TENNESSEE FUNERAL DIRECTORS STATE BOARD LAW EXAM
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1. In what year was the Tennessee Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers
created?
A) 1941
B) 1951 — CORRECT ANSWER
C) 1961
D) 1971
Rationale: The Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers was created in
1951 to regulate funeral directors, embalmers, and funeral establishments in
the State of Tennessee. Licensing exams were initially created, administered,
and graded by Board members before evolving to the use of a private sector
testing service.
2. How many members compose the Tennessee Board of Funeral Directors
and Embalmers?
A) 5
B) 7
,C) 9 — CORRECT ANSWER
D) 11
Rationale: The Board consists of nine members appointed by the Governor.
The composition includes licensed professionals and consumer (lay) members,
ensuring both professional expertise and public representation in regulatory
matters.
3. Which of the following best describes the composition of the Board?
A) Five members appointed by the Governor, all must be licensed funeral
directors.
B) Seven members: four licensed professionals, two consumer members, and
one ex officio.
C) Nine members: six licensed professionals, two consumer members, and one
public health official — CORRECT ANSWER
D) Six members: three licensed professionals, two consumer members, and
one attorney.
Rationale: The Board consists of nine members, including six licensed
professionals, two consumer (lay) members, and one public health official who
serves ex officio. This structure ensures both professional expertise and
consumer representation.
4. How long are the terms for Board members?
,A) Two years
B) Three years
C) Four years — CORRECT ANSWER
D) Six years
Rationale: Board members serve four-year terms and are staggered to ensure
continuity. They serve until a successor is appointed.
5. Who appoints the members of the Tennessee Board of Funeral Directors
and Embalmers?
A) The State Senate
B) The Governor — CORRECT ANSWER
C) The State House of Representatives
D) The Tennessee Funeral Directors Association
Rationale: Board members are appointed by the Governor. State law requires
the Governor to consider geographic representation of Tennessee's three
Grand Divisions (East, Middle, West) when making appointments.
6. Which of the following is a required qualification for a Board member?
A) Must be a resident of the state for at least 10 years
B) Must be a licensed funeral director or embalmer with at least five
consecutive years' experience in Tennessee — CORRECT ANSWER
, C) Must have a doctorate in mortuary science
D) Must be at least 30 years old
Rationale: Board members must be licensed funeral directors, embalmers, or
both, with a minimum of five consecutive years' experience in this state
immediately preceding their appointment.
7. How many Board members must be licensed funeral directors and
embalmers?
A) 2
B) 4 — CORRECT ANSWER
C) 6
D) 9
Rationale: Four members must be licensed funeral directors and embalmers.
Two additional members must be licensed funeral directors and/or embalmers
for a minimum of five years.
8. How many members are submitted by the Tennessee Funeral Directors
Association and the Tennessee State Funeral Directors and Morticians
Association?
A) 1
B) 2 (one from each association) — CORRECT ANSWER
ACTUAL 2026/2027 HIGH YIELD PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND STUDY
GUIDE ACCURATE EXAM COMPLETE APPROVED QUESTIONS
WITH WELL ELABORATED SOLUTIONS AND DETAILED
RATIONALES (100% CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS) CURRENTLY
UPDATED VERSION 2026 EDITION |GUARANTEED PASS A+ |INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF | JUST RELEASED
1. In what year was the Tennessee Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers
created?
A) 1941
B) 1951 — CORRECT ANSWER
C) 1961
D) 1971
Rationale: The Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers was created in
1951 to regulate funeral directors, embalmers, and funeral establishments in
the State of Tennessee. Licensing exams were initially created, administered,
and graded by Board members before evolving to the use of a private sector
testing service.
2. How many members compose the Tennessee Board of Funeral Directors
and Embalmers?
A) 5
B) 7
,C) 9 — CORRECT ANSWER
D) 11
Rationale: The Board consists of nine members appointed by the Governor.
The composition includes licensed professionals and consumer (lay) members,
ensuring both professional expertise and public representation in regulatory
matters.
3. Which of the following best describes the composition of the Board?
A) Five members appointed by the Governor, all must be licensed funeral
directors.
B) Seven members: four licensed professionals, two consumer members, and
one ex officio.
C) Nine members: six licensed professionals, two consumer members, and one
public health official — CORRECT ANSWER
D) Six members: three licensed professionals, two consumer members, and
one attorney.
Rationale: The Board consists of nine members, including six licensed
professionals, two consumer (lay) members, and one public health official who
serves ex officio. This structure ensures both professional expertise and
consumer representation.
4. How long are the terms for Board members?
,A) Two years
B) Three years
C) Four years — CORRECT ANSWER
D) Six years
Rationale: Board members serve four-year terms and are staggered to ensure
continuity. They serve until a successor is appointed.
5. Who appoints the members of the Tennessee Board of Funeral Directors
and Embalmers?
A) The State Senate
B) The Governor — CORRECT ANSWER
C) The State House of Representatives
D) The Tennessee Funeral Directors Association
Rationale: Board members are appointed by the Governor. State law requires
the Governor to consider geographic representation of Tennessee's three
Grand Divisions (East, Middle, West) when making appointments.
6. Which of the following is a required qualification for a Board member?
A) Must be a resident of the state for at least 10 years
B) Must be a licensed funeral director or embalmer with at least five
consecutive years' experience in Tennessee — CORRECT ANSWER
, C) Must have a doctorate in mortuary science
D) Must be at least 30 years old
Rationale: Board members must be licensed funeral directors, embalmers, or
both, with a minimum of five consecutive years' experience in this state
immediately preceding their appointment.
7. How many Board members must be licensed funeral directors and
embalmers?
A) 2
B) 4 — CORRECT ANSWER
C) 6
D) 9
Rationale: Four members must be licensed funeral directors and embalmers.
Two additional members must be licensed funeral directors and/or embalmers
for a minimum of five years.
8. How many members are submitted by the Tennessee Funeral Directors
Association and the Tennessee State Funeral Directors and Morticians
Association?
A) 1
B) 2 (one from each association) — CORRECT ANSWER
