Georgia State Board of Funeral Service
Exam
How many members are on the SBOFS? Correct answers Seven
How is the SBOFS comprised? Correct answers Seven Members who are
Appointed by the Governor. Six are funeral directors (five years experience in
state), and one is a
non-industry-consumer-advocate.
How long is the term for the SBOFS? Correct answers Six Years
How often does the SBOFS meet? Correct answers Required to meet
annually, but meets monthly in Macon, GA.
What is the mission of the SBOFS? Correct answers 1. Ensuring the proper
care and disposition of dead human bodies.
The SBOFS is authorized to: Correct answers 1. Develop standards of
proficiency and qualifications for those engaged or wish to engage in
FD/Emb.
2. Revoke and Suspend licenses.
3. Establish or amend the rules/regulations governing FD/Emb.
4. Develop standards of cleanliness and sanitation
5. Setting minimum standards of appearance for FH/Crematories
What is the role of the FDFCC? Correct answers Tasked with always making
sure that the establishment is always in compliance with the regulations set
forth by the SBOFS.
An FDFCC has days to notify the SBOFS of separation from the
establishment. Correct answers Five
An FDFCC has days to notify the SBOFS of change of
ownership of an establishment. Correct answers 15
Can a person legally serve as the FDFCC for more than one
establishment? Correct answers No
Georgia Cemetery & Funeral Services Act of 2000 Correct answers Makes it
unlawful for any person to offer or sell any preneed burial services or funeral
merchandise in the state of Georgia without being registered as a preneed
dealer or preneed agent.
Are preneed funds taxable? Correct answers No
, 100% of Preneed funds for burial/funeral expenses must be deposited
in: Correct answers 1. State Bank
2. State S&L
3. Federal Bank
4. Federal S&L
Preneed funds may NOT be: Correct answers 1. Transferred
5. Pledged
6. Hypothecated
The preneed dealer shall have days, after becoming aware of the fact, to
correct any amount that is less than it should be. Correct answers 15
Can interest from preneed funds be used by the FD to pay for
merchandise? Correct answers No
Revocable Contract (Type of Preneed Contract) Correct answers May be
terminated by the purchaser at any time prior to death with a refund of the
monies paid.
Irrevocable Contract (Type of Preneed Contract) Correct answers The
contract cannot be terminated or cancelled.
Guaranteed Contract (Type of Preneed Contract) Correct answers FH
guarantees that the services and merchandise will be provided at the time
of need for an amount not exceeding the original amount of the contract
plus any interest.
Non-Guaranteed Contract (Type of Preneed Contract) Correct answers FH
agrees that the amount prepaid plus any interest will be credited to the
balance due. However, the cost of the funeral will be current pricing at the
time of death.
Apprenticeship License Correct answers 1. Must be registered with the
SBOFS
7. Serve 3,120 hours in no less that 18 months
8. Regular business hours: 8am-10pm
9. Case/Hour reports should be submitted to the SBOFS every six months.
10.Apprenticeship must be served under a board approved supervising
FD/Emb
11.Apprenticeship must be served at a board approved establishment.
How long must a preceptor be licensed before taking on an
apprentice? Correct answers Three Years
FD/Emb License Correct answers 1. Submit proper application to the
SBOFS
12.Must be 18 years of age and have good character
13.High School Graduate or GED
14.Graduated from an accredited Mortuary College
15.Must have completed an apprenticeship of 3,120 hours (50 FD
cases/50 Emb cases)
Exam
How many members are on the SBOFS? Correct answers Seven
How is the SBOFS comprised? Correct answers Seven Members who are
Appointed by the Governor. Six are funeral directors (five years experience in
state), and one is a
non-industry-consumer-advocate.
How long is the term for the SBOFS? Correct answers Six Years
How often does the SBOFS meet? Correct answers Required to meet
annually, but meets monthly in Macon, GA.
What is the mission of the SBOFS? Correct answers 1. Ensuring the proper
care and disposition of dead human bodies.
The SBOFS is authorized to: Correct answers 1. Develop standards of
proficiency and qualifications for those engaged or wish to engage in
FD/Emb.
2. Revoke and Suspend licenses.
3. Establish or amend the rules/regulations governing FD/Emb.
4. Develop standards of cleanliness and sanitation
5. Setting minimum standards of appearance for FH/Crematories
What is the role of the FDFCC? Correct answers Tasked with always making
sure that the establishment is always in compliance with the regulations set
forth by the SBOFS.
An FDFCC has days to notify the SBOFS of separation from the
establishment. Correct answers Five
An FDFCC has days to notify the SBOFS of change of
ownership of an establishment. Correct answers 15
Can a person legally serve as the FDFCC for more than one
establishment? Correct answers No
Georgia Cemetery & Funeral Services Act of 2000 Correct answers Makes it
unlawful for any person to offer or sell any preneed burial services or funeral
merchandise in the state of Georgia without being registered as a preneed
dealer or preneed agent.
Are preneed funds taxable? Correct answers No
, 100% of Preneed funds for burial/funeral expenses must be deposited
in: Correct answers 1. State Bank
2. State S&L
3. Federal Bank
4. Federal S&L
Preneed funds may NOT be: Correct answers 1. Transferred
5. Pledged
6. Hypothecated
The preneed dealer shall have days, after becoming aware of the fact, to
correct any amount that is less than it should be. Correct answers 15
Can interest from preneed funds be used by the FD to pay for
merchandise? Correct answers No
Revocable Contract (Type of Preneed Contract) Correct answers May be
terminated by the purchaser at any time prior to death with a refund of the
monies paid.
Irrevocable Contract (Type of Preneed Contract) Correct answers The
contract cannot be terminated or cancelled.
Guaranteed Contract (Type of Preneed Contract) Correct answers FH
guarantees that the services and merchandise will be provided at the time
of need for an amount not exceeding the original amount of the contract
plus any interest.
Non-Guaranteed Contract (Type of Preneed Contract) Correct answers FH
agrees that the amount prepaid plus any interest will be credited to the
balance due. However, the cost of the funeral will be current pricing at the
time of death.
Apprenticeship License Correct answers 1. Must be registered with the
SBOFS
7. Serve 3,120 hours in no less that 18 months
8. Regular business hours: 8am-10pm
9. Case/Hour reports should be submitted to the SBOFS every six months.
10.Apprenticeship must be served under a board approved supervising
FD/Emb
11.Apprenticeship must be served at a board approved establishment.
How long must a preceptor be licensed before taking on an
apprentice? Correct answers Three Years
FD/Emb License Correct answers 1. Submit proper application to the
SBOFS
12.Must be 18 years of age and have good character
13.High School Graduate or GED
14.Graduated from an accredited Mortuary College
15.Must have completed an apprenticeship of 3,120 hours (50 FD
cases/50 Emb cases)
