NEVADA FUNERAL LAW EXAM QUESTIONS
If a funeral director has custody of the unclaimed remains of a person whom there is
reason to know or reasonably believes is a veteran, how long does the funeral director
have to report that person's death to the Department of Veterans Services? - Answers-
Not later than 1 year after obtaining custody of the unclaimed human remains of the
deceased person, however a funeral director is immune from civil or criminal liability for
any act or omission with respect to complying with theprovisions of this section
Who makes up the Nevada Funeral and Cemetery Services Board? - Answers- The
Governor shall appoint:(a) Two members who are actively engaged as a funeral director
or embalmer.(b) One member who is actively engaged as an operator of a cemetery.(c)
One member who is actively engaged in the operation of a crematory or direct
cremation facility.(d) Three members who are representatives of the general public.3.
No member of the Board who is a representative of the general public may:(a) Be the
holder of a license, permit or certificate issued by the Board or be an applicant or former
applicant for such a license,permit or certificate.(b) Be related within the third degree of
consanguinity or affinity to the holder of a license, permit or certificate issued by
theBoard.(c) Be employed by the holder of a license, permit or certificate issued by the
Board.The Chair of the Board must be chosen from the members of the Board who are
representatives of the general public
For how long can you serve on the Nevada Funeral and Cemetery Services Board? -
Answers- After the initial terms, members of the Board serve terms of 4 years, except
when appointed to fill unexpired terms.
How often does the Nevada Funeral and Cemetery Services Board meet? - Answers-
The Board shall meet at least once every calendar quarter, and may also hold special
meetings,
Can the Board publish a guide of facilities for funeral services purchasers? - Answers-
Yes, the Board may publish a guide for persons who purchase services provided by
cemeteries, crematories, direct cremationfacilities and funeral establishments. The
guide may contain:(a) A list of the name and address of each cemetery, crematory,
direct cremation facility and funeral establishment located inthe State.(b) A list of the
services and the price for each service provided by each cemetery, crematory, direct
cremation facility andfuneral establishment in this State.(c) The procedure for filing a
complaint with the Board concerning services provided by a cemetery, crematory, direct
cremationfacility or funeral establishment.(d) Any other information which the Board
deems appropriate and useful to the public.2. If the Board publishes a guide, it shall:(a)
Maintain the guide by republishing it with revised information as it deems necessary.(b)
Distribute the guide and the information contained in the guide in any manner it deems
appropriate.
, How often must businesses that conduct funeral directing, funeral arranging, direct
cremation or embalming be inspected? - Answers- The Board inspector shall inspect
these businesses at least once every 2 years
What is the continuing education requirement for embalmers? - Answers- 4. A person
licensed as an embalmer must complete 12 hours of continuing education in a field
relevant to the funeral industry before renewal of his or her license and maintain proof of
completion of those hours for a period of 5 years.5. A person licensed as both a funeral
director and embalmer must complete a combined total of 12 hours of continuing
education courses to renew both licenses.6. The Board may request proof of com
What are the disciplinary actions the Board can take for the above violations? -
Answers- 1. If the Board determines that a person who is licensed to practice the
profession of embalming pursuant to this chapter hascommitted any of the acts set forth
in NRS 642.130, the Board may:(a) Refuse to renew the license;(b) Revoke the
license;(c) Suspend the license for a definite period or until further order of the Board;
(d) Impose a fine of not more than $5,000 for each act which constitutes a ground for
disciplinary action; (e) Place the person on probation for a definite period subject to any
reasonable conditions imposed by the Board;(f) Administer a public reprimand; or(g)
Impose any combination of disciplinary actions set forth in this section.2. The Board
shall not administer a private reprimand.3. An order that imposes discipline and the
findings of fact and conclusions of law supporting that order are public records.
What employment status must an apprentice embalmer have to receive credit? -
Answers- Registered apprentices must be regularly employed as full-time employees to
receive apprenticeship credit.
What is the education requirement to become an apprentice embalmer? - Answers- A
registered apprentice shall furnish proof that he or she is a high school graduate and
has completed 2 academic years of instruction by taking 60 semester or 90 quarter
hours at an accredited college or university. Credits earned at an embalming college or
a school of mortuary science do not fulfill this requirement.
When does an embalmer with an apprentice under their supervision need to report the
fact of such apprentice? - Answers- Semiannually on or before January 1 and July 1 of
each year
How many apprentices may a licensed embalmer have at one time? - Answers- Only 1
Does the licensed embalmer need to be present while the apprentice is embalming? -
Answers- Yes, the licensed embalmer must be present and supervising and the
embalming must take place where the licensed embalmer is employed
How long is an apprentice embalmer license good for? - Answers- Only 1 year but it
can be renewed; no one can be an apprentice for more than 2 consecutively w/ out
passing the licensed embalmer test
If a funeral director has custody of the unclaimed remains of a person whom there is
reason to know or reasonably believes is a veteran, how long does the funeral director
have to report that person's death to the Department of Veterans Services? - Answers-
Not later than 1 year after obtaining custody of the unclaimed human remains of the
deceased person, however a funeral director is immune from civil or criminal liability for
any act or omission with respect to complying with theprovisions of this section
Who makes up the Nevada Funeral and Cemetery Services Board? - Answers- The
Governor shall appoint:(a) Two members who are actively engaged as a funeral director
or embalmer.(b) One member who is actively engaged as an operator of a cemetery.(c)
One member who is actively engaged in the operation of a crematory or direct
cremation facility.(d) Three members who are representatives of the general public.3.
No member of the Board who is a representative of the general public may:(a) Be the
holder of a license, permit or certificate issued by the Board or be an applicant or former
applicant for such a license,permit or certificate.(b) Be related within the third degree of
consanguinity or affinity to the holder of a license, permit or certificate issued by
theBoard.(c) Be employed by the holder of a license, permit or certificate issued by the
Board.The Chair of the Board must be chosen from the members of the Board who are
representatives of the general public
For how long can you serve on the Nevada Funeral and Cemetery Services Board? -
Answers- After the initial terms, members of the Board serve terms of 4 years, except
when appointed to fill unexpired terms.
How often does the Nevada Funeral and Cemetery Services Board meet? - Answers-
The Board shall meet at least once every calendar quarter, and may also hold special
meetings,
Can the Board publish a guide of facilities for funeral services purchasers? - Answers-
Yes, the Board may publish a guide for persons who purchase services provided by
cemeteries, crematories, direct cremationfacilities and funeral establishments. The
guide may contain:(a) A list of the name and address of each cemetery, crematory,
direct cremation facility and funeral establishment located inthe State.(b) A list of the
services and the price for each service provided by each cemetery, crematory, direct
cremation facility andfuneral establishment in this State.(c) The procedure for filing a
complaint with the Board concerning services provided by a cemetery, crematory, direct
cremationfacility or funeral establishment.(d) Any other information which the Board
deems appropriate and useful to the public.2. If the Board publishes a guide, it shall:(a)
Maintain the guide by republishing it with revised information as it deems necessary.(b)
Distribute the guide and the information contained in the guide in any manner it deems
appropriate.
, How often must businesses that conduct funeral directing, funeral arranging, direct
cremation or embalming be inspected? - Answers- The Board inspector shall inspect
these businesses at least once every 2 years
What is the continuing education requirement for embalmers? - Answers- 4. A person
licensed as an embalmer must complete 12 hours of continuing education in a field
relevant to the funeral industry before renewal of his or her license and maintain proof of
completion of those hours for a period of 5 years.5. A person licensed as both a funeral
director and embalmer must complete a combined total of 12 hours of continuing
education courses to renew both licenses.6. The Board may request proof of com
What are the disciplinary actions the Board can take for the above violations? -
Answers- 1. If the Board determines that a person who is licensed to practice the
profession of embalming pursuant to this chapter hascommitted any of the acts set forth
in NRS 642.130, the Board may:(a) Refuse to renew the license;(b) Revoke the
license;(c) Suspend the license for a definite period or until further order of the Board;
(d) Impose a fine of not more than $5,000 for each act which constitutes a ground for
disciplinary action; (e) Place the person on probation for a definite period subject to any
reasonable conditions imposed by the Board;(f) Administer a public reprimand; or(g)
Impose any combination of disciplinary actions set forth in this section.2. The Board
shall not administer a private reprimand.3. An order that imposes discipline and the
findings of fact and conclusions of law supporting that order are public records.
What employment status must an apprentice embalmer have to receive credit? -
Answers- Registered apprentices must be regularly employed as full-time employees to
receive apprenticeship credit.
What is the education requirement to become an apprentice embalmer? - Answers- A
registered apprentice shall furnish proof that he or she is a high school graduate and
has completed 2 academic years of instruction by taking 60 semester or 90 quarter
hours at an accredited college or university. Credits earned at an embalming college or
a school of mortuary science do not fulfill this requirement.
When does an embalmer with an apprentice under their supervision need to report the
fact of such apprentice? - Answers- Semiannually on or before January 1 and July 1 of
each year
How many apprentices may a licensed embalmer have at one time? - Answers- Only 1
Does the licensed embalmer need to be present while the apprentice is embalming? -
Answers- Yes, the licensed embalmer must be present and supervising and the
embalming must take place where the licensed embalmer is employed
How long is an apprentice embalmer license good for? - Answers- Only 1 year but it
can be renewed; no one can be an apprentice for more than 2 consecutively w/ out
passing the licensed embalmer test
