Q1. What California government agency regulates cemetery brokers?
A1. The California Cemetery and Funeral Bureau (CFBF), under the Department
of Consumer Affairs.
Q2. Under which California Business and Professions Code section are
cemetery brokers regulated?
A2. Business and Professions Code Division 8, Chapter 12 (Sections 9600-9680).
Q3. What is the definition of a 'cemetery broker' under California law?
A3. A person who, for compensation, sells or offers to sell cemetery property
or services, or negotiates the purchase or sale of cemetery property or
services.
Q4. What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a cemetery broker
license in California?
A4. 18 years of age.
Q5. What is required regarding residency for a California cemetery broker
license?
A5. The applicant must be a resident of California or have a place of business in
California.
,Q6. What is the application fee for a cemetery broker license in California?
A6. The application fee is set by the Cemetery and Funeral Bureau and is
subject to change; check current fee schedule.
Q7. What examination must a cemetery broker applicant pass in California?
A7. The Cemetery Broker Examination administered by the Cemetery and
Funeral Bureau.
Q8. How many hours of pre-licensing education are required for cemetery
broker applicants?
A8. California requires completion of approved pre-licensing education courses
covering cemetery law and ethics.
Q9. What is the term of a California cemetery broker license?
A9. Licenses are typically issued for a two-year period and must be renewed
biennially.
Q10. What is the renewal fee for a California cemetery broker license?
A10. The renewal fee is set by the Cemetery and Funeral Bureau; licensees
should check the current fee schedule.
Q11. What continuing education is required for cemetery broker license
renewal?
A11. Completion of continuing education courses as approved by the Cemetery
and Funeral Bureau.
Q12. What happens if a cemetery broker fails to renew their license on time?
A12. The license expires and the broker cannot legally conduct cemetery
brokerage activities until renewal is completed.
,Q13. Can an expired cemetery broker license be reinstated?
A13. Yes, but it may require payment of delinquent fees, completion of
continuing education, and possibly re-examination.
Q14. What is a 'cemetery' under California Health and Safety Code?
A14. Any place dedicated to and used for the permanent interment of human
remains, including mausoleums and columbariums.
Q15. What is a 'mausoleum' under California law?
A15. A structure containing crypts or compartments for the entombment of
human remains.
Q16. What is a 'columbarium' under California law?
A16. A structure containing niches for the inurnment of cremated human
remains.
Q17. What is 'cemetery property' as defined in California law?
A17. Land, plots, crypts, niches, or other spaces within a cemetery designated
for the interment of human remains.
Q18. What is a 'preneed contract' in the cemetery industry?
A18. A contract for cemetery services or property entered into before the
death of the person for whom the services or property are intended.
Q19. What is an 'at-need contract' in the cemetery industry?
A19. A contract for cemetery services or property entered into at the time of
or after death.
, Q20. What is the California Health and Safety Code section governing
cemeteries?
A20. Health and Safety Code Division 8, Chapter 12 (Sections 7000-9650).
Q21. What is the 'Cemetery and Funeral Act' in California?
A21. The collection of laws in the Business and Professions Code and Health
and Safety Code that regulate cemeteries, funeral establishments, and related
services.
Q22. Who is the 'Cemetery and Funeral Bureau' in California?
A22. A bureau within the Department of Consumer Affairs responsible for
licensing and regulating cemetery and funeral professionals.
Q23. What is the role of the Cemetery and Funeral Bureau's Executive Officer?
A23. To oversee the administration and enforcement of cemetery and funeral
laws and regulations.
Q24. What is a 'cemetery authority' under California law?
A24. The person, corporation, or entity that owns or operates a cemetery.
Q25. What is required for a cemetery to operate legally in California?
A25. A valid cemetery license issued by the Cemetery and Funeral Bureau.
Q26. What is the difference between a cemetery broker and a cemetery
salesperson?
A26. A broker can operate independently and employ salespersons; a
salesperson must work under a licensed broker.
A1. The California Cemetery and Funeral Bureau (CFBF), under the Department
of Consumer Affairs.
Q2. Under which California Business and Professions Code section are
cemetery brokers regulated?
A2. Business and Professions Code Division 8, Chapter 12 (Sections 9600-9680).
Q3. What is the definition of a 'cemetery broker' under California law?
A3. A person who, for compensation, sells or offers to sell cemetery property
or services, or negotiates the purchase or sale of cemetery property or
services.
Q4. What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a cemetery broker
license in California?
A4. 18 years of age.
Q5. What is required regarding residency for a California cemetery broker
license?
A5. The applicant must be a resident of California or have a place of business in
California.
,Q6. What is the application fee for a cemetery broker license in California?
A6. The application fee is set by the Cemetery and Funeral Bureau and is
subject to change; check current fee schedule.
Q7. What examination must a cemetery broker applicant pass in California?
A7. The Cemetery Broker Examination administered by the Cemetery and
Funeral Bureau.
Q8. How many hours of pre-licensing education are required for cemetery
broker applicants?
A8. California requires completion of approved pre-licensing education courses
covering cemetery law and ethics.
Q9. What is the term of a California cemetery broker license?
A9. Licenses are typically issued for a two-year period and must be renewed
biennially.
Q10. What is the renewal fee for a California cemetery broker license?
A10. The renewal fee is set by the Cemetery and Funeral Bureau; licensees
should check the current fee schedule.
Q11. What continuing education is required for cemetery broker license
renewal?
A11. Completion of continuing education courses as approved by the Cemetery
and Funeral Bureau.
Q12. What happens if a cemetery broker fails to renew their license on time?
A12. The license expires and the broker cannot legally conduct cemetery
brokerage activities until renewal is completed.
,Q13. Can an expired cemetery broker license be reinstated?
A13. Yes, but it may require payment of delinquent fees, completion of
continuing education, and possibly re-examination.
Q14. What is a 'cemetery' under California Health and Safety Code?
A14. Any place dedicated to and used for the permanent interment of human
remains, including mausoleums and columbariums.
Q15. What is a 'mausoleum' under California law?
A15. A structure containing crypts or compartments for the entombment of
human remains.
Q16. What is a 'columbarium' under California law?
A16. A structure containing niches for the inurnment of cremated human
remains.
Q17. What is 'cemetery property' as defined in California law?
A17. Land, plots, crypts, niches, or other spaces within a cemetery designated
for the interment of human remains.
Q18. What is a 'preneed contract' in the cemetery industry?
A18. A contract for cemetery services or property entered into before the
death of the person for whom the services or property are intended.
Q19. What is an 'at-need contract' in the cemetery industry?
A19. A contract for cemetery services or property entered into at the time of
or after death.
, Q20. What is the California Health and Safety Code section governing
cemeteries?
A20. Health and Safety Code Division 8, Chapter 12 (Sections 7000-9650).
Q21. What is the 'Cemetery and Funeral Act' in California?
A21. The collection of laws in the Business and Professions Code and Health
and Safety Code that regulate cemeteries, funeral establishments, and related
services.
Q22. Who is the 'Cemetery and Funeral Bureau' in California?
A22. A bureau within the Department of Consumer Affairs responsible for
licensing and regulating cemetery and funeral professionals.
Q23. What is the role of the Cemetery and Funeral Bureau's Executive Officer?
A23. To oversee the administration and enforcement of cemetery and funeral
laws and regulations.
Q24. What is a 'cemetery authority' under California law?
A24. The person, corporation, or entity that owns or operates a cemetery.
Q25. What is required for a cemetery to operate legally in California?
A25. A valid cemetery license issued by the Cemetery and Funeral Bureau.
Q26. What is the difference between a cemetery broker and a cemetery
salesperson?
A26. A broker can operate independently and employ salespersons; a
salesperson must work under a licensed broker.
