TENNESSEE FUNERAL DIRECTORS STATE BOARD LAW EXAM — 600 PRACTICE QUESTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
| Section | Topic | Questions |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| 1 | Board Composition, Powers & Administration | 1–75 |
| 2 | Funeral Director & Embalmer Licensing | 76–175 |
| 3 | Apprenticeship & Student Registration | 176–240 |
| 4 | Funeral Establishment Requirements | 241–320 |
| 5 | Cremation Laws & Crematory Requirements | 321–420 |
| 6 | Preneed Funeral Contracts & Trusts | 421–500 |
| 7 | Continuing Education | 501–540 |
| 8 | FTC Funeral Rule & Consumer Protection | 541–580 |
| 9 | Right of Disposition & Professional Conduct | 581–600 |
EXAM OVERVIEW
Exam Name: Tennessee Funeral Directors State Board Law Examination (LRR Exam)
Administration: Tennessee Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers, Department of
Commerce and Insurance, Division of Regulatory Boards
Passing Score: 75%
Prerequisite: National Board Exam (NBE) with a passing score of 75
,Primary Statute: Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Title 62, Chapter 5
Rules: Tennessee Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers Rules, Title 0660
Exam Format: State law examination covering funeral directing, embalming, cremation,
licensing, consumer protection, and board regulations
Question Bank: 100+ official practice questions available through the Board
SECTION 1: BOARD COMPOSITION, POWERS & ADMINISTRATION (Questions 1–75)
Question 1
In what year was the Tennessee Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers created?
A) 1941
B) 1951
C) 1961
D) 1971
Answer: B
Explanation: The Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers was created in 1951 to regulate
funeral directors, embalmers, and funeral establishments in the State of Tennessee.
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Question 2
How many members compose the Tennessee Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers?
,A) 5
B) 7
C) 9
D) 11
Answer: B
Explanation: The Board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor.
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Question 3
Which of the following correctly describes the composition of the Board?
A) Six licensed members and two lay members
B) Five licensed members and two lay members
C) Seven licensed members only
D) Four licensed members and three lay members
Answer: B
Explanation: The Board is composed of seven members—five licensed funeral directors or
embalmers and two lay members—appointed by the Governor.
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Question 4
, How long are the terms for Board members?
A) Two years
B) Three years
C) Four years
D) Six years
Answer: C
Explanation: Board members serve four-year terms and are staggered to ensure continuity.
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Question 5
The Governor must consider which of the following when appointing members to the
Board?
A) Political affiliation of the applicant
B) Geographic representation of Tennessee's three Grand Divisions
C) Whether the applicant owns a funeral home
D) The applicant's membership in a national funeral association
Answer: B
Explanation: State law requires the Governor to appoint members so that each of
Tennessee's three Grand Divisions (East, Middle, West) is represented on the Board.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
| Section | Topic | Questions |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| 1 | Board Composition, Powers & Administration | 1–75 |
| 2 | Funeral Director & Embalmer Licensing | 76–175 |
| 3 | Apprenticeship & Student Registration | 176–240 |
| 4 | Funeral Establishment Requirements | 241–320 |
| 5 | Cremation Laws & Crematory Requirements | 321–420 |
| 6 | Preneed Funeral Contracts & Trusts | 421–500 |
| 7 | Continuing Education | 501–540 |
| 8 | FTC Funeral Rule & Consumer Protection | 541–580 |
| 9 | Right of Disposition & Professional Conduct | 581–600 |
EXAM OVERVIEW
Exam Name: Tennessee Funeral Directors State Board Law Examination (LRR Exam)
Administration: Tennessee Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers, Department of
Commerce and Insurance, Division of Regulatory Boards
Passing Score: 75%
Prerequisite: National Board Exam (NBE) with a passing score of 75
,Primary Statute: Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Title 62, Chapter 5
Rules: Tennessee Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers Rules, Title 0660
Exam Format: State law examination covering funeral directing, embalming, cremation,
licensing, consumer protection, and board regulations
Question Bank: 100+ official practice questions available through the Board
SECTION 1: BOARD COMPOSITION, POWERS & ADMINISTRATION (Questions 1–75)
Question 1
In what year was the Tennessee Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers created?
A) 1941
B) 1951
C) 1961
D) 1971
Answer: B
Explanation: The Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers was created in 1951 to regulate
funeral directors, embalmers, and funeral establishments in the State of Tennessee.
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Question 2
How many members compose the Tennessee Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers?
,A) 5
B) 7
C) 9
D) 11
Answer: B
Explanation: The Board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor.
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Question 3
Which of the following correctly describes the composition of the Board?
A) Six licensed members and two lay members
B) Five licensed members and two lay members
C) Seven licensed members only
D) Four licensed members and three lay members
Answer: B
Explanation: The Board is composed of seven members—five licensed funeral directors or
embalmers and two lay members—appointed by the Governor.
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Question 4
, How long are the terms for Board members?
A) Two years
B) Three years
C) Four years
D) Six years
Answer: C
Explanation: Board members serve four-year terms and are staggered to ensure continuity.
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Question 5
The Governor must consider which of the following when appointing members to the
Board?
A) Political affiliation of the applicant
B) Geographic representation of Tennessee's three Grand Divisions
C) Whether the applicant owns a funeral home
D) The applicant's membership in a national funeral association
Answer: B
Explanation: State law requires the Governor to appoint members so that each of
Tennessee's three Grand Divisions (East, Middle, West) is represented on the Board.
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