NC Laws & Rules Final Exam
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Solutions Rated A+(2025) Updated.
How many members are on the state board? - Answer nine
How many board members are licensed? - Answer seven
How are the licensed board members chosen? - Answer four are appointed by the governor
from nominees recommended by the NCFDA; two are appointed by the governor from
nominees recommended by the FD & MA of NC; one is appointed by the governor who is not
affiliated with any funeral service trade association
how are the unlicensed board members chosen? - Answer one is appointed by the general
assembly upon the recommendation of the president pro tempore of the senate and another is
appointed by the general assembly upon the recommendation of the speaker of the house of
representatives. they cannot be licensed or work for someone licensed.
are board positions paid? - Answer no, except for reimbursement for necessary travel and
other expenses
are there any public members on the board? if so, how many - Answer yes, three
how long are the terms of board positions? - Answer three year staggered terms
how many consecutive terms can a board member serve? - Answer two
how often does the state board have meetings? - Answer there must be at least four meetings
every year but more can be held as the board members see fit
what entities does the board control? - Answer funeral homes, pre-need, crematories, and
cemeteries
does the board control casket stores? - Answer casket stores are not technically funeral
,public in connection with dead human bodies or as the place for carrying on the practice of
funeral service - Answer funeral establishment
if I own a funeral home in a larger town, but I want to keep my market share in a nearby town
(20 miles away), must I have a funeral home there or can I locate just a funeral chapel there? -
Answer any funeral home with a valid permit can operate a maximum of two chapels within a
50 mile radius
what are the state requirements regarding the manager of a funeral establishment? - Answer
funeral providers must name a manager who possesses a funeral service license. This must be
the person who oversees the daily operations.
are there any rules or regulations that control how a funeral home can/must be named? -
Answer yes, chapels cannot include the word "funeral" anywhere in its name or on its signage
or building
does the state have an inspector to inspect funeral homes? - Answer yes; inspectors can enter
any establishment where funeral services are provided and look through any files pertaining to
said funeral service
what type of professional license must the inspector of the state board have? - Answer they
must possess a funeral service license
Describe the actions that can lead to losing a license or prevent a person from obtaining a
license - Answer -any person/entity who has been convicted of a sexual offense against a
minor (including convictions of attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy to commit a sexual offense
against a minor and convictions of aiding and abetting any of these crimes; this also includes
any conviction for any of these crimes in another state which would be convicted similarly if
they had occurred in NC)
-any person/entity who had their license revoked, suspended, or was placed on probation in
another state due to a felony conviction other than those described above
-any person/entity who had their license revoked, suspended, or was placed on probation
because of conduct related to fitness to practice
What are the requirements to be an apprentice in the state? - Answer paperwork that states
the applicant is at least 18 years old, of good moral character, a high school graduate or the
equivalent, and containing the license number of the licensee they will be training under
,how many resident trainees can each funeral home have? what is the number based on? -
Answer one apprentice per 100 calls in a calendar year
what are the requirements to be a licensed funeral director in NC (a license specifically for
funeral directing)? - Answer the individual must
-be at least 18 years old
-be of good moral character
-possess a mortuary science degree or be a graduate from a funeral director program
-have completed a 12 month apprenticeship as a funeral director within the previous three
years
-have obtained passing scores on the following exams
--arts (entry-level) exam
--state laws exam
--pathology exam
-have paid all applicable fees
what are the requirements to be a licensed embalmer in NC (a license specifically for
embalming)? - Answer the individual must
-be at least 18 years old
-be of good moral character
-possess a mortuary science degree or be a graduate from a mortuary science program
-have completed a 12 month apprenticeship as an embalmer within the previous three years
-have received a passing score within the previous three years on the following subjects:
--embalming, restorative arts, chemistry, pathology, microbiology, and anatomy
--state laws exam
-have paid all applicable fees
when one has a professional license with the state board, when exactly does that license
expire? - Answer each license expires at the end of the given calendar year and the licensees
have until february of the following year to renew
what are the requirements for a licensee wishing to relocate to NC and reciprocate their
, -have demonstrated knowledge of the laws and rules governing the profession in NC through
achieving a passing score on the laws and rules exam administered by the board
-submit proof of good moral character
-have practiced with their license for at least three years in another jurisdiction
does NC require licensees to take continuing education classes in order to retain their license? if
so, how many hours must they have each year? - Answer five hours
does NC allow continuing education hours to roll over into the next year? - Answer five
continuing education hours, in addition to the five already turned in for the current year, may be
rolled over to the following year
does everyone that holds a license have to take continuing education hours each year, or are
there any exceptions? - Answer the board can wave this requirement for those ill or under
undue hardship, or those practicing outside of NC. Additionally, the board can exempt any
person who:
-was licensed on or before 12/31/2003 and has been licensed in NC for a continuous period of
25 years or more
-was licensed on or after 1/1/2004 who has been licensed for a continuous period of 25 years or
more and who has reached the age of 60
-at the time of renewal is a member of the General Assembly
does the state require any public official, physician, or professional-type person to procure
permission from the spouse or next-of-kin before releasing the remains to a funeral
establishment? If so, explain - Answer yes, the location of the removal must receive
permission from the family to release to the funeral provider. If no release permission occurs,
the funeral provider may not retrieve the decedent
does the state have any special certification or card for mortuary school students? if so, what? -
Answer yes, they are available upon request
what is the requirement for an inactive licensee to become active again? - Answer requesting
renewal and submitting five CE hours for every year they were inactive
what are the requirements necessary for someone to open or start a funeral establishment in
NC? - Answer the owner(s) must fill out an application, have it notarized, and send it to the
board, along with a $250 application fee. once the board has received the fee and notarized
Questions with Guaranteed Pass
Solutions Rated A+(2025) Updated.
How many members are on the state board? - Answer nine
How many board members are licensed? - Answer seven
How are the licensed board members chosen? - Answer four are appointed by the governor
from nominees recommended by the NCFDA; two are appointed by the governor from
nominees recommended by the FD & MA of NC; one is appointed by the governor who is not
affiliated with any funeral service trade association
how are the unlicensed board members chosen? - Answer one is appointed by the general
assembly upon the recommendation of the president pro tempore of the senate and another is
appointed by the general assembly upon the recommendation of the speaker of the house of
representatives. they cannot be licensed or work for someone licensed.
are board positions paid? - Answer no, except for reimbursement for necessary travel and
other expenses
are there any public members on the board? if so, how many - Answer yes, three
how long are the terms of board positions? - Answer three year staggered terms
how many consecutive terms can a board member serve? - Answer two
how often does the state board have meetings? - Answer there must be at least four meetings
every year but more can be held as the board members see fit
what entities does the board control? - Answer funeral homes, pre-need, crematories, and
cemeteries
does the board control casket stores? - Answer casket stores are not technically funeral
,public in connection with dead human bodies or as the place for carrying on the practice of
funeral service - Answer funeral establishment
if I own a funeral home in a larger town, but I want to keep my market share in a nearby town
(20 miles away), must I have a funeral home there or can I locate just a funeral chapel there? -
Answer any funeral home with a valid permit can operate a maximum of two chapels within a
50 mile radius
what are the state requirements regarding the manager of a funeral establishment? - Answer
funeral providers must name a manager who possesses a funeral service license. This must be
the person who oversees the daily operations.
are there any rules or regulations that control how a funeral home can/must be named? -
Answer yes, chapels cannot include the word "funeral" anywhere in its name or on its signage
or building
does the state have an inspector to inspect funeral homes? - Answer yes; inspectors can enter
any establishment where funeral services are provided and look through any files pertaining to
said funeral service
what type of professional license must the inspector of the state board have? - Answer they
must possess a funeral service license
Describe the actions that can lead to losing a license or prevent a person from obtaining a
license - Answer -any person/entity who has been convicted of a sexual offense against a
minor (including convictions of attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy to commit a sexual offense
against a minor and convictions of aiding and abetting any of these crimes; this also includes
any conviction for any of these crimes in another state which would be convicted similarly if
they had occurred in NC)
-any person/entity who had their license revoked, suspended, or was placed on probation in
another state due to a felony conviction other than those described above
-any person/entity who had their license revoked, suspended, or was placed on probation
because of conduct related to fitness to practice
What are the requirements to be an apprentice in the state? - Answer paperwork that states
the applicant is at least 18 years old, of good moral character, a high school graduate or the
equivalent, and containing the license number of the licensee they will be training under
,how many resident trainees can each funeral home have? what is the number based on? -
Answer one apprentice per 100 calls in a calendar year
what are the requirements to be a licensed funeral director in NC (a license specifically for
funeral directing)? - Answer the individual must
-be at least 18 years old
-be of good moral character
-possess a mortuary science degree or be a graduate from a funeral director program
-have completed a 12 month apprenticeship as a funeral director within the previous three
years
-have obtained passing scores on the following exams
--arts (entry-level) exam
--state laws exam
--pathology exam
-have paid all applicable fees
what are the requirements to be a licensed embalmer in NC (a license specifically for
embalming)? - Answer the individual must
-be at least 18 years old
-be of good moral character
-possess a mortuary science degree or be a graduate from a mortuary science program
-have completed a 12 month apprenticeship as an embalmer within the previous three years
-have received a passing score within the previous three years on the following subjects:
--embalming, restorative arts, chemistry, pathology, microbiology, and anatomy
--state laws exam
-have paid all applicable fees
when one has a professional license with the state board, when exactly does that license
expire? - Answer each license expires at the end of the given calendar year and the licensees
have until february of the following year to renew
what are the requirements for a licensee wishing to relocate to NC and reciprocate their
, -have demonstrated knowledge of the laws and rules governing the profession in NC through
achieving a passing score on the laws and rules exam administered by the board
-submit proof of good moral character
-have practiced with their license for at least three years in another jurisdiction
does NC require licensees to take continuing education classes in order to retain their license? if
so, how many hours must they have each year? - Answer five hours
does NC allow continuing education hours to roll over into the next year? - Answer five
continuing education hours, in addition to the five already turned in for the current year, may be
rolled over to the following year
does everyone that holds a license have to take continuing education hours each year, or are
there any exceptions? - Answer the board can wave this requirement for those ill or under
undue hardship, or those practicing outside of NC. Additionally, the board can exempt any
person who:
-was licensed on or before 12/31/2003 and has been licensed in NC for a continuous period of
25 years or more
-was licensed on or after 1/1/2004 who has been licensed for a continuous period of 25 years or
more and who has reached the age of 60
-at the time of renewal is a member of the General Assembly
does the state require any public official, physician, or professional-type person to procure
permission from the spouse or next-of-kin before releasing the remains to a funeral
establishment? If so, explain - Answer yes, the location of the removal must receive
permission from the family to release to the funeral provider. If no release permission occurs,
the funeral provider may not retrieve the decedent
does the state have any special certification or card for mortuary school students? if so, what? -
Answer yes, they are available upon request
what is the requirement for an inactive licensee to become active again? - Answer requesting
renewal and submitting five CE hours for every year they were inactive
what are the requirements necessary for someone to open or start a funeral establishment in
NC? - Answer the owner(s) must fill out an application, have it notarized, and send it to the
board, along with a $250 application fee. once the board has received the fee and notarized
