CALIFORNIA FUNERAL DIRECTOR EXAM
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What is the penalty if a funeral establishment knowingly fails to present a copy
of a preneed agreement to the survivor of the deceased or the responsible party?
(BPC 7745) - ANSWER-A civil fine equal to 3 times the cost of the preneed, or
$1000, whichever is greater.
Written instruction regarding goods or services or both for final disposition of
human remains when the goods or services are not provided until the time of
death, and may be either unfunded or paid for in advance of need (16 CCR
1277) - ANSWER-Preneed arrangement
Assume a licensed funeral establishment hires a new licensed funeral director to
manage the establishment. When must the funeral establishment notify the
bureau of the change in designated managers? (16 CCR 1213 (a)) - ANSWER-
Within 10 days AFTER the effective date.
What price ranges must be included on the Casket Price List? (16 CCR 1258.1
(c) (1)) - ANSWER-All caskets regularly offered for sale.
All alternative containers regularly offered for sale.
Person who pays the money used for preneed arrangements. (BPC 7736) -
ANSWER-Trustor
What is the definition of a storage room? (16 CCR 1223 (e)) - ANSWER-
Suitable room, not open to the public, which is used by a licensed funeral
establishment for the storage or holding of human remains prior to disposition.
,Which physicians cannot participate the process for removing an anatomical
part? (HSC 7150.65 (i)) - ANSWER-Neither the physician who attends the
decedent at death nor the physician who determines the time of the decedent's
death.
To whom may the state department release unclaimed human remains? (HSC
7203) - ANSWER-Solely for the purpose of instruction and study in the
promotion of medical, chiropractic, and embalming education and science
within the state.
What other business can be conducted on the same premises as a funeral
establishment? (BPC 7616 (e)) - ANSWER-Ambulance service
What is the definition of embalming used on the "Authorization to Accept or
Decline Embalming"? (16 CCR 1214) - ANSWER-The addition to, or
replacement of, bodily fluids by chemical preservatives or the application of
chemical preservatives for the temporary preservation of the body.
A rigid container which is designed for the encasement of human remains and
which is usually constructed of wood, metal, fiberglass, plastic, or like material,
and ornamented and lined with fabric. (16 CCR 1258.1 (f)) - ANSWER-Casket
Within how many hours must a "scattering urn" dissolve and release the
cremated remains after being placed at sea? (HSC 7117.1) - ANSWER-4 hours
What ingredients are NOT allowed to be used in embalming? (16 CCR 1222) -
ANSWER-Heavy minerals or metallic substances which have a poisonous
effect, such as arsenic, lead, and mercury.
What documents are required before disposing of human remains? (HSC
103050) - ANSWER-Death certificate and Permit for Disposition.
, Can a funeral establishment license be assigned? (BPC 7630) - ANSWER-Yes
What information must be included on the signed declaration with respect to the
disposition of cremated remains? (BPC 7685.2 (b)) - ANSWER-Names of
persons with right to control disposition and person who is contracting.
Name of the deceased.
Name of funeral establishments in possession of the remains.
Name of crematorium.
Specific instructions regarding disposition.
Who is responsible for providing information for death certificates? (HSC
102780, 102800, 102805) - ANSWER-Funeral director
Attending physician or coroner
Embalmer
When does a certificate of apprenticeship expire? (BPC 7664) - ANSWER-
When embalmer license is issued or 6 years from date of registration, whichever
comes first.
When can a licensed physician assistant sign the death certificate? (HSC
102795) - ANSWER-Under the supervision of physician or surgeon, if the
physician assistant has visited the patient within 72 hours of the patient's death.
What are the requirements for funeral establishments wishing to share either or
both a storage or preparation room? (16 CCR 1223.1 & BPC 7616) -
ANSWER-Common ownership or contactual agreement.
Within close geographical proximity (within 60 miles.)
Designated separate labeled areas.
2026 WITH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS||
ALREADY GRADED A+|| GUARANTEED PASS
What is the penalty if a funeral establishment knowingly fails to present a copy
of a preneed agreement to the survivor of the deceased or the responsible party?
(BPC 7745) - ANSWER-A civil fine equal to 3 times the cost of the preneed, or
$1000, whichever is greater.
Written instruction regarding goods or services or both for final disposition of
human remains when the goods or services are not provided until the time of
death, and may be either unfunded or paid for in advance of need (16 CCR
1277) - ANSWER-Preneed arrangement
Assume a licensed funeral establishment hires a new licensed funeral director to
manage the establishment. When must the funeral establishment notify the
bureau of the change in designated managers? (16 CCR 1213 (a)) - ANSWER-
Within 10 days AFTER the effective date.
What price ranges must be included on the Casket Price List? (16 CCR 1258.1
(c) (1)) - ANSWER-All caskets regularly offered for sale.
All alternative containers regularly offered for sale.
Person who pays the money used for preneed arrangements. (BPC 7736) -
ANSWER-Trustor
What is the definition of a storage room? (16 CCR 1223 (e)) - ANSWER-
Suitable room, not open to the public, which is used by a licensed funeral
establishment for the storage or holding of human remains prior to disposition.
,Which physicians cannot participate the process for removing an anatomical
part? (HSC 7150.65 (i)) - ANSWER-Neither the physician who attends the
decedent at death nor the physician who determines the time of the decedent's
death.
To whom may the state department release unclaimed human remains? (HSC
7203) - ANSWER-Solely for the purpose of instruction and study in the
promotion of medical, chiropractic, and embalming education and science
within the state.
What other business can be conducted on the same premises as a funeral
establishment? (BPC 7616 (e)) - ANSWER-Ambulance service
What is the definition of embalming used on the "Authorization to Accept or
Decline Embalming"? (16 CCR 1214) - ANSWER-The addition to, or
replacement of, bodily fluids by chemical preservatives or the application of
chemical preservatives for the temporary preservation of the body.
A rigid container which is designed for the encasement of human remains and
which is usually constructed of wood, metal, fiberglass, plastic, or like material,
and ornamented and lined with fabric. (16 CCR 1258.1 (f)) - ANSWER-Casket
Within how many hours must a "scattering urn" dissolve and release the
cremated remains after being placed at sea? (HSC 7117.1) - ANSWER-4 hours
What ingredients are NOT allowed to be used in embalming? (16 CCR 1222) -
ANSWER-Heavy minerals or metallic substances which have a poisonous
effect, such as arsenic, lead, and mercury.
What documents are required before disposing of human remains? (HSC
103050) - ANSWER-Death certificate and Permit for Disposition.
, Can a funeral establishment license be assigned? (BPC 7630) - ANSWER-Yes
What information must be included on the signed declaration with respect to the
disposition of cremated remains? (BPC 7685.2 (b)) - ANSWER-Names of
persons with right to control disposition and person who is contracting.
Name of the deceased.
Name of funeral establishments in possession of the remains.
Name of crematorium.
Specific instructions regarding disposition.
Who is responsible for providing information for death certificates? (HSC
102780, 102800, 102805) - ANSWER-Funeral director
Attending physician or coroner
Embalmer
When does a certificate of apprenticeship expire? (BPC 7664) - ANSWER-
When embalmer license is issued or 6 years from date of registration, whichever
comes first.
When can a licensed physician assistant sign the death certificate? (HSC
102795) - ANSWER-Under the supervision of physician or surgeon, if the
physician assistant has visited the patient within 72 hours of the patient's death.
What are the requirements for funeral establishments wishing to share either or
both a storage or preparation room? (16 CCR 1223.1 & BPC 7616) -
ANSWER-Common ownership or contactual agreement.
Within close geographical proximity (within 60 miles.)
Designated separate labeled areas.
