NC LAWS & RULES EXAM | 327 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE 2025/2026 ALREADY
PASSED!!
How many members are on the state board? Answer - nine
How many board members are licensed? Answer - seven
How are the licensed board members chosen? Answer - four are appointed by
the governor from nominees recommended by the NCFDA; two are appointed
by the governor from nominees recommended by the FD & MA of NC; one is
appointed by the governor who is not affiliated with any funeral service trade
association
how are the unlicensed board members chosen? Answer - one is appointed by
the general assembly upon the recommendation of the president pro tempore
of the senate and another is appointed by the general assembly upon the
recommendation of the speaker of the house of representatives. they cannot
be licensed or work for someone licensed.
are board positions paid? Answer - no, except for reimbursement for necessary
travel and other expenses
are there any public members on the board? if so, how many Answer - yes,
three
,how long are the terms of board positions? Answer - three year staggered
terms
how many consecutive terms can a board member serve? Answer - two
how often does the state board have meetings? Answer - there must be at
least four meetings every year but more can be held as the board members see
fit
what entities does the board control? Answer - funeral homes, pre-need,
crematories, and cemeteries
does the board control casket stores? Answer - casket stores are not
technically funeral providers so they are not governed by the board
every place or premises devoted to or used in the care, arrangement, and
preparation for the funeral and final disposition of dead human bodies and
maintained for the convenience of the public in connection with dead human
bodies or as the place for carrying on the practice of funeral service Answer -
funeral establishment
if I own a funeral home in a larger town, but I want to keep my market share in
a nearby town (20 miles away), must I have a funeral home there or can I
locate just a funeral chapel there? Answer - any funeral home with a valid
permit can operate a maximum of two chapels within a 50 mile radius
what are the state requirements regarding the manager of a funeral
establishment? Answer - funeral providers must name a manager who
possesses a funeral service license. This must be the person who oversees the
daily operations.
,are there any rules or regulations that control how a funeral home can/must be
named? Answer - yes, chapels cannot include the word "funeral" anywhere in
its name or on its signage or building
does the state have an inspector to inspect funeral homes? Answer - yes;
inspectors can enter any establishment where funeral services are provided
and look through any files pertaining to said funeral service
what type of professional license must the inspector of the state board have?
Answer - they must possess a funeral service license
Describe the actions that can lead to losing a license or prevent a person from
obtaining a license Answer - -any person/entity who has been convicted of a
sexual offense against a minor (including convictions of attempt, solicitation, or
conspiracy to commit a sexual offense against a minor and convictions of aiding
and abetting any of these crimes; this also includes any conviction for any of
these crimes in another state which would be convicted similarly if they had
occurred in NC)
-any person/entity who had their license revoked, suspended, or was placed on
probation in another state due to a felony conviction other than those
described above
-any person/entity who had their license revoked, suspended, or was placed on
probation because of conduct related to fitness to practice
What are the requirements to be an apprentice in the state? Answer -
paperwork that states the applicant is at least 18 years old, of good moral
character, a high school graduate or the equivalent, and containing the license
number of the licensee they will be training under
how long does an apprenticeship last? Answer - twelve months and 2000
hours of work
, how long must a person have their license before they can oversee an
apprentice? Answer - five years
how many resident trainees can each funeral home have? what is the number
based on? Answer - one apprentice per 100 calls in a calendar year
what are the requirements to be a licensed funeral director in NC (a license
specifically for funeral directing)? Answer - the individual must
-be at least 18 years old
-be of good moral character
-possess a mortuary science degree or be a graduate from a funeral director
program
-have completed a 12 month apprenticeship as a funeral director within the
previous three years
-have obtained passing scores on the following exams
--arts (entry-level) exam
--state laws exam
--pathology exam
-have paid all applicable fees
what are the requirements to be a licensed embalmer in NC (a license
specifically for embalming)? Answer - the individual must
-be at least 18 years old
-be of good moral character
-possess a mortuary science degree or be a graduate from a mortuary science
program
-have completed a 12 month apprenticeship as an embalmer within the
previous three years
ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE 2025/2026 ALREADY
PASSED!!
How many members are on the state board? Answer - nine
How many board members are licensed? Answer - seven
How are the licensed board members chosen? Answer - four are appointed by
the governor from nominees recommended by the NCFDA; two are appointed
by the governor from nominees recommended by the FD & MA of NC; one is
appointed by the governor who is not affiliated with any funeral service trade
association
how are the unlicensed board members chosen? Answer - one is appointed by
the general assembly upon the recommendation of the president pro tempore
of the senate and another is appointed by the general assembly upon the
recommendation of the speaker of the house of representatives. they cannot
be licensed or work for someone licensed.
are board positions paid? Answer - no, except for reimbursement for necessary
travel and other expenses
are there any public members on the board? if so, how many Answer - yes,
three
,how long are the terms of board positions? Answer - three year staggered
terms
how many consecutive terms can a board member serve? Answer - two
how often does the state board have meetings? Answer - there must be at
least four meetings every year but more can be held as the board members see
fit
what entities does the board control? Answer - funeral homes, pre-need,
crematories, and cemeteries
does the board control casket stores? Answer - casket stores are not
technically funeral providers so they are not governed by the board
every place or premises devoted to or used in the care, arrangement, and
preparation for the funeral and final disposition of dead human bodies and
maintained for the convenience of the public in connection with dead human
bodies or as the place for carrying on the practice of funeral service Answer -
funeral establishment
if I own a funeral home in a larger town, but I want to keep my market share in
a nearby town (20 miles away), must I have a funeral home there or can I
locate just a funeral chapel there? Answer - any funeral home with a valid
permit can operate a maximum of two chapels within a 50 mile radius
what are the state requirements regarding the manager of a funeral
establishment? Answer - funeral providers must name a manager who
possesses a funeral service license. This must be the person who oversees the
daily operations.
,are there any rules or regulations that control how a funeral home can/must be
named? Answer - yes, chapels cannot include the word "funeral" anywhere in
its name or on its signage or building
does the state have an inspector to inspect funeral homes? Answer - yes;
inspectors can enter any establishment where funeral services are provided
and look through any files pertaining to said funeral service
what type of professional license must the inspector of the state board have?
Answer - they must possess a funeral service license
Describe the actions that can lead to losing a license or prevent a person from
obtaining a license Answer - -any person/entity who has been convicted of a
sexual offense against a minor (including convictions of attempt, solicitation, or
conspiracy to commit a sexual offense against a minor and convictions of aiding
and abetting any of these crimes; this also includes any conviction for any of
these crimes in another state which would be convicted similarly if they had
occurred in NC)
-any person/entity who had their license revoked, suspended, or was placed on
probation in another state due to a felony conviction other than those
described above
-any person/entity who had their license revoked, suspended, or was placed on
probation because of conduct related to fitness to practice
What are the requirements to be an apprentice in the state? Answer -
paperwork that states the applicant is at least 18 years old, of good moral
character, a high school graduate or the equivalent, and containing the license
number of the licensee they will be training under
how long does an apprenticeship last? Answer - twelve months and 2000
hours of work
, how long must a person have their license before they can oversee an
apprentice? Answer - five years
how many resident trainees can each funeral home have? what is the number
based on? Answer - one apprentice per 100 calls in a calendar year
what are the requirements to be a licensed funeral director in NC (a license
specifically for funeral directing)? Answer - the individual must
-be at least 18 years old
-be of good moral character
-possess a mortuary science degree or be a graduate from a funeral director
program
-have completed a 12 month apprenticeship as a funeral director within the
previous three years
-have obtained passing scores on the following exams
--arts (entry-level) exam
--state laws exam
--pathology exam
-have paid all applicable fees
what are the requirements to be a licensed embalmer in NC (a license
specifically for embalming)? Answer - the individual must
-be at least 18 years old
-be of good moral character
-possess a mortuary science degree or be a graduate from a mortuary science
program
-have completed a 12 month apprenticeship as an embalmer within the
previous three years
