NYS Funeral Law Exam: 200 Direct Content Questions & Answers with Rationales – Exam Cycle 2026/2027 | Complete Coverage for New York Funeral Director Licensing

NYS Funeral Law Exam: 200 Direct Content
Questions & Answers with Rationales
Exam Cycle: 2026/2027 | Complete Coverage
for New York Funeral Director Licensing

Section A: Licensing & Registration (Questions 1-35)
1. Under NYS Public Health Law Article 34, what is the minimum age
requirement to become a licensed funeral director?
A) 18 years
B) 19 years
C) 21 years
D) 25 years
Answer: B
Rationale: New York State requires applicants for funeral director licensure to be
at least 19 years of age. This is distinct from the 18-year minimum for registered
residents (apprentices).


2. The biennial registration of licensed funeral directors, embalmers, and
undertakers renews on:
A) January 1st of each odd year
B) January 1st of each even year
C) July 1st of each odd year
D) July 1st of each even year
Answer: D
Rationale: Licensed individuals (funeral directors, embalmers, undertakers) renew
on July 1st of each even year. Funeral firms (establishments) renew on July 1st of
each odd year.

,3. How many hours of continuing education (CE) must a funeral director
complete each biennium to be eligible for registration renewal?
A) 6 hours
B) 12 hours
C) 18 hours
D) 24 hours
Answer: B
Rationale: Funeral directors must complete a minimum of 12 continuing
education hours each registration biennium.


4. Of the mandatory continuing education hours, what specific subject
requirement exists?
A) At least 4 hours in embalming techniques
B) At least 2 hours applicable to NYS laws and regulations affecting funeral
directing
C) At least 6 hours in grief counseling
D) At least 1 hour in OSHA bloodborne pathogens
Answer: B
Rationale: Of the 12 required CE hours, at least 2 hours must be specifically
applicable to New York State laws and regulations affecting funeral directing,
embalming, and preneed services.


5. Is a newly licensed funeral director required to complete continuing
education during their first biennium?
A) Yes, all 12 hours are required
B) Yes, but only 6 hours
C) No, they are exempt
D) Only if they plan to renew

,Answer: C
Rationale: Funeral directors are exempt from mandatory continuing education
requirements for the biennium during which they are first licensed and registered.


6. A funeral director duly registered as inactive with the NYS Bureau of
Funeral Directing is:
A) Still required to complete all 12 CE hours
B) Required to complete only 6 CE hours
C) Exempt from CE requirements
D) Required to pay an additional penalty
Answer: C
Rationale: A funeral director registered as inactive is exempt from mandatory
continuing education requirements as long as their status remains inactive.


7. After 25 years of continuous service as a funeral director in New York State,
how many CEUs are required for biennial renewal?
A) 0 hours (full exemption)
B) 6 hours
C) 12 hours
D) 24 hours
Answer: C
Rationale: 12 hours continue to apply. There is no "experience exemption" from
CE requirements in NYS; all active licensees, regardless of years of service, must
complete the full 12 hours.


8. What is the minimum percentage of CE hours that must be completed in a
live classroom or live webinar setting?
A) 25% (3 hours)
B) 50% (6 hours)

, C) 75% (9 hours)
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Rationale: At least 50% (6 hours) of continuing education must be completed in a
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live classroom or live webinar setting.
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9. What is the fee for a duplicate license in New York State?
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A) $10
B) $20
C) $40
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Rationale: The fee for a duplicate license is $20.
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10. Which of the following are the proper, legal titles used in NYS to identify
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individuals engaged in the practice of funeral directing? (Select all that apply)
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A) Undertaker
B) Embalmer
C) Mortician
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Rationale: The proper legal titles in NYS are undertaker, embalmer, and funeral
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director. "Mortician" is a commonly used term but is not the official legal title in
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NYS statutes.
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11. The NYS Bureau of Funeral Directing is part of which New York State
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agency?
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