ALABAMA BOARD OF FUNERAL SERVICE STATE
LAW EXAM 2026 FINAL PAPER REVIEW
QUESTIONS ANSWERS BUNDLED PRACTICE
COLLECTION
◉ What is the requirement for a vacancy on the Board?
Answer: It may be filled by appointment for the remainder of the
unexpired term
◉ What is the purpose of the Board's meetings being open to the
public?
Answer: To ensure transparency in Board operations
◉ What is the significance of the 'sunshine law' in relation to Board
meetings?
Answer: It allows for executive sessions under certain conditions
◉ What must be done for rules and regulations not specifically
addressed in Title 34?
Answer: They shall be in addition to the provisions of said statute
◉ What is the role of the Board in relation to consumer members?
,Answer: To ensure they are appointed from different districts
◉ What must be sworn to by each principal of an entity applying for
a preneed contract license?
Answer: The application must be sworn to by each owner, partner,
member, shareholder, and/or other principal controlling a 10% or
greater interest in the entity.
◉ What additional information must individuals provide with their
application?
Answer: They must provide their name, date of birth, social security
number, and two complete sets of fingerprints.
◉ What is the purpose of the information submitted with the
application?
Answer: It is used to complete a criminal history background check.
◉ When do all licenses or certifications expire?
Answer: Every two years on October 1, except for apprentice
certifications which expire every year on October 1.
◉ What is the deadline for renewing a license or certification?
Answer: It must be renewed on or before September 1 of the year in
which it expires.
,◉ What happens if a license or certification is not renewed by
October 1?
Answer: It is considered expired and can only be reactivated at the
discretion of the Board.
◉ What are the requirements for reactivation of an expired license?
Answer: Submit a reactivation application, pay all outstanding fees
and penalties, complete a background check, pass the Laws, Rules,
and Regulation Exam, and provide proof of eight hours of continuing
education.
◉ What proof must funeral establishments provide when renewing
their license starting October 1, 2023?
Answer: Proof of continuing coverage of general liability insurance
in the amount of at least one million dollars.
◉ What must be displayed publicly in a funeral establishment?
Answer: All licenses, registrations, or certificates granted by the
Board.
◉ What is the penalty for failing to file a statement of activities of
the trust?
Answer: $50 per day penalty.
, ◉ What is the passing score for the LRR examination?
Answer: 75% correct answers
◉ What is required for licensure as a cremationist?
Answer: Certification as a crematory operator and completion of a
board-approved training course
◉ What is the minimum instructional time for the crematory
operator training course?
Answer: No less than 7 hours
◉ When did the continuing education requirements for funeral
directors begin?
Answer: October 1, 2014
◉ How many hours of continuing education are required every two
years?
Answer: A minimum of eight hours
◉ What specific courses must be included in the continuing
education requirements?
LAW EXAM 2026 FINAL PAPER REVIEW
QUESTIONS ANSWERS BUNDLED PRACTICE
COLLECTION
◉ What is the requirement for a vacancy on the Board?
Answer: It may be filled by appointment for the remainder of the
unexpired term
◉ What is the purpose of the Board's meetings being open to the
public?
Answer: To ensure transparency in Board operations
◉ What is the significance of the 'sunshine law' in relation to Board
meetings?
Answer: It allows for executive sessions under certain conditions
◉ What must be done for rules and regulations not specifically
addressed in Title 34?
Answer: They shall be in addition to the provisions of said statute
◉ What is the role of the Board in relation to consumer members?
,Answer: To ensure they are appointed from different districts
◉ What must be sworn to by each principal of an entity applying for
a preneed contract license?
Answer: The application must be sworn to by each owner, partner,
member, shareholder, and/or other principal controlling a 10% or
greater interest in the entity.
◉ What additional information must individuals provide with their
application?
Answer: They must provide their name, date of birth, social security
number, and two complete sets of fingerprints.
◉ What is the purpose of the information submitted with the
application?
Answer: It is used to complete a criminal history background check.
◉ When do all licenses or certifications expire?
Answer: Every two years on October 1, except for apprentice
certifications which expire every year on October 1.
◉ What is the deadline for renewing a license or certification?
Answer: It must be renewed on or before September 1 of the year in
which it expires.
,◉ What happens if a license or certification is not renewed by
October 1?
Answer: It is considered expired and can only be reactivated at the
discretion of the Board.
◉ What are the requirements for reactivation of an expired license?
Answer: Submit a reactivation application, pay all outstanding fees
and penalties, complete a background check, pass the Laws, Rules,
and Regulation Exam, and provide proof of eight hours of continuing
education.
◉ What proof must funeral establishments provide when renewing
their license starting October 1, 2023?
Answer: Proof of continuing coverage of general liability insurance
in the amount of at least one million dollars.
◉ What must be displayed publicly in a funeral establishment?
Answer: All licenses, registrations, or certificates granted by the
Board.
◉ What is the penalty for failing to file a statement of activities of
the trust?
Answer: $50 per day penalty.
, ◉ What is the passing score for the LRR examination?
Answer: 75% correct answers
◉ What is required for licensure as a cremationist?
Answer: Certification as a crematory operator and completion of a
board-approved training course
◉ What is the minimum instructional time for the crematory
operator training course?
Answer: No less than 7 hours
◉ When did the continuing education requirements for funeral
directors begin?
Answer: October 1, 2014
◉ How many hours of continuing education are required every two
years?
Answer: A minimum of eight hours
◉ What specific courses must be included in the continuing
education requirements?
