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OHIO LAWS AND REGULATIONS EXAM
- FUNERAL DIRECTING/EMBALMING
2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | A+
GRADED | WITH EXPERT SOLUTIONS
Supervision - correct answer-means the operation of all phases of
the business of funeral directing or embalming under the specific
direction of a licensed funeral director or licensed embalmer
Direct supervision - correct answer-means the physical presence
of a licensed funeral director or licensed embalmer while the
specific functions of the funeral or embalming are being carried
out
Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors - correct answer-- 7
members
- appointed by governor
- 5 licensed directors, 4 licenced embalmers, 1 CCO, 2 represent
public, 1 at least 60yo
- term is 5 years
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When must the preneed annual report be sent in? - correct
answer-Must be mailed or post marked on or before due date
Can the board regulate cemeteries? - correct answer-No. The
board shall license and regulate funeral homes, embalming
facilities, and crematory facilities located at cemeteries
What are the qualifications to get a license? - correct answer--
18yrs of age
- No bad crimes
- Bachelor's degree
- 12mo mort sci program
- 1yr apprenticeship and embalm 25 bodies/direct 25 funerals*
- Completed examination for license
* A FD may substitute 2yr apprenticeship and 50 funerals instead
of college
How to reinstate an inactive license? - correct answer-May not
return to active status for 2 years. Must complete the following to
return:
- File with board
- pass OH laws examination for each license
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- $140 reactivation fee
What are the qualifications to get a CCO? - correct answer--
18yrs of age
- No bad crimes
- Completed crematory operation certification program
- CCOs who are actually in charge of the facility do not have to be
licensed embalmers/FDs
Where are funeral home/embalming facility/crematory license and
embalmer/director licenses and CCOs displayed? - correct
answer-In a conspicuous place within the facility. Additionally, the
name of the FD/embalmer/CCO to whom the funeral home
license has been issued shall be displayed immediately on the
outside or the inside of the primary entrance used by the public.
Funeral homes should have one of the following: - correct
answer-Embalming room equipped, maintained, clean, used only
for embalming, preparation, and holding of the dead and
containing articles, facilities, and instruments necessary for those
purposes. (Embalming facilities also need this).
or
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Holding room equipped, maintained, clean, used only for
preparation, and holding of the dead and containing articles,
facilities, and instruments necessary for those purposes.
How many funeral homes can a FD directly supervise? - correct
answer-One, and they may supervise more
What other facilities can a crematory be combined with? - correct
answer-Funeral home, embalming facility, cemetery building
If a crematory also cremates animals, what rules apply? - correct
answer-Cremation must occur in separate cremation chamber
from humans, however these chambers can be in the same area.
These units must also display a notice that it is for animals only.
Fee for initial/biennial renewal of embalmer/FD license - correct
answer-150
Fee for embalmer/FD registration - correct answer-25
OHIO LAWS AND REGULATIONS EXAM
- FUNERAL DIRECTING/EMBALMING
2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | A+
GRADED | WITH EXPERT SOLUTIONS
Supervision - correct answer-means the operation of all phases of
the business of funeral directing or embalming under the specific
direction of a licensed funeral director or licensed embalmer
Direct supervision - correct answer-means the physical presence
of a licensed funeral director or licensed embalmer while the
specific functions of the funeral or embalming are being carried
out
Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors - correct answer-- 7
members
- appointed by governor
- 5 licensed directors, 4 licenced embalmers, 1 CCO, 2 represent
public, 1 at least 60yo
- term is 5 years
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When must the preneed annual report be sent in? - correct
answer-Must be mailed or post marked on or before due date
Can the board regulate cemeteries? - correct answer-No. The
board shall license and regulate funeral homes, embalming
facilities, and crematory facilities located at cemeteries
What are the qualifications to get a license? - correct answer--
18yrs of age
- No bad crimes
- Bachelor's degree
- 12mo mort sci program
- 1yr apprenticeship and embalm 25 bodies/direct 25 funerals*
- Completed examination for license
* A FD may substitute 2yr apprenticeship and 50 funerals instead
of college
How to reinstate an inactive license? - correct answer-May not
return to active status for 2 years. Must complete the following to
return:
- File with board
- pass OH laws examination for each license
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- $140 reactivation fee
What are the qualifications to get a CCO? - correct answer--
18yrs of age
- No bad crimes
- Completed crematory operation certification program
- CCOs who are actually in charge of the facility do not have to be
licensed embalmers/FDs
Where are funeral home/embalming facility/crematory license and
embalmer/director licenses and CCOs displayed? - correct
answer-In a conspicuous place within the facility. Additionally, the
name of the FD/embalmer/CCO to whom the funeral home
license has been issued shall be displayed immediately on the
outside or the inside of the primary entrance used by the public.
Funeral homes should have one of the following: - correct
answer-Embalming room equipped, maintained, clean, used only
for embalming, preparation, and holding of the dead and
containing articles, facilities, and instruments necessary for those
purposes. (Embalming facilities also need this).
or
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Holding room equipped, maintained, clean, used only for
preparation, and holding of the dead and containing articles,
facilities, and instruments necessary for those purposes.
How many funeral homes can a FD directly supervise? - correct
answer-One, and they may supervise more
What other facilities can a crematory be combined with? - correct
answer-Funeral home, embalming facility, cemetery building
If a crematory also cremates animals, what rules apply? - correct
answer-Cremation must occur in separate cremation chamber
from humans, however these chambers can be in the same area.
These units must also display a notice that it is for animals only.
Fee for initial/biennial renewal of embalmer/FD license - correct
answer-150
Fee for embalmer/FD registration - correct answer-25
