NEW YORK STATE FUNERAL LAW
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ What are the nys regulations on the display of funeral signs?
Answer: -must be a minimum of 1.5 inches
-casket display room must be a minimum of .5 inch
-must be conspicously displayed
◉ True or False: Food and Beverage is prohibited in the funeral
establishment? Answer: False
◉ Must a Funeral firm display a sign outside the building? Answer:
Yes, with a minimum of 1.5 inches
◉ Can non-licensed funeral home employees have buisness cards?
Answer: No, only registered funeral directors with license may have
business cards
◉ How do New York State laws govern advertising in relation to
funeral homes? Answer: -sign in front with name as registered and a
minimum of 1.5 inches
-business cards are only for funeral directors
, -must disclose if your license is inactive
◉ In New York State, is it legal to serve food and beverages in the
funeral home? Answer: Yes (it is now)
◉ Who may execute an anatomical gift? Answer: -anyone over the
age of 18 and of sound mind
-the next of kin
-designated agent
◉ Can an anatomical gift be executed through a will? Answer: Yes
◉ Can a funeral home require that funeral bills be paid in advance?
Answer: Yes. However, this must be disclosed in your itemization
statement or agreement. All customers must be treated equally.
◉ Can a funeral home charge interest on an unpaid balance? If so
how much? Answer: Yes, the maximum rate of interest that a funeral
home can charge is 16%, pursuant to the NYS banking law
◉ Can a funeral home charge back to the family a credit card
surcharge? Answer: No. Must be listed as a cash advanced item
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ What are the nys regulations on the display of funeral signs?
Answer: -must be a minimum of 1.5 inches
-casket display room must be a minimum of .5 inch
-must be conspicously displayed
◉ True or False: Food and Beverage is prohibited in the funeral
establishment? Answer: False
◉ Must a Funeral firm display a sign outside the building? Answer:
Yes, with a minimum of 1.5 inches
◉ Can non-licensed funeral home employees have buisness cards?
Answer: No, only registered funeral directors with license may have
business cards
◉ How do New York State laws govern advertising in relation to
funeral homes? Answer: -sign in front with name as registered and a
minimum of 1.5 inches
-business cards are only for funeral directors
, -must disclose if your license is inactive
◉ In New York State, is it legal to serve food and beverages in the
funeral home? Answer: Yes (it is now)
◉ Who may execute an anatomical gift? Answer: -anyone over the
age of 18 and of sound mind
-the next of kin
-designated agent
◉ Can an anatomical gift be executed through a will? Answer: Yes
◉ Can a funeral home require that funeral bills be paid in advance?
Answer: Yes. However, this must be disclosed in your itemization
statement or agreement. All customers must be treated equally.
◉ Can a funeral home charge interest on an unpaid balance? If so
how much? Answer: Yes, the maximum rate of interest that a funeral
home can charge is 16%, pursuant to the NYS banking law
◉ Can a funeral home charge back to the family a credit card
surcharge? Answer: No. Must be listed as a cash advanced item
