NYS Funeral Law Actual EXAM STUDY GUIDE
2026/2027 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS || 100% GUARANTEED PASS
NEWEST VERSION
If the funeral is not currently taking place, is it a misdemeanor to protest
outside the funeral home? - ANSWER👀 No. The funeral must not be
taking place durring protest.
What does the winter burial law do? - ANSWER👀 Requires cemeteries to
make interments available throuought the year, atleast 6 days per week,
excluding legal holidays.
To which cemeteries does the law apply? - ANSWER👀 It applies to all not
for profit cemeteries.
What if bad weather will not permit an interment? - ANSWER👀 The law
clearly states that cemeteries would not have to perform interments or
provide grave openings during severe weather.
Can cemeteries still close based on specific dates/times of the year? -
ANSWER👀 No, a cemetery cannot close for any set period of time.
,What if a cemetery refuses to open to perform an interment, even if the
weather would permit it? - ANSWER👀 Contact the Division of Cemeteries
Regional Division Office Investigator.
Can a cemetery charge for a "winter burial?" - ANSWER👀 Yes, they can
charge "actual and reasonable" additional costs necessary for the
interment. Cannot be a fixed price because it should be specific to what is
needed at the time.
Do hospital administrators have any duties regarding death certificates? -
ANSWER👀 Yes. When death occurs in hospital, person in charge shall
promptly present certificate to physician.
If an out of state burial permit lists the incorrect place of disposition,
which registration district will issue correct permit? - ANSWER👀 The
district of where the disposition is located.
Are death certificates taxable? - ANSWER👀 No.
Can a New York State funeral director file a death certificate in another
state? - ANSWER👀 No
Must the attending physician sign a death certificate? - ANSWER👀 No, it
can also be signed by a physician acting on behalf of the attending
physician. Or, a medical examiner.
,What is the current next of kin list? - ANSWER👀 1. Agent or person
designated by written instrument
2. Spouse
3. Domestic Partner
4. Any child 18 or older
5. Parents
6. Brothers and Sisters
7. Authorized guardian
8. Grandchildren
9. great-grandchildren
Can a non-licensed funeral director own a funeral home? - ANSWER👀
Yes, but the firm must be a corporation or LLC. Un-licensed owned cannot
engage in funeral directing.
Are funeral directors allowed to serve on cemetery boards? - ANSWER👀
Yes, however the law does state that they cannot be the majority of
owners.
What is the grandfathered in date for crematories and funeral homes on
same property? - ANSWER👀 Prior to January 1st, 1998
Can a New York funeral director conduct a complete funeral in Jersey? -
ANSWER👀 No
, How many continuing education credits every 2 years? - ANSWER👀 12
credits (hours).
Are funeral directors allowed to sell pre need funeral insurance? -
ANSWER👀 No you cannot sell preneed funeral insurance.
Casket & vault prices size - ANSWER👀 Printed in 1/2 inch numbers or
larger
Documents to clients need to be returned when? - ANSWER👀 Within 1
week after funeral
Resident or sponsor must report any change or completion when? -
ANSWER👀 Within 10 days
Direct burial/direct cremation are under FH charges where? - ANSWER👀
Alternative services
Forwarding & receiving remains are under what? - ANSWER👀 Limited
services
The only non declinable fee - ANSWER👀 Basic arrangements
2026/2027 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS || 100% GUARANTEED PASS
NEWEST VERSION
If the funeral is not currently taking place, is it a misdemeanor to protest
outside the funeral home? - ANSWER👀 No. The funeral must not be
taking place durring protest.
What does the winter burial law do? - ANSWER👀 Requires cemeteries to
make interments available throuought the year, atleast 6 days per week,
excluding legal holidays.
To which cemeteries does the law apply? - ANSWER👀 It applies to all not
for profit cemeteries.
What if bad weather will not permit an interment? - ANSWER👀 The law
clearly states that cemeteries would not have to perform interments or
provide grave openings during severe weather.
Can cemeteries still close based on specific dates/times of the year? -
ANSWER👀 No, a cemetery cannot close for any set period of time.
,What if a cemetery refuses to open to perform an interment, even if the
weather would permit it? - ANSWER👀 Contact the Division of Cemeteries
Regional Division Office Investigator.
Can a cemetery charge for a "winter burial?" - ANSWER👀 Yes, they can
charge "actual and reasonable" additional costs necessary for the
interment. Cannot be a fixed price because it should be specific to what is
needed at the time.
Do hospital administrators have any duties regarding death certificates? -
ANSWER👀 Yes. When death occurs in hospital, person in charge shall
promptly present certificate to physician.
If an out of state burial permit lists the incorrect place of disposition,
which registration district will issue correct permit? - ANSWER👀 The
district of where the disposition is located.
Are death certificates taxable? - ANSWER👀 No.
Can a New York State funeral director file a death certificate in another
state? - ANSWER👀 No
Must the attending physician sign a death certificate? - ANSWER👀 No, it
can also be signed by a physician acting on behalf of the attending
physician. Or, a medical examiner.
,What is the current next of kin list? - ANSWER👀 1. Agent or person
designated by written instrument
2. Spouse
3. Domestic Partner
4. Any child 18 or older
5. Parents
6. Brothers and Sisters
7. Authorized guardian
8. Grandchildren
9. great-grandchildren
Can a non-licensed funeral director own a funeral home? - ANSWER👀
Yes, but the firm must be a corporation or LLC. Un-licensed owned cannot
engage in funeral directing.
Are funeral directors allowed to serve on cemetery boards? - ANSWER👀
Yes, however the law does state that they cannot be the majority of
owners.
What is the grandfathered in date for crematories and funeral homes on
same property? - ANSWER👀 Prior to January 1st, 1998
Can a New York funeral director conduct a complete funeral in Jersey? -
ANSWER👀 No
, How many continuing education credits every 2 years? - ANSWER👀 12
credits (hours).
Are funeral directors allowed to sell pre need funeral insurance? -
ANSWER👀 No you cannot sell preneed funeral insurance.
Casket & vault prices size - ANSWER👀 Printed in 1/2 inch numbers or
larger
Documents to clients need to be returned when? - ANSWER👀 Within 1
week after funeral
Resident or sponsor must report any change or completion when? -
ANSWER👀 Within 10 days
Direct burial/direct cremation are under FH charges where? - ANSWER👀
Alternative services
Forwarding & receiving remains are under what? - ANSWER👀 Limited
services
The only non declinable fee - ANSWER👀 Basic arrangements
