PA State Funeral Board- Embalming and Laws Exam Questions and Answers

Student Trainee - Answer-must have completed 2 years of college/Liberal arts (or integrated course of study) and be accepted for matriculation at a mortuary college or university Resident Intern - Answer-Their training should take place in a funeral establishment in the Commonwealth under the supervision of a qualified preceptor Preceptor - Answer-Licensed and qualified funeral director in good standing with the Board may supervise 1 intern for every 35 funerals completed in the year before the request. By accepting the position of FD is required to fulfill duties set out by the board, otherwise may result in suspension or revocation of license. Widow/Widower License - Answer-A license given to the Widow/Widower of a licensed funeral director and renewal to the estate of the deceased for a period not to exceed 3 years Time Limitations on the Widow/Widower License - Answer-The Widow/Widower License is without time limitation, if the widow/widower remains unmarried and has written notice of intent to continue practice Upon Death of Licensee - Answer-The Board must be informed within 10 days of deceased's death and request application When should a Widow/Widower License be filed? - Answer-The license should be filed within 30 days of the deceased's death. Widow/er must include death certificate and marriage certificate How long can a funeral home hold on to deceased remains? - Answer-Funeral home may not retain a dead human body for a total of more than 10 days without special permission from the board Where should remains be held after 24 hours? - Answer-Remains held 24 hours beyond death shall be embalmed or sealed, or kept under refrigeration. Temperature Range for Cooler - Answer-35-40 Degrees Fahrenheit How long after removal from refrigeration should remains be brought to their method of disposition? - Answer-Remains shall be buried, cremated or entombed within 5 hours of removal from refrigeration