1. What is the purpose of a combination funeral establishment in Nevada?
A. To offer both burial and cremation services under one license
B. To provide pre-need and at-need services exclusively
C. To combine mortuary and cemetery operations at one location
D. To specialize in international transportation of remains
Answer & Rationale:
C. To combine mortuary and cemetery operations at one location
Rationale: A combination funeral establishment integrates mortuary and
cemetery services, offering families a convenient, all-in-one location for
their needs.
2. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for obtaining a Nevada
funeral arranger’s license?
A. Passing the state-specific exam
B. Submitting fingerprints for a background check
C. Completing a degree in mortuary science
D. Paying the application fee
Answer & Rationale:
C. Completing a degree in mortuary science
Rationale: While a degree in mortuary science is required for funeral
directors and embalmers, funeral arrangers in Nevada do not need this
degree. They must pass the state exam, undergo a background check, and
pay the necessary fees.
,3. What must be included in a Nevada pre-need funeral contract to ensure
compliance with state law?
A. A provision for future price adjustments
B. A guarantee of immediate services
C. A statement about funding mechanisms (e.g., trust or insurance)
D. A waiver for embalming requirements
Answer & Rationale:
C. A statement about funding mechanisms (e.g., trust or insurance)
Rationale: Pre-need contracts in Nevada must clearly disclose how funds are
managed, whether through trust accounts or insurance, to protect the
consumer's investment.
4. When a family requests a refund for unused services in a pre-need
contract, what must the funeral arranger do?
A. Deny the request and refer the family to the Nevada Funeral Board
B. Refund all unused funds minus administrative fees
C. Transfer the remaining funds to a general trust
D. Request a court order to determine the validity
Answer & Rationale:
B. Refund all unused funds minus administrative fees
Rationale: Nevada law mandates that unused funds from pre-need contracts
be refunded to the family, minus reasonable administrative fees, as outlined
in the agreement.
, 5. What is the role of the Nevada Funeral Board in disciplinary actions?
A. To revoke licenses without hearings
B. To investigate complaints and enforce penalties
C. To regulate only cemeteries
D. To arbitrate disputes between families and funeral homes
Answer & Rationale:
B. To investigate complaints and enforce penalties
Rationale: The Nevada Funeral Board ensures professional accountability
by investigating complaints and taking disciplinary actions as needed.
6. When must a general price list (GPL) be presented to a client?
A. Upon request or inquiry about services
B. After a contract is signed
C. Only if they decide to purchase services
D. During the final payment process
Answer & Rationale:
A. Upon request or inquiry about services
Rationale: The FTC Funeral Rule mandates that the GPL be provided at
the beginning of any discussion about funeral services or prices to ensure
transparency.
7. In Nevada, what is the penalty for practicing as a funeral arranger
without a valid license?
A. A warning from the Nevada Funeral Board
A. To offer both burial and cremation services under one license
B. To provide pre-need and at-need services exclusively
C. To combine mortuary and cemetery operations at one location
D. To specialize in international transportation of remains
Answer & Rationale:
C. To combine mortuary and cemetery operations at one location
Rationale: A combination funeral establishment integrates mortuary and
cemetery services, offering families a convenient, all-in-one location for
their needs.
2. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for obtaining a Nevada
funeral arranger’s license?
A. Passing the state-specific exam
B. Submitting fingerprints for a background check
C. Completing a degree in mortuary science
D. Paying the application fee
Answer & Rationale:
C. Completing a degree in mortuary science
Rationale: While a degree in mortuary science is required for funeral
directors and embalmers, funeral arrangers in Nevada do not need this
degree. They must pass the state exam, undergo a background check, and
pay the necessary fees.
,3. What must be included in a Nevada pre-need funeral contract to ensure
compliance with state law?
A. A provision for future price adjustments
B. A guarantee of immediate services
C. A statement about funding mechanisms (e.g., trust or insurance)
D. A waiver for embalming requirements
Answer & Rationale:
C. A statement about funding mechanisms (e.g., trust or insurance)
Rationale: Pre-need contracts in Nevada must clearly disclose how funds are
managed, whether through trust accounts or insurance, to protect the
consumer's investment.
4. When a family requests a refund for unused services in a pre-need
contract, what must the funeral arranger do?
A. Deny the request and refer the family to the Nevada Funeral Board
B. Refund all unused funds minus administrative fees
C. Transfer the remaining funds to a general trust
D. Request a court order to determine the validity
Answer & Rationale:
B. Refund all unused funds minus administrative fees
Rationale: Nevada law mandates that unused funds from pre-need contracts
be refunded to the family, minus reasonable administrative fees, as outlined
in the agreement.
, 5. What is the role of the Nevada Funeral Board in disciplinary actions?
A. To revoke licenses without hearings
B. To investigate complaints and enforce penalties
C. To regulate only cemeteries
D. To arbitrate disputes between families and funeral homes
Answer & Rationale:
B. To investigate complaints and enforce penalties
Rationale: The Nevada Funeral Board ensures professional accountability
by investigating complaints and taking disciplinary actions as needed.
6. When must a general price list (GPL) be presented to a client?
A. Upon request or inquiry about services
B. After a contract is signed
C. Only if they decide to purchase services
D. During the final payment process
Answer & Rationale:
A. Upon request or inquiry about services
Rationale: The FTC Funeral Rule mandates that the GPL be provided at
the beginning of any discussion about funeral services or prices to ensure
transparency.
7. In Nevada, what is the penalty for practicing as a funeral arranger
without a valid license?
A. A warning from the Nevada Funeral Board
