Texas State Funeral Law – Exam 1 Graded A+

Consumer who enters a funeral establishment and inquires about a funeral service, cremation, or merchandise - ANSWER-Prospective customer Written statement that itemizes the cost of funeral services or merchandise selected by a customer from the retail price list - ANSWER-Purchase agreement Method of pricing that offers a discount to a purchaser who buys various funeral services and merchandise as a package - ANSWER-Unit pricing How many members sit on the Texas Funeral Service Commission - ANSWER-7 Who appoints the Commission - ANSWER-The Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate How many members of the commission are funeral directors/embalmers, and - ANSWER-2 Members of the commission who are funeral directors/embalmers must be licensed for at least how long - ANSWER-5 years How many members of the commission are owners of a cemetery - ANSWER-1 How many members of the Commission are not licensed - ANSWER-4 What is the purpose of the unlicensed Commissioners - ANSWER-Protect the public How long is a Commissioner's term - ANSWER-6 years When does a Commissioner's term expire - ANSWER-1/3 of the Commissioner's terms expire each odd numbered year How many terms may a Commissioner serve - ANSWER-No more than 1 full term When can a Commissioner be removed - ANSWER-- If their funeral directing or embalming license is revoked or suspended - Neglect of duty, incompetence, or fraudulent or dishonest conduct - Does not have the qualifications as stated at the time of appointment - Cannot perform their duties because of illness or disability - Is absent for more than half of the regularly scheduled meetings unless ther absences are excused by a majority vote How is the President of the Commission appointed - ANSWER-- The Governor appoints him/her for a 3 year term - Alternating between public and nonpublic members Where does the Commission meet - ANSWER-In Austin Texas When does the Commission meet - ANSWER-At least once each calendar quarter When are funeral establishments inspected - ANSWER-At least once every 2 years If a violation is found during an inspection when will the establishment be inspected - ANSWER-Annually, until the violation has been corrected How much must a person pay to renew their license prior to expiration - ANSWER-The renewal fee How much must a person pay to renew a 90 day expired license - ANSWER-1.5 (1 1/2) x's the renewal fee How much must a person pay to renew a license that has been expired between 90 days, but less than a year - ANSWER-2 x's the renewal fee Person who's license has been expired for more than a year must - ANSWER--Retake and pass the applicable exam - Pay 2 x's the renewal fee - Complete any continuing education requirements Person who was licensed in Texas, moved to another state - was licensed for 2 years in that state - must do what to renew their license in Texas - ANSWER--Pay 2 x's the renewal fee How long in advance must the Commission send notice of license expiration - ANSWER-At least 30 days How may a person whose license was suspended renew the license - ANSWER-Pay 2 x's the renewal fee and any applicable fines What policy must the Commission develop and implement - ANSWER-A policy of negotiated rulemaking procedures and appropriate alternative dispute resolution procedures What shall Commission public brochures contain - ANSWER-- Explain matters relating to funerals - Describe the function of the commission - Commission's procedure for filing and resolving a public complaint Where will the Commission brochures be available - ANSWER-Commission provides them to funeral establishments, and the public, along with appropriate state agencies Who may practice funeral directing - ANSWER-Only a licensed funeral director or a provisional license holder or qualified moturary student under the supervision and direction of a funeral director Who may practice embalming - ANSWER-Only a licensed embalmer or a provisional license holder or qualified moturary student under the supervision and direction of a funeral director What are the requirements for licensing - ANSWER-- Be at least 18 - Graduate from high school or pass examination by the Texas Education Agency - Graduate from an accredited mortuary school unless applicant holds a reciprocal embalmer's license, has completed the requirements of the provisional license program; and - Successfully completed the applicable written examination Applicant may not be considered until they - ANSWER-- Complete the provisional license requirements and - Attain at least a 75% on the written examination When will the commission issue a provisional license to another state's licensee - ANSWER-- Has been licensed in good standing as a funeral director or embalming for at least 2 years - Has passed a national examination - Is sponsored by a person licensed by the commission whom the licensee that will be practicing under When is the latest the commission can approve or deny a provisional license - ANSWER-2 years after date of issuance Can a duplicate license be obtained - ANSWER-Yes, by filing the appropriate form Is a funeral director or embalmers license displayed - ANSWER-Yes, in each place that the license holder practices Who is eligible for retired, inactive or retired, active license status - ANSWER-Person who is over the age of 65 or is at least 75% disabled at the time of application for renewel License that is revoked can be regained by - ANSWER-- Retaking and passing the examination - Pay 2 x's the normal license fee - Satisfied other requirements such as continuing education