Mortuary Law Quiz #8 EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+ FOR 2026-
2027 ASSURED EXCEL!!
Funeral Director/Embalmer shall not exceed limitations as prescribed by the state, including: -
CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Removal of remains without authority
2. Embalming without authority
3. Conducting a funeral without authority
4. Disposition of remains without authority
5. Mutilation in preparation or restorations of remains
6. Hold himself/herself out to perform duties outside the scope of his/her licensure
7. Failure to surrender or dispose of remains upon request
8. Committing acts which are illegal
9. Pre-need requirements
10. Perform any other acts which fail under the auspices of applicable licensing law
Transportation of the Dead - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Secure Proper Permits
2. Methods of Shipment (Common carrier, contract carrier, private carrier)
3. Restrictions due to cause of death (Does coroner need to be called?)
4. Preparation for Shipment
5. Forwarding and Receiving Remains (Intrastate/Interstate)
6. Fulfilling all laws and requirements
Common Carrier - CORRECT ANSWERS-Any carrier required by law to convey passengers or
freight without refusal if the approved fare or charge is paid (i.e. airline, train, etc.)
, Contract Carrier - CORRECT ANSWERS-Provides transportation for compensation only to those
with whom it desires to do business (i.e. livery service)
Livery - CORRECT ANSWERS-Automotive equipment made available for hire
Private Carrier - CORRECT ANSWERS-Those who transport only in particular instances and only
of those they choose to contract with (i.e. funeral home vehicles and livery)
1. Funeral Home Equipment
2. Transportation by Family
Preparation for Shipment - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Unembalmed Remains
2. Embalmed Remains
3. Casketed Remains
4. Cremated Remains
Intrastate - CORRECT ANSWERS-Within a state
Interstate - CORRECT ANSWERS-Between two or more states
Purpose of Transportation (including but not limited to) - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. For embalming
or cremation
2. For final disposition
3. To another funeral establishment
4. For anatomical purposes
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+ FOR 2026-
2027 ASSURED EXCEL!!
Funeral Director/Embalmer shall not exceed limitations as prescribed by the state, including: -
CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Removal of remains without authority
2. Embalming without authority
3. Conducting a funeral without authority
4. Disposition of remains without authority
5. Mutilation in preparation or restorations of remains
6. Hold himself/herself out to perform duties outside the scope of his/her licensure
7. Failure to surrender or dispose of remains upon request
8. Committing acts which are illegal
9. Pre-need requirements
10. Perform any other acts which fail under the auspices of applicable licensing law
Transportation of the Dead - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Secure Proper Permits
2. Methods of Shipment (Common carrier, contract carrier, private carrier)
3. Restrictions due to cause of death (Does coroner need to be called?)
4. Preparation for Shipment
5. Forwarding and Receiving Remains (Intrastate/Interstate)
6. Fulfilling all laws and requirements
Common Carrier - CORRECT ANSWERS-Any carrier required by law to convey passengers or
freight without refusal if the approved fare or charge is paid (i.e. airline, train, etc.)
, Contract Carrier - CORRECT ANSWERS-Provides transportation for compensation only to those
with whom it desires to do business (i.e. livery service)
Livery - CORRECT ANSWERS-Automotive equipment made available for hire
Private Carrier - CORRECT ANSWERS-Those who transport only in particular instances and only
of those they choose to contract with (i.e. funeral home vehicles and livery)
1. Funeral Home Equipment
2. Transportation by Family
Preparation for Shipment - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Unembalmed Remains
2. Embalmed Remains
3. Casketed Remains
4. Cremated Remains
Intrastate - CORRECT ANSWERS-Within a state
Interstate - CORRECT ANSWERS-Between two or more states
Purpose of Transportation (including but not limited to) - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. For embalming
or cremation
2. For final disposition
3. To another funeral establishment
4. For anatomical purposes
