AAMI New York State Laws Study Guide Exam
Questions With 100% Verified Solutions
What is a registration period called and how long is it? - ANSWER -Biennium, 2
years
What is a Funeral establishment? - ANSWER -A single physical location address
or premises used for the care and preparation of human remains for disposition or
funeral ceremonial purposes
What is a Funeral Firm? - ANSWER -An individual, partnership, corporation or
estate representatives engaged in the business and practice of funeral directing. It is
therefore a business, and a firm must have at least one establishment from which to
operate
Does the firm get issued a license for their establishment? - ANSWER -No, but it
must be managed by a director that is licensed. All practices of embalming,
undertaking, and funeral directing must be preformed by the respective licensed
professional.
How often is the registration of a funeral firm renewed and what are the dates
associated with the renewal? - ANSWER -Every two years, on the odd years,
opposite of the individual directors renewal.
Is there a cost initially for a firm and for renewal? If so, what is the cost? -
ANSWER -$400 upfront and $300 thereafter.
Who can be the manager of a funeral establishment or firm? - ANSWER -Only a
licensed funeral director
How many days does a firm have to name a new manager, if the previous manager
has become incapacitated? - ANSWER -90 days
What are the required rooms in a funeral establishment? - ANSWER -Chapel
and/or reposing room, arrangement office, and a prep room
What are the requirements pertaining to an embalming room in a funeral
establishment? - ANSWER -The floors/walls/ceilings all must be a smooth, hard,
impervious, washable material such as tile.
,Must be adequately ventilated with exhaust fans and well lit. Must have hot and
cold water, and a utility sink.
Must have closets or cabinets for supplies.
Must have adequate sewage/drainage systems.
Doors must close tightly and window should have no view inside.
The prep table must be nonporous.
There must be convenient receptacles for waste.
How large must the lettering be on the funeral home sign? - ANSWER -1 1/2
inches
Where must the registration of the funeral firm as well as the license of the
manager be displayed? - ANSWER -Conspicuously displayed in the establishment.
Can the use of names of unlicensed person be used in advertising? On signs? -
ANSWER -No
Can alcohol be served in the funeral home? - ANSWER -No
Can you cook and prepare food in the facility to be served? - ANSWER -The
preparation and serving of food and nonalcoholic beverages in the funeral
establishment shall be limited to arranging, opening, displaying, and assembling
items for consumption, and does not include cooking or heating of food items with
the exception of hot beverages such as coffee, tea or similar items.
Where must all food and beverage be consumed? Can the deceased be present
during visitor consumption? - ANSWER -There must be a specific area for food
service.
Eating is prohibited in the chapel and reposing room, so the deceased cannot be
present
If a funeral firm wants to charge for the use of facilities for serving food and
beverage, what are the requirements? - ANSWER -Any separate charges that my
be used for accommodations, cleaning, equipment, etc. that may come with this
must be clearly stated on the general price list.
What are the 4 steps to become a Licensed Funeral Director in the state of New
York? - ANSWER -Completion of an accredited mortuary college,
pass the national board exam,
completion of 1 year of residency at a funeral home,
, pass the state law exam.
How often is the registration of an individual's license renewed and what are the
dates associated with the renewal? - ANSWER -Every two years, on the even
years.
What is the cost associated with an individual renewal? - ANSWER -$125
What is the fee for requesting a Duplicate License? - ANSWER -$20
How do you notify the State of a change of address and how? - ANSWER -In
writing within 10 days
How many hours of Continuing Education must a funeral director take each
biennium? - ANSWER -12 hours
How many of continuing education hours must be live classroom instruction? -
ANSWER -50%
Is there a particular subject area required for continuing education that must be
done live and how many hours must relate to these subjects? - ANSWER -At least
2 hours of credits must be applicable to New York State laws and regulations
affecting funeral directing, embalming, embalming and preneed services
Does a newly licensed funeral director have to take continuing education in his/her
first biennium? - ANSWER -No
If a director is convicted of a felony, do they lose their professional license? -
ANSWER -Yes
Must a body be embalmed for a direct burial or cremation? - ANSWER -No
How large must the prices on casket and vault signs be? - ANSWER -1/2 inch
numbers or larger
Can you charge for Topical Disinfection when embalming has been selected? -
ANSWER -No
Questions With 100% Verified Solutions
What is a registration period called and how long is it? - ANSWER -Biennium, 2
years
What is a Funeral establishment? - ANSWER -A single physical location address
or premises used for the care and preparation of human remains for disposition or
funeral ceremonial purposes
What is a Funeral Firm? - ANSWER -An individual, partnership, corporation or
estate representatives engaged in the business and practice of funeral directing. It is
therefore a business, and a firm must have at least one establishment from which to
operate
Does the firm get issued a license for their establishment? - ANSWER -No, but it
must be managed by a director that is licensed. All practices of embalming,
undertaking, and funeral directing must be preformed by the respective licensed
professional.
How often is the registration of a funeral firm renewed and what are the dates
associated with the renewal? - ANSWER -Every two years, on the odd years,
opposite of the individual directors renewal.
Is there a cost initially for a firm and for renewal? If so, what is the cost? -
ANSWER -$400 upfront and $300 thereafter.
Who can be the manager of a funeral establishment or firm? - ANSWER -Only a
licensed funeral director
How many days does a firm have to name a new manager, if the previous manager
has become incapacitated? - ANSWER -90 days
What are the required rooms in a funeral establishment? - ANSWER -Chapel
and/or reposing room, arrangement office, and a prep room
What are the requirements pertaining to an embalming room in a funeral
establishment? - ANSWER -The floors/walls/ceilings all must be a smooth, hard,
impervious, washable material such as tile.
,Must be adequately ventilated with exhaust fans and well lit. Must have hot and
cold water, and a utility sink.
Must have closets or cabinets for supplies.
Must have adequate sewage/drainage systems.
Doors must close tightly and window should have no view inside.
The prep table must be nonporous.
There must be convenient receptacles for waste.
How large must the lettering be on the funeral home sign? - ANSWER -1 1/2
inches
Where must the registration of the funeral firm as well as the license of the
manager be displayed? - ANSWER -Conspicuously displayed in the establishment.
Can the use of names of unlicensed person be used in advertising? On signs? -
ANSWER -No
Can alcohol be served in the funeral home? - ANSWER -No
Can you cook and prepare food in the facility to be served? - ANSWER -The
preparation and serving of food and nonalcoholic beverages in the funeral
establishment shall be limited to arranging, opening, displaying, and assembling
items for consumption, and does not include cooking or heating of food items with
the exception of hot beverages such as coffee, tea or similar items.
Where must all food and beverage be consumed? Can the deceased be present
during visitor consumption? - ANSWER -There must be a specific area for food
service.
Eating is prohibited in the chapel and reposing room, so the deceased cannot be
present
If a funeral firm wants to charge for the use of facilities for serving food and
beverage, what are the requirements? - ANSWER -Any separate charges that my
be used for accommodations, cleaning, equipment, etc. that may come with this
must be clearly stated on the general price list.
What are the 4 steps to become a Licensed Funeral Director in the state of New
York? - ANSWER -Completion of an accredited mortuary college,
pass the national board exam,
completion of 1 year of residency at a funeral home,
, pass the state law exam.
How often is the registration of an individual's license renewed and what are the
dates associated with the renewal? - ANSWER -Every two years, on the even
years.
What is the cost associated with an individual renewal? - ANSWER -$125
What is the fee for requesting a Duplicate License? - ANSWER -$20
How do you notify the State of a change of address and how? - ANSWER -In
writing within 10 days
How many hours of Continuing Education must a funeral director take each
biennium? - ANSWER -12 hours
How many of continuing education hours must be live classroom instruction? -
ANSWER -50%
Is there a particular subject area required for continuing education that must be
done live and how many hours must relate to these subjects? - ANSWER -At least
2 hours of credits must be applicable to New York State laws and regulations
affecting funeral directing, embalming, embalming and preneed services
Does a newly licensed funeral director have to take continuing education in his/her
first biennium? - ANSWER -No
If a director is convicted of a felony, do they lose their professional license? -
ANSWER -Yes
Must a body be embalmed for a direct burial or cremation? - ANSWER -No
How large must the prices on casket and vault signs be? - ANSWER -1/2 inch
numbers or larger
Can you charge for Topical Disinfection when embalming has been selected? -
ANSWER -No
