NYS FUNERAL LAW EXAM LATEST
UPDATED STUDY GUIDE WITH CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+ (NEWEST VERSION)
What does the Winter Burial Law do? - ANSWER✔ Winter Burial Law requires
cemeteries to;
1) make interments available throughout the year,
2) be open at least 6 days per week,
3) excluding legal holidays.
To which cemeteries does the law apply? - ANSWER✔ It applies to all not for
profit cemeteries.
What if bad weather will not permit an interment? - ANSWER✔ The law clearly
states that cemeteries do NOT have to perform interments or provide grave
openings during severe weather.
Can cemeteries still close based on specific dates and times of the year? -
ANSWER✔ No, a cemetery cannot close for any set period of time.
What should a funeral director do if a cemetery refuses to open for an interment,
even if the weather would permit it? - ANSWER✔ Contact the Division of
Cemeteries, Regional Division Office Investigator; IF a cemetery refuses to open
for an interment.
, Can a cemetery charge a fee for a "winter burial?" - ANSWER✔ Yes, a cemetery
can charge a fee for a "winter burial" that is based on "actual and reasonable"
additional costs necessary for the interment. A "winter burial" charge can NOT be
a fixed price because it should be specific to what is needed at the time.
Do hospital administrators have any duties regarding death certificates? -
ANSWER✔ Yes. When death occurs in a hospital, person in charge shall promptly
present certificate to physician.
If an "out of state burial permit" lists the incorrect place of disposition, which
registration district will issue a correct permit? - ANSWER✔ The district of where
the disposition is located. When an "out-of-state" Burial Permit lists the wrong
place of disposition, the registration district where the place of disposition is
located will issue a corrected Burial Permit.
Are death certificates taxable? - ANSWER✔ No. Death Certificates are NOT
taxable.
Can a New York State funeral director file a death certificate in another state? -
ANSWER✔ No. A NYS funeral director may NOT file a death certificate in
another state.
Must the attending physician sign a death certificate? - ANSWER✔ No, in NYS a
death certificate can also be signed by a physician acting on behalf of the attending
physician. Or, a medical examiner.
What is the current next of kin list? - ANSWER✔ 1. Agent or person designated
by written instrument
2. Spouse
UPDATED STUDY GUIDE WITH CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+ (NEWEST VERSION)
What does the Winter Burial Law do? - ANSWER✔ Winter Burial Law requires
cemeteries to;
1) make interments available throughout the year,
2) be open at least 6 days per week,
3) excluding legal holidays.
To which cemeteries does the law apply? - ANSWER✔ It applies to all not for
profit cemeteries.
What if bad weather will not permit an interment? - ANSWER✔ The law clearly
states that cemeteries do NOT have to perform interments or provide grave
openings during severe weather.
Can cemeteries still close based on specific dates and times of the year? -
ANSWER✔ No, a cemetery cannot close for any set period of time.
What should a funeral director do if a cemetery refuses to open for an interment,
even if the weather would permit it? - ANSWER✔ Contact the Division of
Cemeteries, Regional Division Office Investigator; IF a cemetery refuses to open
for an interment.
, Can a cemetery charge a fee for a "winter burial?" - ANSWER✔ Yes, a cemetery
can charge a fee for a "winter burial" that is based on "actual and reasonable"
additional costs necessary for the interment. A "winter burial" charge can NOT be
a fixed price because it should be specific to what is needed at the time.
Do hospital administrators have any duties regarding death certificates? -
ANSWER✔ Yes. When death occurs in a hospital, person in charge shall promptly
present certificate to physician.
If an "out of state burial permit" lists the incorrect place of disposition, which
registration district will issue a correct permit? - ANSWER✔ The district of where
the disposition is located. When an "out-of-state" Burial Permit lists the wrong
place of disposition, the registration district where the place of disposition is
located will issue a corrected Burial Permit.
Are death certificates taxable? - ANSWER✔ No. Death Certificates are NOT
taxable.
Can a New York State funeral director file a death certificate in another state? -
ANSWER✔ No. A NYS funeral director may NOT file a death certificate in
another state.
Must the attending physician sign a death certificate? - ANSWER✔ No, in NYS a
death certificate can also be signed by a physician acting on behalf of the attending
physician. Or, a medical examiner.
What is the current next of kin list? - ANSWER✔ 1. Agent or person designated
by written instrument
2. Spouse
