NEW YORK STATE FUNERAL LAW EXAM STUDY
GUIDE 2026 PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH FULL
SOLUTION GRADED A+
◉ An application must be filed with the state to renew a funeral
director registration every biennium and there is a. Answer: $125.00
renewal fee for registration
◉ Questions to be answered for renewal of FUNERAL DIRECTOR
REGISTRATION. Answer: *Do they currently work in funeral service
in NY?
- IF the answer is yes, they must include the average number of
hours per week, the name and registration number of the funeral
firm, and disclose if they are currently the registered manager of the
funeral establishment.
*Have they been convicted of a crime (misdemeanor or felony) in the
2 year period immediately preceding the date of the application?
-Misdemeanor, no further information is required
-Felony, must identify the crime, jurisdiction, and disposition of the
charge, as well as attach a certified copy of the court transcript.
,*Have they been found in violation of the PBL or any statue, rule or
regulation relating to funeral directing in the 2 year period
immediately preceding the date of application?
-For those in violation, a statement must be attached describing the
nature of the violation.
*Completed the minimum required number of CEUs during the
current biennium period
-Provide live hours, number of non-live hours, and the total
completed.
- Did you complete a 2 hour live law course?
*Notice stating whether or not they under any obligation to pay
child support in NYS?
- Individuals who are 4 months or more in arrears in child support
may be subject to suspension of any NYS issued business,
professional, and/or drivers licenses.
- Including a funeral director license
◉ For advertising purposes, a funeral firm may use the name of an
inactive funeral director.... Answer: As long as they disclose the
inactive status in the advertising to promotional materials
◉ Inactive registration periods follow the same biennium periods
as... Answer: Active registrations, and the biennium fee is $125.00
,◉ A person licensed and registered as a funeral director may
present themselves as... Answer: A funeral director, undertaker, or
mortician. This includes in advertising.
◉ Carrying Identification. Answer: A funeral direct must carry their
CURRENT REGISTRATION CARD whenever they are performing
funeral service duties or are on the premises of any funeral
establishment.
◉ Upon request a funeral director must present their current
biennium registration card for identification to any of the following.
Answer: -Representatives of the state or any municipal government
engaged in the administration or enforcement of law
- Representatives of a cemetery, crematory, hospital, common
carrier, or casket showrooms
-Persons having lawful possession of human remains, the release of
which is sought by the funeral director
◉ Replacement of credentials. Answer: The state will issues a
duplicate license or certificate upon the payment of a $20.00 fee.
, ◉ Any change of residence address for the holder of a state issued
registration to engage in funeral service practices must be reported
to the state in writing. Answer: Within 10 days after the change
◉ Minimum hours of continuing education. Answer: 12 hours
2 of these hours must relate to applicable state laws, rules, and
regulations in the funeral service affecting funeral directing,
embalming, and preened services.
◉ Subjects of continuing education. Answer: -natural sciences
-funeral service counseling
-management services
-business administration
-organ procurement
-aftercare
-religion
-funeral customs
-data processing
-preneed services
-jurisprudence (federal, state, and local)
-hospice and similar outreach programs
-restorative arts and embalming
GUIDE 2026 PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH FULL
SOLUTION GRADED A+
◉ An application must be filed with the state to renew a funeral
director registration every biennium and there is a. Answer: $125.00
renewal fee for registration
◉ Questions to be answered for renewal of FUNERAL DIRECTOR
REGISTRATION. Answer: *Do they currently work in funeral service
in NY?
- IF the answer is yes, they must include the average number of
hours per week, the name and registration number of the funeral
firm, and disclose if they are currently the registered manager of the
funeral establishment.
*Have they been convicted of a crime (misdemeanor or felony) in the
2 year period immediately preceding the date of the application?
-Misdemeanor, no further information is required
-Felony, must identify the crime, jurisdiction, and disposition of the
charge, as well as attach a certified copy of the court transcript.
,*Have they been found in violation of the PBL or any statue, rule or
regulation relating to funeral directing in the 2 year period
immediately preceding the date of application?
-For those in violation, a statement must be attached describing the
nature of the violation.
*Completed the minimum required number of CEUs during the
current biennium period
-Provide live hours, number of non-live hours, and the total
completed.
- Did you complete a 2 hour live law course?
*Notice stating whether or not they under any obligation to pay
child support in NYS?
- Individuals who are 4 months or more in arrears in child support
may be subject to suspension of any NYS issued business,
professional, and/or drivers licenses.
- Including a funeral director license
◉ For advertising purposes, a funeral firm may use the name of an
inactive funeral director.... Answer: As long as they disclose the
inactive status in the advertising to promotional materials
◉ Inactive registration periods follow the same biennium periods
as... Answer: Active registrations, and the biennium fee is $125.00
,◉ A person licensed and registered as a funeral director may
present themselves as... Answer: A funeral director, undertaker, or
mortician. This includes in advertising.
◉ Carrying Identification. Answer: A funeral direct must carry their
CURRENT REGISTRATION CARD whenever they are performing
funeral service duties or are on the premises of any funeral
establishment.
◉ Upon request a funeral director must present their current
biennium registration card for identification to any of the following.
Answer: -Representatives of the state or any municipal government
engaged in the administration or enforcement of law
- Representatives of a cemetery, crematory, hospital, common
carrier, or casket showrooms
-Persons having lawful possession of human remains, the release of
which is sought by the funeral director
◉ Replacement of credentials. Answer: The state will issues a
duplicate license or certificate upon the payment of a $20.00 fee.
, ◉ Any change of residence address for the holder of a state issued
registration to engage in funeral service practices must be reported
to the state in writing. Answer: Within 10 days after the change
◉ Minimum hours of continuing education. Answer: 12 hours
2 of these hours must relate to applicable state laws, rules, and
regulations in the funeral service affecting funeral directing,
embalming, and preened services.
◉ Subjects of continuing education. Answer: -natural sciences
-funeral service counseling
-management services
-business administration
-organ procurement
-aftercare
-religion
-funeral customs
-data processing
-preneed services
-jurisprudence (federal, state, and local)
-hospice and similar outreach programs
-restorative arts and embalming
