Regulations of the Va. Board of
Funeral Directors and Embalmers
Exam | Questions and answers |
Latest version 2024/2025
Branch or Chapel - ANSWER -A funeral service establishment that is affiliated with a licensed main
establishment and that conforms with the requirements of 54.1-2811 of the Code of Va.
Courtesy Card - ANSWER -Means the card issued by the board which grants limited and restricted
funeral service privileges in the Commonwealth to out-of-state funeral service licensees, funeral
directors, and embalmers
Cremation Container - ANSWER -Means a container in which human remains are transported to the
crematory and placed in the retort for cremation
Cremation Urn - ANSWER -means a wood, metal, stone, plastic, or composition container or a
container of other material, which is designed for encasing cremated ashes
Cremation Vault / Cremation Outer Burial Container - ANSWER -Any container that is designed for
encasement of an inner container or urn containing cremated ashes
Manager of Record - ANSWER -Funeral Service licensee or licensed funeral director who is
responsible for the direct supervision and management of a funeral service establishment or branch
facility
Cases that may not be delegated to an agency subordinate, except with the concurrence of a
commitee of the board - ANSWER -1. Intentional or negligent conduct that causes or is likely to cause
injury
2. Conducting the practice of funeral services in such a manner as to constitute a danger to the
health, safety, and well-being of the staff or public
3. Impairment with an inability to practice with skill and safety
4. Inappropriate handling of dead human bodies
5. Sexual misconduct
6. Misappropriation of funds
7. Aiding or abetting unauthorized practice
8. Felony conviction by an applicant
Board-recognized associations with continuing education credit - ANSWER -1. National Funeral
Directors Association and state chapters
2. National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association and state chapters
Funeral Directors and Embalmers
Exam | Questions and answers |
Latest version 2024/2025
Branch or Chapel - ANSWER -A funeral service establishment that is affiliated with a licensed main
establishment and that conforms with the requirements of 54.1-2811 of the Code of Va.
Courtesy Card - ANSWER -Means the card issued by the board which grants limited and restricted
funeral service privileges in the Commonwealth to out-of-state funeral service licensees, funeral
directors, and embalmers
Cremation Container - ANSWER -Means a container in which human remains are transported to the
crematory and placed in the retort for cremation
Cremation Urn - ANSWER -means a wood, metal, stone, plastic, or composition container or a
container of other material, which is designed for encasing cremated ashes
Cremation Vault / Cremation Outer Burial Container - ANSWER -Any container that is designed for
encasement of an inner container or urn containing cremated ashes
Manager of Record - ANSWER -Funeral Service licensee or licensed funeral director who is
responsible for the direct supervision and management of a funeral service establishment or branch
facility
Cases that may not be delegated to an agency subordinate, except with the concurrence of a
commitee of the board - ANSWER -1. Intentional or negligent conduct that causes or is likely to cause
injury
2. Conducting the practice of funeral services in such a manner as to constitute a danger to the
health, safety, and well-being of the staff or public
3. Impairment with an inability to practice with skill and safety
4. Inappropriate handling of dead human bodies
5. Sexual misconduct
6. Misappropriation of funds
7. Aiding or abetting unauthorized practice
8. Felony conviction by an applicant
Board-recognized associations with continuing education credit - ANSWER -1. National Funeral
Directors Association and state chapters
2. National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association and state chapters
