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NYS Funeral Law Exam Study Guide|
Certified Questions And Answers 2026
Can a funeral home charge interest on an unpaid balance? If so, how much? -
correct-answer - Yes, interest MAY be charged on an unpaid balance. The
maximum rate of interest that a funeral home can charge is 16% per year;
pursuant to the NYS banking law.
What amount does New York State reimburse localities for burial of the indigent?
- correct-answer - $900
Is body stealing a Felony or Misdemeanor - correct-answer - Felony
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What does the Winter Burial Law do? - correct-answer - Winter Burial Law
requires cemeteries to;1) make interments available throughout the year,2) be
open at least 6 days per week,3) excluding legal holidays.
Can cemeteries still close based on specific dates and times of the year? - correct-
answer - No, a cemetery cannot close for any set period of time.
If an "out of state burial permit" lists the incorrect place of disposition, which
registration district will issue a correct permit? - correct-answer - The district of
where the disposition is located.
Are funeral directors allowed to serve on cemetery boards - correct-answer - Yes,
funeral directors MAY serve on cemetery boards. However the law does state that
they can NOT be the majority of board members
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What is the grandfathered in date for crematories and funeral homes on same
property? - correct-answer - 1/1/1998
How many CE hours do a New York funeral director need and how often - correct-
answer - 12 Hours every 2 years .
How many Hours of CE need to be on NY LAw - correct-answer - 2
How many CE hours need to be in live classroom - correct-answer - %
Fee for duplicate license - correct-answer - $20
Who issues Burial Permits - correct-answer - The registrar of the district where
death occured
NYS Funeral Law Exam Study Guide|
Certified Questions And Answers 2026
Can a funeral home charge interest on an unpaid balance? If so, how much? -
correct-answer - Yes, interest MAY be charged on an unpaid balance. The
maximum rate of interest that a funeral home can charge is 16% per year;
pursuant to the NYS banking law.
What amount does New York State reimburse localities for burial of the indigent?
- correct-answer - $900
Is body stealing a Felony or Misdemeanor - correct-answer - Felony
,2|Page
What does the Winter Burial Law do? - correct-answer - Winter Burial Law
requires cemeteries to;1) make interments available throughout the year,2) be
open at least 6 days per week,3) excluding legal holidays.
Can cemeteries still close based on specific dates and times of the year? - correct-
answer - No, a cemetery cannot close for any set period of time.
If an "out of state burial permit" lists the incorrect place of disposition, which
registration district will issue a correct permit? - correct-answer - The district of
where the disposition is located.
Are funeral directors allowed to serve on cemetery boards - correct-answer - Yes,
funeral directors MAY serve on cemetery boards. However the law does state that
they can NOT be the majority of board members
, 3|Page
What is the grandfathered in date for crematories and funeral homes on same
property? - correct-answer - 1/1/1998
How many CE hours do a New York funeral director need and how often - correct-
answer - 12 Hours every 2 years .
How many Hours of CE need to be on NY LAw - correct-answer - 2
How many CE hours need to be in live classroom - correct-answer - %
Fee for duplicate license - correct-answer - $20
Who issues Burial Permits - correct-answer - The registrar of the district where
death occured
