TENNESSEE FUNERAL DIRECTORS
STATE BOARD LAW EXAM –
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED
ANSWERS | PLUS RATIONALES |
GUARANTEED PASS | LATEST EXAM
UPDATE
Core Domains
• Licensure and Registration Requirements
• Funeral Establishment Operations and Inspections
• Cremation Laws and Procedures
• Preneed Funeral Contracts and Sales
• Regulatory Board Structure and Authority
• Disposition Rights and Authorizing Agents
• Professional Ethics and Standards of Practice
• Continuing Education and License Renewal
Introduction
The Tennessee Funeral Directors State Board Law Examination is
designed to assess a candidate's mastery of the Tennessee Code
Annotated Title 62, Chapter 5, along with the Rules of the
Tennessee Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers. This
,examination evaluates knowledge of licensure requirements,
cremation authorization protocols, preneed contract regulations,
funeral establishment standards, and ethical obligations. The
exam employs both multiple-choice and scenario-based questions
to test foundational theory and practical application. Emphasis is
placed on real-world decision-making, regulatory compliance, and
the professional standards required to protect public health,
safety, and welfare in funeral service.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
1. Under Tennessee law, which board is responsible for
regulating funeral directors, embalmers, and funeral
establishments?
A. Tennessee Department of Health
B. Tennessee Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers
C. Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance
D. Tennessee Board of Health Professions
B. Tennessee Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers
RATIONALE: The Tennessee Board of Funeral Directors and
Embalmers, operating under the Department of Commerce and
Insurance, Division of Regulatory Boards, regulates funeral
directors, embalmers, and funeral establishments in the state.
2. What is the primary Tennessee statute governing
funeral directors and embalmers?
A. TCA Title 62, Chapter 1
B. TCA Title 62, Chapter 5
,C. TCA Title 68, Chapter 1
D. TCA Title 56, Chapter 1
B. TCA Title 62, Chapter 5
RATIONALE: Tennessee Code Annotated Title 62, Chapter 5 is
the primary statute governing funeral directors, embalmers, and
funeral establishments, establishing licensing requirements and
regulatory authority.
3. What is the passing score required on the Tennessee
Laws, Rules & Regulations Examination?
A. 65
B. 70
C. 75
D. 80
C. 75
RATIONALE: The Tennessee Laws, Rules & Regulations
Examination requires a passing score of 75 for funeral director
and embalmer licensure.
4. How many members of the Tennessee Board of Funeral
Directors and Embalmers must be licensed funeral
directors and embalmers?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
, D. 5
C. 4
RATIONALE: Four members of the Board must be licensed
funeral directors and embalmers.
5. How long is a term for a member of the Tennessee
Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers?
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 4 years
D. 5 years
C. 4 years
RATIONALE: Board members serve terms of four years or until
a successor is appointed.
6. A funeral establishment license in Tennessee is valid for
what period before renewal is required?
A. One year
B. Two years
C. Three years
D. Five years
B. Two years
RATIONALE: Funeral establishment licenses, like individual
licenses, are issued for a two-year period before renewal is
required.
STATE BOARD LAW EXAM –
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED
ANSWERS | PLUS RATIONALES |
GUARANTEED PASS | LATEST EXAM
UPDATE
Core Domains
• Licensure and Registration Requirements
• Funeral Establishment Operations and Inspections
• Cremation Laws and Procedures
• Preneed Funeral Contracts and Sales
• Regulatory Board Structure and Authority
• Disposition Rights and Authorizing Agents
• Professional Ethics and Standards of Practice
• Continuing Education and License Renewal
Introduction
The Tennessee Funeral Directors State Board Law Examination is
designed to assess a candidate's mastery of the Tennessee Code
Annotated Title 62, Chapter 5, along with the Rules of the
Tennessee Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers. This
,examination evaluates knowledge of licensure requirements,
cremation authorization protocols, preneed contract regulations,
funeral establishment standards, and ethical obligations. The
exam employs both multiple-choice and scenario-based questions
to test foundational theory and practical application. Emphasis is
placed on real-world decision-making, regulatory compliance, and
the professional standards required to protect public health,
safety, and welfare in funeral service.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
1. Under Tennessee law, which board is responsible for
regulating funeral directors, embalmers, and funeral
establishments?
A. Tennessee Department of Health
B. Tennessee Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers
C. Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance
D. Tennessee Board of Health Professions
B. Tennessee Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers
RATIONALE: The Tennessee Board of Funeral Directors and
Embalmers, operating under the Department of Commerce and
Insurance, Division of Regulatory Boards, regulates funeral
directors, embalmers, and funeral establishments in the state.
2. What is the primary Tennessee statute governing
funeral directors and embalmers?
A. TCA Title 62, Chapter 1
B. TCA Title 62, Chapter 5
,C. TCA Title 68, Chapter 1
D. TCA Title 56, Chapter 1
B. TCA Title 62, Chapter 5
RATIONALE: Tennessee Code Annotated Title 62, Chapter 5 is
the primary statute governing funeral directors, embalmers, and
funeral establishments, establishing licensing requirements and
regulatory authority.
3. What is the passing score required on the Tennessee
Laws, Rules & Regulations Examination?
A. 65
B. 70
C. 75
D. 80
C. 75
RATIONALE: The Tennessee Laws, Rules & Regulations
Examination requires a passing score of 75 for funeral director
and embalmer licensure.
4. How many members of the Tennessee Board of Funeral
Directors and Embalmers must be licensed funeral
directors and embalmers?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
, D. 5
C. 4
RATIONALE: Four members of the Board must be licensed
funeral directors and embalmers.
5. How long is a term for a member of the Tennessee
Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers?
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 4 years
D. 5 years
C. 4 years
RATIONALE: Board members serve terms of four years or until
a successor is appointed.
6. A funeral establishment license in Tennessee is valid for
what period before renewal is required?
A. One year
B. Two years
C. Three years
D. Five years
B. Two years
RATIONALE: Funeral establishment licenses, like individual
licenses, are issued for a two-year period before renewal is
required.
