SERVICE STATE LAW EXAM 2026 300
HIGH YIELD PRACTICE QUESTIONS
WITH RATIONALES
Alabama Board of Funeral Service – State Law Exam
1. Which agency regulates funeral services in Alabama?
A. Department of Health
B. Alabama Board of Funeral Service
C. OSHA
D. CDC
Answer: B
Rationale: The Alabama Board of Funeral Service oversees licensure
and regulation.
2. A funeral director must be licensed by:
A. Federal government
B. County office
C. State board
D. Hospital
Answer: C
Rationale: Licensure is issued by the state regulatory board.
3. Minimum age to be licensed as a funeral director in
Alabama?
A. 18
B. 19
C. 21
D. 25
,Answer: C
Rationale: Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
4. Which is required for licensure?
A. High school diploma only
B. Completion of accredited mortuary program
C. No education required
D. Military service
Answer: B
Rationale: Formal mortuary education is required.
5. Embalmers must be licensed by:
A. Hospital
B. County
C. State board
D. Insurance agency
Answer: C
Rationale: Embalmers are regulated at the state level.
6. How often must licenses be renewed?
A. Monthly
B. Annually
C. Every 5 years
D. Never
Answer: B
Rationale: Licenses must be renewed each year.
7. Continuing education is:
A. Optional
B. Required for renewal
C. Only for new licensees
D. Not regulated
,Answer: B
Rationale: CE ensures competency.
8. A funeral establishment must have:
A. Restaurant
B. Preparation room
C. Pharmacy
D. Clinic
Answer: B
Rationale: Required for embalming and preparation.
9. Who can sign a death certificate?
A. Family member
B. Physician or authorized official
C. Funeral director
D. Friend
Answer: B
Rationale: Medical certification required.
10. Embalming requires:
A. No consent
B. Authorization from next of kin
C. Insurance approval
D. Police report
Answer: B
Rationale: Consent is legally required.
11. Funeral contracts must be:
A. Verbal
B. Written
C. Optional
D. Electronic only
, Answer: B
Rationale: Written agreements protect all parties.
12. The FTC Funeral Rule requires:
A. Free services
B. Price disclosure
C. Insurance coverage
D. Discounts
Answer: B
Rationale: Consumers must receive itemized pricing.
13. A General Price List (GPL) must be given:
A. After service
B. At beginning of arrangements
C. Only if requested
D. Never
Answer: B
Rationale: Required at first discussion.
14. Which practice is prohibited?
A. Price transparency
B. Misrepresentation of services
C. Written contracts
D. Licensing
Answer: B
Rationale: Deceptive practices are illegal.
15. Pre-need contracts involve:
A. Immediate services
B. Advance funeral planning
C. Burial only
D. Cremation only