Funeral Arts National Board Exam
Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the FTC Funeral Rule designed to protect?
✔✔Consumer rights and disclosure of funeral service prices
What is a basic responsibility of a funeral director at a graveside service?
✔✔Conducting the service and coordinating burial
Which type of casket contains a gasket to prevent leakage?
✔✔Sealed casket
What is the primary reason for using embalming dye?
✔✔To restore natural coloration to the body
Which type of funeral is conducted immediately without embalming?
✔✔Direct burial
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,What is the main ethical responsibility when a client requests something illegal in funeral
arrangements?
✔✔Refuse and explain legal and ethical obligations
What is the first step in preparing a body for embalming?
✔✔Arterial injection
Which chemical is most commonly used in arterial embalming fluid?
✔✔Formaldehyde
When performing a cavity embalming, what is injected into the body cavities?
✔✔Cavity fluid
What is the primary purpose of embalming?
✔✔Preservation, sanitation, and presentation of the deceased
What type of metal is steel in casket construction?
✔✔Ferrous
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, What type of metal is copper in casket construction?
✔✔Non-ferrous
When must a Jewish funeral typically occur after death?
✔✔Within 24 hours
Which religious tradition commonly prefers cremation over burial?
✔✔Hindu
What is the main legal document authorizing a body to be transported across state lines?
✔✔Burial-transit permit
What is required before embalming a body in most jurisdictions?
✔✔Written authorization from next of kin
What is the main goal of a funeral director during the arrangement conference?
✔✔Gather information for death certificate and funeral planning
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Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the FTC Funeral Rule designed to protect?
✔✔Consumer rights and disclosure of funeral service prices
What is a basic responsibility of a funeral director at a graveside service?
✔✔Conducting the service and coordinating burial
Which type of casket contains a gasket to prevent leakage?
✔✔Sealed casket
What is the primary reason for using embalming dye?
✔✔To restore natural coloration to the body
Which type of funeral is conducted immediately without embalming?
✔✔Direct burial
1
,What is the main ethical responsibility when a client requests something illegal in funeral
arrangements?
✔✔Refuse and explain legal and ethical obligations
What is the first step in preparing a body for embalming?
✔✔Arterial injection
Which chemical is most commonly used in arterial embalming fluid?
✔✔Formaldehyde
When performing a cavity embalming, what is injected into the body cavities?
✔✔Cavity fluid
What is the primary purpose of embalming?
✔✔Preservation, sanitation, and presentation of the deceased
What type of metal is steel in casket construction?
✔✔Ferrous
2
, What type of metal is copper in casket construction?
✔✔Non-ferrous
When must a Jewish funeral typically occur after death?
✔✔Within 24 hours
Which religious tradition commonly prefers cremation over burial?
✔✔Hindu
What is the main legal document authorizing a body to be transported across state lines?
✔✔Burial-transit permit
What is required before embalming a body in most jurisdictions?
✔✔Written authorization from next of kin
What is the main goal of a funeral director during the arrangement conference?
✔✔Gather information for death certificate and funeral planning
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