Funeral Arts National Board Exam Latest
Updated 2025 Questions With Complete
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c. Restrictive covenant d. Uniform probate code - ANSWERS-
8. Which of the following funeral rites is conducted without the presence of the casketed
body? a. Entombment service - ANSWERS-
b. Memorial service - ANSWERS-
c. Graveside service - ANSWERS-
d. Traditional or complete cremation service - ANSWERS-
9. A deceased veteran or reservist who was entitled to receive retired military pay
qualifies to receive an American flag after the completion and submittal of the
APPLICATION FOR UNITED STATES FLAG FOR BURIAL PURPOSES form, also
known as: - ANSWERS-
a. VA Form 21-530 b. SSA-721 - ANSWERS-
c. VA form 90-2008 d. VA form 40-1330 - ANSWERS-
10. A portable stretcher used by both ambulances and funeral homes to move the
injured or deceased that is considered to be the most important item for transferring
remains from a house or an institution is called a: - ANSWERS-
a. Cot - ANSWERS-
b. Flexible stretcher c. Transfer vehicle d. Church truck - ANSWERS-
11. Which of the following accurately describe the purposes of a death certificate? -
ANSWERS-
i. Shows vital statistics and cause of death for medical or actuarial research -
ANSWERS-
ii. Is the legal permanent record of the deceased - ANSWERS-
,iii. Is the legal document issued by the proper government agency authorizing the
transportation and/or disposition of human remains - ANSWERS-
iv. Is the legal record that final disposition has occurred a. i , ii, and iv - ANSWERS-
b. ii and iv - ANSWERS-
c. i and ii - ANSWERS-
d. All of the above - ANSWERS-
12. A typical funeral cortege would be arranged in the following order: - ANSWERS-
a. Lead car, hearse, clergy, pallbearers, family cars/limo, and procession b. Lead car,
hearse, pallbearers, clergy, family cars/limo, and procession c. Hearse, lead car, clergy,
pallbearers, family cars/limo, and procession d. Lead car, clergy, pallbearers, hearse,
family cars/limo, and procession - ANSWERS-
13. The entryway, foyer, or lobby to a funeral home or church is also called the: a.
Narthex - ANSWERS-
b. Nave - ANSWERS-
c. Niche - ANSWERS-
d. Sanctuary - ANSWERS-
14. In the Roman Catholic faith, an anointing ceremony by a priest for the seriously ill to
bring healing or for those who are dying to prepare their souls for eternity is called: -
ANSWERS-
a. Paschal Candle Service b. Sacrament of the Sick c. Rosary Service - ANSWERS-
d. Rosary Beads - ANSWERS-
15. The name for the sanctified elements of Holy Communion that comprise the
essential rudiments for liturgical worship is: - ANSWERS-
a. Paschal Candle - ANSWERS-
b. Communion Paten c. Eucharist - ANSWERS-
d. Trisagion - ANSWERS-
16. Which of the following statements concerning the merchandise pricing strategy
known as the Declining Price Structure Model is correct? - ANSWERS-
, a. Creates a lower margin on the less expensive caskets - ANSWERS-
b. Creates a lower margin on the most expensive caskets - ANSWERS-
c. Encourages the consumer to buy better merchandise since the CVI improves with
higher- - ANSWERS-
priced caskets d. Both b and c - ANSWERS-
17. A casket constructed of various tree species such as salix, poplar, or cottonwood is
called: a. Single hinged panel - ANSWERS-
b. Wood veneer - ANSWERS-
c. Selected hardwood - ANSWERS-
d. Pine box - ANSWERS-
18. There are various types of casket interior styles. In one style, the lining material is
placed on a metal form. Weights are added, and the material is then steamed and
attached to an upholstery or backing. This interior style is known as: - ANSWERS-
a. Masselin - ANSWERS-
b. Crushed - ANSWERS-
c. Extendover d. Tufted - ANSWERS-
19. Caskets use various lining materials. One material is a thin, crinkled cloth made of
silk, cotton, rayon, or wool called: - ANSWERS-
a. Crepe b. Satin c. Velvet d. Linen - ANSWERS-
20. A monument that is erected to the memory of the dead but may not serve as the
physical resting place for the deceased is called a: - ANSWERS-
a. Cenotaph - ANSWERS-
b. Crypt - ANSWERS-
c. Epitaph - ANSWERS-
d. Columbarium - ANSWERS-
Updated 2025 Questions With Complete
Answers
c. Restrictive covenant d. Uniform probate code - ANSWERS-
8. Which of the following funeral rites is conducted without the presence of the casketed
body? a. Entombment service - ANSWERS-
b. Memorial service - ANSWERS-
c. Graveside service - ANSWERS-
d. Traditional or complete cremation service - ANSWERS-
9. A deceased veteran or reservist who was entitled to receive retired military pay
qualifies to receive an American flag after the completion and submittal of the
APPLICATION FOR UNITED STATES FLAG FOR BURIAL PURPOSES form, also
known as: - ANSWERS-
a. VA Form 21-530 b. SSA-721 - ANSWERS-
c. VA form 90-2008 d. VA form 40-1330 - ANSWERS-
10. A portable stretcher used by both ambulances and funeral homes to move the
injured or deceased that is considered to be the most important item for transferring
remains from a house or an institution is called a: - ANSWERS-
a. Cot - ANSWERS-
b. Flexible stretcher c. Transfer vehicle d. Church truck - ANSWERS-
11. Which of the following accurately describe the purposes of a death certificate? -
ANSWERS-
i. Shows vital statistics and cause of death for medical or actuarial research -
ANSWERS-
ii. Is the legal permanent record of the deceased - ANSWERS-
,iii. Is the legal document issued by the proper government agency authorizing the
transportation and/or disposition of human remains - ANSWERS-
iv. Is the legal record that final disposition has occurred a. i , ii, and iv - ANSWERS-
b. ii and iv - ANSWERS-
c. i and ii - ANSWERS-
d. All of the above - ANSWERS-
12. A typical funeral cortege would be arranged in the following order: - ANSWERS-
a. Lead car, hearse, clergy, pallbearers, family cars/limo, and procession b. Lead car,
hearse, pallbearers, clergy, family cars/limo, and procession c. Hearse, lead car, clergy,
pallbearers, family cars/limo, and procession d. Lead car, clergy, pallbearers, hearse,
family cars/limo, and procession - ANSWERS-
13. The entryway, foyer, or lobby to a funeral home or church is also called the: a.
Narthex - ANSWERS-
b. Nave - ANSWERS-
c. Niche - ANSWERS-
d. Sanctuary - ANSWERS-
14. In the Roman Catholic faith, an anointing ceremony by a priest for the seriously ill to
bring healing or for those who are dying to prepare their souls for eternity is called: -
ANSWERS-
a. Paschal Candle Service b. Sacrament of the Sick c. Rosary Service - ANSWERS-
d. Rosary Beads - ANSWERS-
15. The name for the sanctified elements of Holy Communion that comprise the
essential rudiments for liturgical worship is: - ANSWERS-
a. Paschal Candle - ANSWERS-
b. Communion Paten c. Eucharist - ANSWERS-
d. Trisagion - ANSWERS-
16. Which of the following statements concerning the merchandise pricing strategy
known as the Declining Price Structure Model is correct? - ANSWERS-
, a. Creates a lower margin on the less expensive caskets - ANSWERS-
b. Creates a lower margin on the most expensive caskets - ANSWERS-
c. Encourages the consumer to buy better merchandise since the CVI improves with
higher- - ANSWERS-
priced caskets d. Both b and c - ANSWERS-
17. A casket constructed of various tree species such as salix, poplar, or cottonwood is
called: a. Single hinged panel - ANSWERS-
b. Wood veneer - ANSWERS-
c. Selected hardwood - ANSWERS-
d. Pine box - ANSWERS-
18. There are various types of casket interior styles. In one style, the lining material is
placed on a metal form. Weights are added, and the material is then steamed and
attached to an upholstery or backing. This interior style is known as: - ANSWERS-
a. Masselin - ANSWERS-
b. Crushed - ANSWERS-
c. Extendover d. Tufted - ANSWERS-
19. Caskets use various lining materials. One material is a thin, crinkled cloth made of
silk, cotton, rayon, or wool called: - ANSWERS-
a. Crepe b. Satin c. Velvet d. Linen - ANSWERS-
20. A monument that is erected to the memory of the dead but may not serve as the
physical resting place for the deceased is called a: - ANSWERS-
a. Cenotaph - ANSWERS-
b. Crypt - ANSWERS-
c. Epitaph - ANSWERS-
d. Columbarium - ANSWERS-
