CALIFORNIA CEMETERY MANAGER EXAM
2026/2027 Edition | 200 Practice Questions with Verified Answers &
Detailed Rationales
SECTION 1: LICENSING & REGULATORY AUTHORITY (Questions 1–30)
Question 1
Which entity is responsible for licensing cemetery brokers, salespersons, and managers in California?
A) California Department of Public Health
B) California Cemetery and Funeral Bureau
C) California Department of Consumer Affairs
D) California State Board of Cemetery Management
Answer: B
Rationale: The Cemetery and Funeral Bureau (CFB), which is part of the California Department of
Consumer Affairs, administers licensing for cemetery brokers, salespersons, and managers, ensuring
compliance with the California Cemetery Act and related regulations.
Question 2
What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a cemetery manager license in California?
A) 16 years old
B) 18 years old
C) 21 years old
D) 25 years old
,Answer: B
Rationale: Under Business and Professions Code Section 7653.7(b), an applicant for a cemetery manager
license must be at least 18 years of age.
Question 3
What educational requirement must be met to sit for the cemetery manager examination in California?
A) Bachelor's degree
B) Associate's degree
C) High school diploma or equivalent
D) No educational requirement
Answer: C
Rationale: Applicants must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent to be eligible to sit for the
exam.
Question 4
What is the application form number for cemetery manager and crematory manager licensure in
California?
A) Form 12A1
B) Form 21A3 (01/23)
C) Form 45B2
D) Form 77C4
Answer: B
,Rationale: An applicant for examination or licensure as a cemetery manager or crematory manager shall
complete Form 21A3 (01/23).
Question 5
How long does an applicant have to take the required examination after being notified of eligibility
before the application is considered abandoned?
A) 6 months
B) 12 months
C) 18 months
D) 24 months
Answer: B
Rationale: If an applicant fails to take the required examination within twelve (12) months after being
notified of eligibility, the application is considered abandoned.
Question 6
How long does an applicant have to apply for licensure after being notified of passing the examination?
A) 6 months
B) 12 months
C) 18 months
D) 24 months
Answer: B
, Rationale: Failing to apply for licensure within twelve (12) months of being notified of passing the
examination results in abandonment of the examination result.
Question 7
Within how many days must the Bureau inform an applicant whether their application is complete and
acceptable for filing?
A) 7 days
B) 14 days
C) 30 days
D) 60 days
Answer: B
Rationale: The Bureau shall inform an applicant in writing within fourteen (14) days of receipt whether
the application is complete and acceptable for filing or is deficient.
Question 8
What is the maximum processing time for a cemetery manager license application from the date of
acceptance until the Bureau makes a final decision?
A) 30 days
B) 45 days
C) 60 days
D) 90 days
Answer: C
2026/2027 Edition | 200 Practice Questions with Verified Answers &
Detailed Rationales
SECTION 1: LICENSING & REGULATORY AUTHORITY (Questions 1–30)
Question 1
Which entity is responsible for licensing cemetery brokers, salespersons, and managers in California?
A) California Department of Public Health
B) California Cemetery and Funeral Bureau
C) California Department of Consumer Affairs
D) California State Board of Cemetery Management
Answer: B
Rationale: The Cemetery and Funeral Bureau (CFB), which is part of the California Department of
Consumer Affairs, administers licensing for cemetery brokers, salespersons, and managers, ensuring
compliance with the California Cemetery Act and related regulations.
Question 2
What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a cemetery manager license in California?
A) 16 years old
B) 18 years old
C) 21 years old
D) 25 years old
,Answer: B
Rationale: Under Business and Professions Code Section 7653.7(b), an applicant for a cemetery manager
license must be at least 18 years of age.
Question 3
What educational requirement must be met to sit for the cemetery manager examination in California?
A) Bachelor's degree
B) Associate's degree
C) High school diploma or equivalent
D) No educational requirement
Answer: C
Rationale: Applicants must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent to be eligible to sit for the
exam.
Question 4
What is the application form number for cemetery manager and crematory manager licensure in
California?
A) Form 12A1
B) Form 21A3 (01/23)
C) Form 45B2
D) Form 77C4
Answer: B
,Rationale: An applicant for examination or licensure as a cemetery manager or crematory manager shall
complete Form 21A3 (01/23).
Question 5
How long does an applicant have to take the required examination after being notified of eligibility
before the application is considered abandoned?
A) 6 months
B) 12 months
C) 18 months
D) 24 months
Answer: B
Rationale: If an applicant fails to take the required examination within twelve (12) months after being
notified of eligibility, the application is considered abandoned.
Question 6
How long does an applicant have to apply for licensure after being notified of passing the examination?
A) 6 months
B) 12 months
C) 18 months
D) 24 months
Answer: B
, Rationale: Failing to apply for licensure within twelve (12) months of being notified of passing the
examination results in abandonment of the examination result.
Question 7
Within how many days must the Bureau inform an applicant whether their application is complete and
acceptable for filing?
A) 7 days
B) 14 days
C) 30 days
D) 60 days
Answer: B
Rationale: The Bureau shall inform an applicant in writing within fourteen (14) days of receipt whether
the application is complete and acceptable for filing or is deficient.
Question 8
What is the maximum processing time for a cemetery manager license application from the date of
acceptance until the Bureau makes a final decision?
A) 30 days
B) 45 days
C) 60 days
D) 90 days
Answer: C
