FSL PA STATE LAW (FUNERAL BOARD)
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
An individual has the right of notice, the right of hearing and adjudication, and the right
to appeal - Answer-Describe the rights that an individual has in the disciplinary process
when a hearing is to be conducted by the board.
1. Fine ($100-1000)
2. Imprisonment (up to 1 year)
3. Action of license - Answer-If an individual is found to have committed an act
prohibited by the statute, list the penalties that may be imposed by the board.
The board revoking your license means that they take your license away and you can
only reapply after a five year period. If they were to suspend your license it would be
suspended for a certain period of time. - Answer-Describe what it means for the board
to suspend or revoke a license and discuss the differences.
misdemeanor - Answer-List the criminal classifications, if any, resulting from an
individual being found by the board to have violated a prohibited act.
1. The difference between appeal de novo and an appellate review is for appeal de
novo the appellate court uses the trial court record but looks at everything without
looking at the ruling and for an appellate review the higher court just examines the trial
court for errors.
2. Review: in Pa, appeal de novo - Answer-Describe the difference between an appeal
de novo and an appellate review. Identify which type of review is available from a
decision of the board in your state.
1. Funeral directors license
2. Limited license
3. Supervisor's License - Answer-List all of the "ultimate" licenses which an individual
may acquire from the board to practice as a funeral director in your state. (Do not list
licenses such as apprentice, intern, widow, establishment, etc.)
21 years of age or older
Citizen of the US
No less than 900 hours and no more that 2400 hours at a school of embalming
(laboratory studies)
Graduate approved high school or equivalent
Examination of the state board
Complete two years of university/one year at accredited mortuary college, one year
internship - Answer-What are the requirements/qualification for funeral directors
license?
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
An individual has the right of notice, the right of hearing and adjudication, and the right
to appeal - Answer-Describe the rights that an individual has in the disciplinary process
when a hearing is to be conducted by the board.
1. Fine ($100-1000)
2. Imprisonment (up to 1 year)
3. Action of license - Answer-If an individual is found to have committed an act
prohibited by the statute, list the penalties that may be imposed by the board.
The board revoking your license means that they take your license away and you can
only reapply after a five year period. If they were to suspend your license it would be
suspended for a certain period of time. - Answer-Describe what it means for the board
to suspend or revoke a license and discuss the differences.
misdemeanor - Answer-List the criminal classifications, if any, resulting from an
individual being found by the board to have violated a prohibited act.
1. The difference between appeal de novo and an appellate review is for appeal de
novo the appellate court uses the trial court record but looks at everything without
looking at the ruling and for an appellate review the higher court just examines the trial
court for errors.
2. Review: in Pa, appeal de novo - Answer-Describe the difference between an appeal
de novo and an appellate review. Identify which type of review is available from a
decision of the board in your state.
1. Funeral directors license
2. Limited license
3. Supervisor's License - Answer-List all of the "ultimate" licenses which an individual
may acquire from the board to practice as a funeral director in your state. (Do not list
licenses such as apprentice, intern, widow, establishment, etc.)
21 years of age or older
Citizen of the US
No less than 900 hours and no more that 2400 hours at a school of embalming
(laboratory studies)
Graduate approved high school or equivalent
Examination of the state board
Complete two years of university/one year at accredited mortuary college, one year
internship - Answer-What are the requirements/qualification for funeral directors
license?
