NYS FUNERAL LAW EXAM STUDY
GUIDE Questions and Answers 2026 |
Comprehensive Review with Detailed
Rationales | Grade A+
• What are the nys regulations on the display of funeral signs? -✓✓-
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? -✓✓False
• Must a Funeral firm display a sign outside the building? -✓✓Yes, with
a minimum of 1.5 inches
• Can non-licensed funeral home employees have buisness cards? -
✓✓No, only registered funeral directors with license may have business
cards
• How do New York State laws govern advertising in relation to funeral
homes? -✓✓-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? -✓✓Yes (it is now)
• Who may execute an anatomical gift? -✓✓-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? -✓✓Yes
• Can a funeral home require that funeral bills be paid in advance? -
✓✓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? -✓✓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?
-✓✓No. Must be listed as a cash advanced item
• What amount does NYS reimburse localities for burial of the indigent?
-✓✓$900
GUIDE Questions and Answers 2026 |
Comprehensive Review with Detailed
Rationales | Grade A+
• What are the nys regulations on the display of funeral signs? -✓✓-
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? -✓✓False
• Must a Funeral firm display a sign outside the building? -✓✓Yes, with
a minimum of 1.5 inches
• Can non-licensed funeral home employees have buisness cards? -
✓✓No, only registered funeral directors with license may have business
cards
• How do New York State laws govern advertising in relation to funeral
homes? -✓✓-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? -✓✓Yes (it is now)
• Who may execute an anatomical gift? -✓✓-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? -✓✓Yes
• Can a funeral home require that funeral bills be paid in advance? -
✓✓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? -✓✓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?
-✓✓No. Must be listed as a cash advanced item
• What amount does NYS reimburse localities for burial of the indigent?
-✓✓$900
