SOUTH CAROLINA FUNERAL LAW EXAM
2026/2027 COMPLETE PRACTICE EXAM |
300 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS &
RATIONALES PASS THE SC BOARD OF
FUNERAL SERVICE LICENSING ON FIRST
TRY GRADED A+ |LATEST UPDATE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
# TOPIC
1 The State Board of Funeral Service
2 Licensing Requirements
3 Funeral Establishment Operations
4 Preneed Funeral Contracts
5 Cremation & Final Disposition
6 Consumer Protection & Ethics
7 Administrative & Disciplinary Actions
8 Professional Standards
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,Q1 The South Carolina State Board of Funeral Service consists of
The South Carolina State Board of Funeral Service consists of how many members appointed by
the Governor?
A) Seven
B) Eleven CORRECT
C) Nine
D) Thirteen
Rationale
S.C. Code § 40-19-10 establishes the Board with eleven members appointed by the Governor. This is a
fundamental fact tested on the exam .
Q2 Of the eleven members of the Board
Of the eleven members of the Board, how many must be members from the general public not
connected with a funeral service establishment?
A) One
B) Two CORRECT
C) Three
D) Four
Rationale
Two members of the Board are public members who have no financial interest in the funeral service
industry, ensuring consumer protection and public representation .
Q3 How many professional members of the Board must be licensed funeral directors...
How many professional members of the Board must be licensed funeral directors and
embalmers?
A) Three
B) Four
C) Five CORRECT
D) Six
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,Rationale
Five members of the Board must be licensed funeral directors and embalmers, with the remaining
professional members being licensed funeral directors or embalmers .
Q4 Of the eleven members
Of the eleven members, how many members can the South Carolina Funeral Directors
Association recommend?
A) Three
B) Four
C) Six CORRECT
D) Eight
Rationale
The Governor appoints six members from nominees recommended by the South Carolina Funeral
Directors Association .
Q5 Of the eleven members
Of the eleven members, how many members can the South Carolina Morticians Association
recommend?
A) One
B) Two CORRECT
C) Three
D) Four
Rationale
The Governor appoints two members from nominees recommended by the South Carolina Morticians
Association .
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, Q6 How many of the eleven Board members must have been licensed as funeral...
How many of the eleven Board members must have been licensed as funeral directors and
embalmers for at least how many years?
A) Six members for three years
B) Seven members for four years
C) Eight members for five years CORRECT
D) Nine members for five years
Rationale
Eight of the eleven members must have been licensed as funeral directors and embalmers for at least
five consecutive years preceding appointment .
Q7 What is the term length for a member of the South Carolina Board of Funeral...
What is the term length for a member of the South Carolina Board of Funeral Service?
A) Three years
B) Four years
C) Five years CORRECT
D) Six years
Rationale
The term of each board member is five years and until a successor is appointed and qualifies .
Q8 May a member of the Board serve more than two consecutive full terms?
May a member of the Board serve more than two consecutive full terms?
A) Yes, unlimited
B) No, a member may not serve more than two consecutive full terms CORRECT
C) Yes, with Governor approval
D) Only public members are term-limited
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2026/2027 COMPLETE PRACTICE EXAM |
300 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS &
RATIONALES PASS THE SC BOARD OF
FUNERAL SERVICE LICENSING ON FIRST
TRY GRADED A+ |LATEST UPDATE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
# TOPIC
1 The State Board of Funeral Service
2 Licensing Requirements
3 Funeral Establishment Operations
4 Preneed Funeral Contracts
5 Cremation & Final Disposition
6 Consumer Protection & Ethics
7 Administrative & Disciplinary Actions
8 Professional Standards
Page 1
,Q1 The South Carolina State Board of Funeral Service consists of
The South Carolina State Board of Funeral Service consists of how many members appointed by
the Governor?
A) Seven
B) Eleven CORRECT
C) Nine
D) Thirteen
Rationale
S.C. Code § 40-19-10 establishes the Board with eleven members appointed by the Governor. This is a
fundamental fact tested on the exam .
Q2 Of the eleven members of the Board
Of the eleven members of the Board, how many must be members from the general public not
connected with a funeral service establishment?
A) One
B) Two CORRECT
C) Three
D) Four
Rationale
Two members of the Board are public members who have no financial interest in the funeral service
industry, ensuring consumer protection and public representation .
Q3 How many professional members of the Board must be licensed funeral directors...
How many professional members of the Board must be licensed funeral directors and
embalmers?
A) Three
B) Four
C) Five CORRECT
D) Six
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,Rationale
Five members of the Board must be licensed funeral directors and embalmers, with the remaining
professional members being licensed funeral directors or embalmers .
Q4 Of the eleven members
Of the eleven members, how many members can the South Carolina Funeral Directors
Association recommend?
A) Three
B) Four
C) Six CORRECT
D) Eight
Rationale
The Governor appoints six members from nominees recommended by the South Carolina Funeral
Directors Association .
Q5 Of the eleven members
Of the eleven members, how many members can the South Carolina Morticians Association
recommend?
A) One
B) Two CORRECT
C) Three
D) Four
Rationale
The Governor appoints two members from nominees recommended by the South Carolina Morticians
Association .
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, Q6 How many of the eleven Board members must have been licensed as funeral...
How many of the eleven Board members must have been licensed as funeral directors and
embalmers for at least how many years?
A) Six members for three years
B) Seven members for four years
C) Eight members for five years CORRECT
D) Nine members for five years
Rationale
Eight of the eleven members must have been licensed as funeral directors and embalmers for at least
five consecutive years preceding appointment .
Q7 What is the term length for a member of the South Carolina Board of Funeral...
What is the term length for a member of the South Carolina Board of Funeral Service?
A) Three years
B) Four years
C) Five years CORRECT
D) Six years
Rationale
The term of each board member is five years and until a successor is appointed and qualifies .
Q8 May a member of the Board serve more than two consecutive full terms?
May a member of the Board serve more than two consecutive full terms?
A) Yes, unlimited
B) No, a member may not serve more than two consecutive full terms CORRECT
C) Yes, with Governor approval
D) Only public members are term-limited
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