Ohio Funeral Director License Practice Exam
Questions and Answers
Question 1
Who Can File a Complaint with the Board
Correct Answer
Any member of the public can file a complaint with the Board.
Question 2
Death Certificate Filing Deadline in Ohio
Correct Answer
A death certificate must be filed in Ohio within 24 hours after death.
Question 3
Authorized person to pronounce death in Ohio
Correct Answer
Physician or coroner
Question 4
Trust-Funded Preneed Contract Description
Correct Answer
A trust-funded preneed contract is one where funds are held in trust for future use.
Question 5
Inspection Frequency of Funeral Homes
Correct Answer
The Board may inspect a funeral home once every 10 years.
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,Question 6
Release of Cremated Remains
Correct Answer
A funeral director can release cremated remains to the authorized agent.
Question 7
Licensee Ethical Requirements
Correct Answer
Licensees are required to act ethically and within the law.
Question 8
State Board Meeting Frequency
Correct Answer
The State Board meets quarterly.
Question 9
Validity period of a temporary license
Correct Answer
90 days
Question 10
Complaints against a licensee must be
Correct Answer
In writing
Question 11
Reinstatement period for a lapsed funeral director's license
Correct Answer
1 year
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,Question 12
General Price List (GPL) requirement
Correct Answer
Given to all customers before discussing services
Question 13
Funding for preneed funeral contracts in Ohio
Correct Answer
A funeral home trust
Question 14
Funeral Home Inspection Authority
Correct Answer
The Board has authority to inspect a funeral home without prior notice.
Question 15
Death Certificate Filing Authority
Correct Answer
The attending physician or coroner is responsible for filing the death certificate.
Question 16
Members of the Ohio Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors
Correct Answer
5
Question 17
Minimum months for apprenticeship programs
Correct Answer
6
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, Question 18
Circumstances Requiring Embalming
Correct Answer
Embalming may be required at the family's request, when transporting out of state,
or when public viewing is planned.
Question 19
Dual Licensure in Ohio
Correct Answer
Dual licensure in Ohio means holding both funeral director and embalmer licenses.
Question 20
Included elements in a preneed funeral contract
Correct Answer
Price guarantee clause
Question 21
Who can sign a death certificate in Ohio
Correct Answer
Attending physician or coroner
Question 22
Reasons for license revocation by the Board
Correct Answer
All of the above
Question 23
Consequences of violating the Board's rules
Correct Answer
All of the above
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Questions and Answers
Question 1
Who Can File a Complaint with the Board
Correct Answer
Any member of the public can file a complaint with the Board.
Question 2
Death Certificate Filing Deadline in Ohio
Correct Answer
A death certificate must be filed in Ohio within 24 hours after death.
Question 3
Authorized person to pronounce death in Ohio
Correct Answer
Physician or coroner
Question 4
Trust-Funded Preneed Contract Description
Correct Answer
A trust-funded preneed contract is one where funds are held in trust for future use.
Question 5
Inspection Frequency of Funeral Homes
Correct Answer
The Board may inspect a funeral home once every 10 years.
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,Question 6
Release of Cremated Remains
Correct Answer
A funeral director can release cremated remains to the authorized agent.
Question 7
Licensee Ethical Requirements
Correct Answer
Licensees are required to act ethically and within the law.
Question 8
State Board Meeting Frequency
Correct Answer
The State Board meets quarterly.
Question 9
Validity period of a temporary license
Correct Answer
90 days
Question 10
Complaints against a licensee must be
Correct Answer
In writing
Question 11
Reinstatement period for a lapsed funeral director's license
Correct Answer
1 year
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,Question 12
General Price List (GPL) requirement
Correct Answer
Given to all customers before discussing services
Question 13
Funding for preneed funeral contracts in Ohio
Correct Answer
A funeral home trust
Question 14
Funeral Home Inspection Authority
Correct Answer
The Board has authority to inspect a funeral home without prior notice.
Question 15
Death Certificate Filing Authority
Correct Answer
The attending physician or coroner is responsible for filing the death certificate.
Question 16
Members of the Ohio Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors
Correct Answer
5
Question 17
Minimum months for apprenticeship programs
Correct Answer
6
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, Question 18
Circumstances Requiring Embalming
Correct Answer
Embalming may be required at the family's request, when transporting out of state,
or when public viewing is planned.
Question 19
Dual Licensure in Ohio
Correct Answer
Dual licensure in Ohio means holding both funeral director and embalmer licenses.
Question 20
Included elements in a preneed funeral contract
Correct Answer
Price guarantee clause
Question 21
Who can sign a death certificate in Ohio
Correct Answer
Attending physician or coroner
Question 22
Reasons for license revocation by the Board
Correct Answer
All of the above
Question 23
Consequences of violating the Board's rules
Correct Answer
All of the above
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