Florida Funeral Laws and Rules Exam
1. 48 Hours Ans : How long must a body be retained before being donated to
medical science?
2. The County Commissioner Ans : Who is responsible for the identification of a
de- ceased and notifying relatives of the death?
3. The Direct Disposer Ans : Who is responsible for filling out the DC when
death is under the jurisdiction of the ME?
4. 10 Days Prior to moving Ans : When must a funeral establishment notify the
state regulatory agency, when they are moving?
5. $5,000.00 Ans : What is the maximum fine presented for a violation of
revocation or suspension of a preneed license?
6. 2 years Ans : The photo on a license must be no older than how many years?
7. An Auto Clave Ans : When inspecting a prep room, inspectors would not find this
8. loco parentis Ans : term used for "in place of a parent."
9. Within 5 days Ans : If the place of death is unknown, it shall be registered in the
district in which the dead body was found within how many days?
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, 10. 1. An autopsy is pending
2. Toxicology, laboratory or other reports have not been completed
3. The identity of the dead is unknown Ans : Under what circumstances would the
local registrar grant an extension of time for a death certificate to be filed?
11. 72 Hours Ans : How much time does the Medical Examiner have to sign a DC?
12. 3 years Ans : How long is a district medical examiner in office?
13. The board of county commissioners in the respective districts Ans : Who estab-
lishes the salary and fees for a district medical examiner?
14. The board of county commissioners Ans : The district medical examiner
submits an annual budget to who?
15. The county in which the death occurred. Ans : When a body is transported by
the district ME, who pays for the transportation?
16. Receiving Vaults - for at least 48 hours. Ans : All bodies received by the
anatomical board should be stored in what? And for how long?
17. Third Degree Felony Ans : If an employee of the vital stats office knowingly
furnishes a death certificate in deception is committing what?
18. Second Degree Felony Ans : Purchase or sale of human organs for valuable
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1. 48 Hours Ans : How long must a body be retained before being donated to
medical science?
2. The County Commissioner Ans : Who is responsible for the identification of a
de- ceased and notifying relatives of the death?
3. The Direct Disposer Ans : Who is responsible for filling out the DC when
death is under the jurisdiction of the ME?
4. 10 Days Prior to moving Ans : When must a funeral establishment notify the
state regulatory agency, when they are moving?
5. $5,000.00 Ans : What is the maximum fine presented for a violation of
revocation or suspension of a preneed license?
6. 2 years Ans : The photo on a license must be no older than how many years?
7. An Auto Clave Ans : When inspecting a prep room, inspectors would not find this
8. loco parentis Ans : term used for "in place of a parent."
9. Within 5 days Ans : If the place of death is unknown, it shall be registered in the
district in which the dead body was found within how many days?
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, 10. 1. An autopsy is pending
2. Toxicology, laboratory or other reports have not been completed
3. The identity of the dead is unknown Ans : Under what circumstances would the
local registrar grant an extension of time for a death certificate to be filed?
11. 72 Hours Ans : How much time does the Medical Examiner have to sign a DC?
12. 3 years Ans : How long is a district medical examiner in office?
13. The board of county commissioners in the respective districts Ans : Who estab-
lishes the salary and fees for a district medical examiner?
14. The board of county commissioners Ans : The district medical examiner
submits an annual budget to who?
15. The county in which the death occurred. Ans : When a body is transported by
the district ME, who pays for the transportation?
16. Receiving Vaults - for at least 48 hours. Ans : All bodies received by the
anatomical board should be stored in what? And for how long?
17. Third Degree Felony Ans : If an employee of the vital stats office knowingly
furnishes a death certificate in deception is committing what?
18. Second Degree Felony Ans : Purchase or sale of human organs for valuable
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