OHIO LAWS & REGULATIONS EXAM 2025/2026 QUESTIONS
WIT REVISED AND VERIFIED ANSWERS | FUNERAL
DIRECTING, EMBALMING, LICENSING, CREMATION RULES
& PRENEED CONTRACTS.
What are the qualifications to get a CCO?
- 18yrs of age
- No bad crimes
- Completed crematory operation certification program
- CCOs who are actually in charge of the facility do not have to be licensed
embalmers/FDs
Where are funeral home/embalming facility/crematory license and
embalmer/director licenses and CCOs displayed?
In a conspicuous place within the facility. Additionally, the name of the
FD/embalmer/CCO to whom the funeral home license has been issued shall be
displayed immediately on the outside or the inside of the primary entrance used by
the public.
Funeral homes should have one of the following:
Embalming room equipped, maintained, clean, used only for embalming,
preparation, and holding of the dead and containing articles, facilities, and
instruments necessary for those purposes. (Embalming facilities also need this).
or
Holding room equipped, maintained, clean, used only for preparation, and holding
of the dead and containing articles, facilities, and instruments necessary for those
purposes.
How many funeral homes can a FD directly supervise?
One, and they may supervise more
What other facilities can a crematory be combined with?
Funeral home, embalming facility, cemetery building
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,If a crematory also cremates animals, what rules apply?
Cremation must occur in separate cremation chamber from humans, however these
chambers can be in the same area. These units must also display a notice that it is
for animals only.
Fee for initial/biennial renewal of embalmer/FD license
150
Fee for embalmer/FD registration
25
Fee for embalmer/FD apprenticeship
10
Fee for app of examination of emb/FD
35
Fee for license for funeral home/emb facility/crematory renewal
350
Fee for reinstatement of lapsed FD/emb license
150 renewal fee plus 50 for each month, but not more than 1000
Fee for reinstatement of lapsed funeral home/emb facility license
350 renewal fee plus 50 for each month, but not more than 1000
Fee for reinstatement of lapsed crematory license
350 renewal fee plus 50 for each month, but not more than 500
Fee for CCO permit/renewal
100
Fee for reinstatement of lapsed CCO permit
100 renewal fee plus 50 for each month, but not more than 500
Fee for duplicate license
10
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, Fee for preneed funeral contract
10
Can fees be adjusted?
Yes; the board may establish fees in excess, but cannot exceed by more than 50%
Supervision
means the operation of all phases of the business of funeral directing or embalming
under the specific direction of a licensed funeral director or licensed embalmer
Direct supervision
means the physical presence of a licensed funeral director or licensed embalmer
while the specific functions of the funeral or embalming are being carried out
Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors
- 7 members
- appointed by governor
- 5 licensed directors, 4 licenced embalmers, 1 CCO, 2 represent public, 1 at least
60yo
- term is 5 years
When must the preneed annual report be sent in?
Must be mailed or post marked on or before due date
Can the board regulate cemeteries?
No. The board shall license and regulate funeral homes, embalming facilities, and
crematory facilities located at cemeteries
What are the qualifications to get a license?
- 18yrs of age
- No bad crimes
- Bachelor's degree
- 12mo mort sci program
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WIT REVISED AND VERIFIED ANSWERS | FUNERAL
DIRECTING, EMBALMING, LICENSING, CREMATION RULES
& PRENEED CONTRACTS.
What are the qualifications to get a CCO?
- 18yrs of age
- No bad crimes
- Completed crematory operation certification program
- CCOs who are actually in charge of the facility do not have to be licensed
embalmers/FDs
Where are funeral home/embalming facility/crematory license and
embalmer/director licenses and CCOs displayed?
In a conspicuous place within the facility. Additionally, the name of the
FD/embalmer/CCO to whom the funeral home license has been issued shall be
displayed immediately on the outside or the inside of the primary entrance used by
the public.
Funeral homes should have one of the following:
Embalming room equipped, maintained, clean, used only for embalming,
preparation, and holding of the dead and containing articles, facilities, and
instruments necessary for those purposes. (Embalming facilities also need this).
or
Holding room equipped, maintained, clean, used only for preparation, and holding
of the dead and containing articles, facilities, and instruments necessary for those
purposes.
How many funeral homes can a FD directly supervise?
One, and they may supervise more
What other facilities can a crematory be combined with?
Funeral home, embalming facility, cemetery building
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,If a crematory also cremates animals, what rules apply?
Cremation must occur in separate cremation chamber from humans, however these
chambers can be in the same area. These units must also display a notice that it is
for animals only.
Fee for initial/biennial renewal of embalmer/FD license
150
Fee for embalmer/FD registration
25
Fee for embalmer/FD apprenticeship
10
Fee for app of examination of emb/FD
35
Fee for license for funeral home/emb facility/crematory renewal
350
Fee for reinstatement of lapsed FD/emb license
150 renewal fee plus 50 for each month, but not more than 1000
Fee for reinstatement of lapsed funeral home/emb facility license
350 renewal fee plus 50 for each month, but not more than 1000
Fee for reinstatement of lapsed crematory license
350 renewal fee plus 50 for each month, but not more than 500
Fee for CCO permit/renewal
100
Fee for reinstatement of lapsed CCO permit
100 renewal fee plus 50 for each month, but not more than 500
Fee for duplicate license
10
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, Fee for preneed funeral contract
10
Can fees be adjusted?
Yes; the board may establish fees in excess, but cannot exceed by more than 50%
Supervision
means the operation of all phases of the business of funeral directing or embalming
under the specific direction of a licensed funeral director or licensed embalmer
Direct supervision
means the physical presence of a licensed funeral director or licensed embalmer
while the specific functions of the funeral or embalming are being carried out
Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors
- 7 members
- appointed by governor
- 5 licensed directors, 4 licenced embalmers, 1 CCO, 2 represent public, 1 at least
60yo
- term is 5 years
When must the preneed annual report be sent in?
Must be mailed or post marked on or before due date
Can the board regulate cemeteries?
No. The board shall license and regulate funeral homes, embalming facilities, and
crematory facilities located at cemeteries
What are the qualifications to get a license?
- 18yrs of age
- No bad crimes
- Bachelor's degree
- 12mo mort sci program
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