Florida Funeral Law Exam Study Guide |
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• Name the members of the Board of Funeral, Cemetery and Consumer Services. -✓✓ 2
Funeral Directors associated w/ an establishment.
1 licensed FD w/ preneed who ownes and operates a cineerator facility.
2 cemetery persons.
3 Consumers who are residents of Florida and not connected to death care industry.
One of which is at least 60 yrs of age and one who is a CPA.
1 principal of a Monument establishment.
1 is the State Health Officer.
• Funeral Board members are appointed fow how long? -✓✓ 4 years. The State Health
Officer (or designee) shall serve the duration of office.
• Who may suspend a Board member? -✓✓ The Governor may suspend or the Senate
may remove any board member for malfeasance, neglect of duty, etc...
• When has a Board member effectivley resigned his/her position? -✓✓ Failure of
member to attend 3 consecutive meetings or half the meetings within one year.
• Where is "the Board" headquartered? -✓✓ Division of Funeral, Cemetery and
Consumer Services of the Department of Financial Services in the City of Tallahassee.
• Who appoints the chair and vice-chair of the Board? -✓✓ Chief Financial Officer
• How far in advance must the Board and the Department give advance notice of intent
to initiate rulemaking under their respective authorities? -✓✓ 60 days
• How often must the Department provide the "Board" with estimates as to projected
costs for the following two years? -✓✓ Every other year.
• All fees collected by the Department are deposited into what account? -✓✓ The
Regulatory Trust Fund
• How much can the Department charge for isuance of a duplicate lisence to a licensee?
-✓✓ Not to exceed $25
• How mch can the Department charge for the certification of a public record? -✓✓ Not
to exceed $25
,• Upon initial licensure, what fee is imposed to combat unlicensed activities? -✓✓ $5
• How much is the deliquency fee imposed by the department for late lisensure
renewal? -✓✓ $50
• May the Department charge a fee for inspection following a change in ownership? -✓✓
Yes, but it may not exceed the licensee's annual inspection fee.
• Lisence applied for by natural persons -✓✓ Embalmer Apprentice
Embalmer intern
Funeral Director Intern
Funeral Director
Funeral Director and Embalmer
Direct Disposer
Minument Establishment Sales Aget
Preneed Sales Agent
• License applied for by Natural persons, limited liability co., or partnership -✓✓ Funeral
Establishment
Centralized embalming facility
Refrigeration Facility
Direct Disposal Establishment
Minument Establishment
Cinerator Facility
Removal Service
Preneed Sales Business
• Cemtery licenses may only be applied for and issued to... -✓✓ corporations,
partnerships or limited liability companies.
• The Divisions rules may allow an applicant ti submit a paper application in lieu of the
online format and may impose a fee... -✓✓ not to exceed $25`
• Where are fingerprints submitted to? -✓✓ The Department of Law Enforcement. Prints
are forwarded to FBI.
• What crimes must be disclosed during lincense applicaiton? -✓✓ Any felonly or
misdemeanor related to any aspect of funeral service.
Any felony committed within the last 20 years
Any misdemeanor committed within the last 5 years.
• When may retired licensees, or active licensees from other juristictions service the
state of FL? -✓✓ In times of critical need (states of emergency)
• Does a limited license permit the sale of preneed? -✓✓ No
, • When may a limited license be granted? -✓✓ During times of critical need
• How long will exam record be kept? -✓✓ Not less than 2 years
• Who investigates violations of Chapter 497? -✓✓ The Department of Funeral,
Cemetery and Consumer Services
• May inspections of licensed facilities be un-announced? -✓✓ Yes, as needed
• Requirements of Complain Logs -✓✓ Complainant's name
Date of complaint
complainant's address and phone number
• How soon must written complaints be logged? -✓✓ Within 10 days of the initial
complaint
• How long must complaint logs be maintained? -✓✓ All complaint logs and written
complaints will be retained until the completion of the next examination
• Is a customer response to a satisfaction questionnaire or survey considered a
complaint? -✓✓ No
• Is a disclosure to the client required for the rebate or discount accured subsequent to a
cash advance? -✓✓ No discolure of a discount accrued by the licnesee is required
subsequent to making a cash advance.
• The written agreement detailing services and merchandise is required to have what? -
✓✓ Signatures of the licensee and customer.
• Can someont who is not applying for or recieving SS income buy an iirevocable
preneed? -✓✓ No
• Which casket MUST be displayed -✓✓ least expensive
• Must a cemetery furnish bylaws upon request? -✓✓ Yes, to anyone who asks
• How long does a licensee have to address nonwillful trust remittance deficiencies -✓✓
30 days
• After bing provided by the department with a written notice of complaint, how long
does a licensee have to give a written response? -✓✓ 20 days
Most Recent Questions and Answers |
Expert Verified | 2026
• Name the members of the Board of Funeral, Cemetery and Consumer Services. -✓✓ 2
Funeral Directors associated w/ an establishment.
1 licensed FD w/ preneed who ownes and operates a cineerator facility.
2 cemetery persons.
3 Consumers who are residents of Florida and not connected to death care industry.
One of which is at least 60 yrs of age and one who is a CPA.
1 principal of a Monument establishment.
1 is the State Health Officer.
• Funeral Board members are appointed fow how long? -✓✓ 4 years. The State Health
Officer (or designee) shall serve the duration of office.
• Who may suspend a Board member? -✓✓ The Governor may suspend or the Senate
may remove any board member for malfeasance, neglect of duty, etc...
• When has a Board member effectivley resigned his/her position? -✓✓ Failure of
member to attend 3 consecutive meetings or half the meetings within one year.
• Where is "the Board" headquartered? -✓✓ Division of Funeral, Cemetery and
Consumer Services of the Department of Financial Services in the City of Tallahassee.
• Who appoints the chair and vice-chair of the Board? -✓✓ Chief Financial Officer
• How far in advance must the Board and the Department give advance notice of intent
to initiate rulemaking under their respective authorities? -✓✓ 60 days
• How often must the Department provide the "Board" with estimates as to projected
costs for the following two years? -✓✓ Every other year.
• All fees collected by the Department are deposited into what account? -✓✓ The
Regulatory Trust Fund
• How much can the Department charge for isuance of a duplicate lisence to a licensee?
-✓✓ Not to exceed $25
• How mch can the Department charge for the certification of a public record? -✓✓ Not
to exceed $25
,• Upon initial licensure, what fee is imposed to combat unlicensed activities? -✓✓ $5
• How much is the deliquency fee imposed by the department for late lisensure
renewal? -✓✓ $50
• May the Department charge a fee for inspection following a change in ownership? -✓✓
Yes, but it may not exceed the licensee's annual inspection fee.
• Lisence applied for by natural persons -✓✓ Embalmer Apprentice
Embalmer intern
Funeral Director Intern
Funeral Director
Funeral Director and Embalmer
Direct Disposer
Minument Establishment Sales Aget
Preneed Sales Agent
• License applied for by Natural persons, limited liability co., or partnership -✓✓ Funeral
Establishment
Centralized embalming facility
Refrigeration Facility
Direct Disposal Establishment
Minument Establishment
Cinerator Facility
Removal Service
Preneed Sales Business
• Cemtery licenses may only be applied for and issued to... -✓✓ corporations,
partnerships or limited liability companies.
• The Divisions rules may allow an applicant ti submit a paper application in lieu of the
online format and may impose a fee... -✓✓ not to exceed $25`
• Where are fingerprints submitted to? -✓✓ The Department of Law Enforcement. Prints
are forwarded to FBI.
• What crimes must be disclosed during lincense applicaiton? -✓✓ Any felonly or
misdemeanor related to any aspect of funeral service.
Any felony committed within the last 20 years
Any misdemeanor committed within the last 5 years.
• When may retired licensees, or active licensees from other juristictions service the
state of FL? -✓✓ In times of critical need (states of emergency)
• Does a limited license permit the sale of preneed? -✓✓ No
, • When may a limited license be granted? -✓✓ During times of critical need
• How long will exam record be kept? -✓✓ Not less than 2 years
• Who investigates violations of Chapter 497? -✓✓ The Department of Funeral,
Cemetery and Consumer Services
• May inspections of licensed facilities be un-announced? -✓✓ Yes, as needed
• Requirements of Complain Logs -✓✓ Complainant's name
Date of complaint
complainant's address and phone number
• How soon must written complaints be logged? -✓✓ Within 10 days of the initial
complaint
• How long must complaint logs be maintained? -✓✓ All complaint logs and written
complaints will be retained until the completion of the next examination
• Is a customer response to a satisfaction questionnaire or survey considered a
complaint? -✓✓ No
• Is a disclosure to the client required for the rebate or discount accured subsequent to a
cash advance? -✓✓ No discolure of a discount accrued by the licnesee is required
subsequent to making a cash advance.
• The written agreement detailing services and merchandise is required to have what? -
✓✓ Signatures of the licensee and customer.
• Can someont who is not applying for or recieving SS income buy an iirevocable
preneed? -✓✓ No
• Which casket MUST be displayed -✓✓ least expensive
• Must a cemetery furnish bylaws upon request? -✓✓ Yes, to anyone who asks
• How long does a licensee have to address nonwillful trust remittance deficiencies -✓✓
30 days
• After bing provided by the department with a written notice of complaint, how long
does a licensee have to give a written response? -✓✓ 20 days
