Ohio Laws and Regulations Exam -
Funeral Directing/Embalming ORC
4717 Questions and Answers
Supervision
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
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
- 7 members
- appointed by governor
- 5 licensed directors, 4 licenced embalmers, 1 CCO, 2 represent public, 1 at least
60yo
,- term is 5 years
When must the preneed annual report be sent in?
Must be mailed or post marked on or before due date
Can the board regulate cemeteries?
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?
- 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?
,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
- $140 reactivation fee
What are the qualifications to get a CCO?
- 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?
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:
, 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
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?
One, and they may supervise more
What other facilities can a crematory be combined with?
Funeral home, embalming facility, cemetery building
If a crematory also cremates animals, what rules apply?
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
150
Funeral Directing/Embalming ORC
4717 Questions and Answers
Supervision
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
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
- 7 members
- appointed by governor
- 5 licensed directors, 4 licenced embalmers, 1 CCO, 2 represent public, 1 at least
60yo
,- term is 5 years
When must the preneed annual report be sent in?
Must be mailed or post marked on or before due date
Can the board regulate cemeteries?
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?
- 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?
,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
- $140 reactivation fee
What are the qualifications to get a CCO?
- 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?
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:
, 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
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?
One, and they may supervise more
What other facilities can a crematory be combined with?
Funeral home, embalming facility, cemetery building
If a crematory also cremates animals, what rules apply?
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
150
