRECTANSWER Yes (it is now)
Who may execute an anatomical gift? -CORRECTCORRECTANSWER -anyone over
the age of 18 and of sound mind
-the next of kin
-designated agent
Can an anatomical gift be executed through a will? -CORRECTCORRECTANSWER
Yes
Can a funeral home require that funeral bills be paid in advance? -
CORRECTCORRECTANSWER Yes. However, this must be disclosed in your
itemization statement or agreement. All customers must be treated equally.
, Can a funeral home charge interest on an unpaid balance? If so how much? -
CORRECTCORRECTANSWER Yes, the maximum rate of interest that a funeral home
can charge is 16%, pursuant to the NYS banking law
Can a funeral home charge back to the family a credit card surcharge? -
CORRECTCORRECTANSWER No. Must be listed as a cash advanced item
What amount does NYS reimburse localities for burial of the indigent? -
CORRECTCORRECTANSWER $900
Can unclaimed cadavers be delivered to schools for study? -
CORRECTCORRECTANSWER Yes, under discretion of hospital director
Is body stealing a felony? -CORRECTCORRECTANSWER Yes, Class D felony
Is receiving a stolen body a felony? -CORRECTCORRECTANSWER No, receiving a
stolen body is a misdemeanor
If the funeral holds the dead body in arrest because the bill was unpaid, is it a
misdemeanor? -CORRECTCORRECTANSWER Yes, you can't hold the body from
family
