Florida Funeral Laws and Rules Exam Questions And
Answers 2025/2026
How long must a body be retained before being donated to medical science? -
CORRECT ANSWER-48 Hours
Who is responsible for the identification of a deceased and notifying relatives of
the death? - CORRECT ANSWER-The County Commissioner
Who is responsible for filling out the DC when death is under the jurisdiction of
the ME? - CORRECT ANSWER-The Direct Disposer
When must a funeral establishment notify the state regulatory agency, when they
are moving? - CORRECT ANSWER-10 Days Prior to moving
What is the maximum fine presented for a violation of revocation or suspension
of a preneed license? - CORRECT ANSWER-$5,000.00
The photo on a license must be no older than how many years? - CORRECT
ANSWER-2 years
, When inspecting a prep room, inspectors would not find this... - CORRECT
ANSWER-An Auto Clave
term used for "in place of a parent." - CORRECT ANSWER-loco parentis
If the place of death is unknown, it shall be registered in the district in which the
dead body was found within how many days? - CORRECT ANSWER-Within 5 days
Under what circumstances would the local registrar grant an extension of time for
a death certificate to be filed? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. An autopsy is pending
2. Toxicology, laboratory or other reports have not been completed
3. The identity of the dead is unknown
How much time does the Medical Examiner have to sign a DC? - CORRECT
ANSWER-72 Hours
How long is a district medical examiner in office? - CORRECT ANSWER-3 years
Who establishes the salary and fees for a district medical examiner? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The board of county commissioners in the respective districts
The district medical examiner submits an annual budget to who? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The board of county commissioners
Answers 2025/2026
How long must a body be retained before being donated to medical science? -
CORRECT ANSWER-48 Hours
Who is responsible for the identification of a deceased and notifying relatives of
the death? - CORRECT ANSWER-The County Commissioner
Who is responsible for filling out the DC when death is under the jurisdiction of
the ME? - CORRECT ANSWER-The Direct Disposer
When must a funeral establishment notify the state regulatory agency, when they
are moving? - CORRECT ANSWER-10 Days Prior to moving
What is the maximum fine presented for a violation of revocation or suspension
of a preneed license? - CORRECT ANSWER-$5,000.00
The photo on a license must be no older than how many years? - CORRECT
ANSWER-2 years
, When inspecting a prep room, inspectors would not find this... - CORRECT
ANSWER-An Auto Clave
term used for "in place of a parent." - CORRECT ANSWER-loco parentis
If the place of death is unknown, it shall be registered in the district in which the
dead body was found within how many days? - CORRECT ANSWER-Within 5 days
Under what circumstances would the local registrar grant an extension of time for
a death certificate to be filed? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. An autopsy is pending
2. Toxicology, laboratory or other reports have not been completed
3. The identity of the dead is unknown
How much time does the Medical Examiner have to sign a DC? - CORRECT
ANSWER-72 Hours
How long is a district medical examiner in office? - CORRECT ANSWER-3 years
Who establishes the salary and fees for a district medical examiner? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The board of county commissioners in the respective districts
The district medical examiner submits an annual budget to who? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The board of county commissioners
