Arkansas State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors
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How many members does the board consist of? correct answers 7
Who appoints board members at the advice and consent of the senate? correct answers The
Governor
How long is a board term appointment? correct answers 3 years
What kind of members comprise the board? correct answers 4 members, 1 from each
congressional district
1 at large representative appointed from 3 nominees
1 member designated as a consumer representative
1 member elderly representative
How is the board "consumer representative" selected? correct answers Appointed from the state
at large, subject to confirmation by the Senate, but he or she shall not be required to be appointed
from a list submitted by the licensed embalmers and funeral directors. Full voting member.
How is the board "elderly representative" selected? correct answers Not actively engaged or
retired from the FD/EM
60 years of age or older
Appointed from state at large subject to senate confirmation
Not required to be appointed from submitted list by embalmers and funeral directors. Full voting
member
Can the elderly representative be the consumer representative? correct answers No
No member shall serve more than ____ consecutive ___-year terms on the board. correct
answers 3
The Governor may remove any member of the board for: correct answers incompetence or
improper conduct.
How may vacancies caused by death, resignation, or removal before the expiration of the term be
filled? correct answers By the Governor for the remainder of the term
The governor furnishes board members with a certificate of appointment stating what? (3)
correct answers The date of appointment
The date of expiration
Oath taken and date
True or False: Board members may receive expense reimbursements and stipends in accordance
with 25-16-901. correct answers True
,The State Board must hold not less than __ meeting annually for the purpose of selecting
nominees for appointment of one term on the board. correct answers 1
How long must the general public be given notice prior to a board meeting? correct answers 30
days
The board must hold at least ___ examinations each year at convenient times and places. correct
answers 2
How many members comprise a quorum? correct answers 4
How are board officers selected? correct answers They are selected from their own membership.
What board offices are selected for the board? correct answers President, Vice-President, and
Secretary-Treasurer
If no member of the board is able for any reason to serve as secretary-treasurer, how is this office
selected? correct answers By majority vote, it may employ a person to serve as secretary-
treasurer, and that person is not required to be a licensed embalmer or funeral director.
Duties of Secretary-Treasurer correct answers General supervision for the direction of the office
of the board
General supervision over field inspection and enforcement
Making public the procedures for making inquiries and complains concerning FD, EM, and
practices
Keep record of all registered licensed individuals and businesses
Supply list of licensed persons and funeral establishments to embalmers, funeral directors,
common carriers, hospitals, or others reasonably entitled
Hold all moneys received by board to pay necessary and allowable expenses for board operation
Give bond to State of Arkansas in sum as board may direct. Any premiums payable for the bond
shall be paid from the funds of the board. The bond shall be deposited with the Auditor of State.
Receive and be paid annual salary not to exceed amount authorized by law
Authorized to receive reimbursement for expenses incurred in performance of duties.
What are the qualifications for position of Inspector? correct answers No fewer than 5 years of
active experience as an embalmer AND funeral director licensed in this state.
True or False: The board may appoint an investigator who need not be a licensed embalmer or
funeral director? correct answers True
Who determines the duties of the inspector? correct answers The inspector shall hold office at
the pleasure of the BOARD who shall determine his or her duties.
The _________________, with proper identification, is authorized to enter the office, premises,
establishment, or place of business of any business in this state where the practice of embalming
, or funeral directing is carried on, or where the practice is advertised as being carried on. correct
answers inspector
Under what purposes can an inspector enter a funeral establishment? correct answers Inspecting
the premises or establishment
Inspecting the license and registration of any licensee
Inspecting the manner and scope of training given to any apprentice therein
Ensure compliance with all state laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to the funeral service
What gives the inspector permission to enter a business premises without legal process for
inspection? correct answers The licensee's acceptance of license under 17-29-301
The ____________ is authorized to serve and execute any process issued by any court under the
provision of this chapter, to serve and execute any papers or process issued by the board under
the authority of this subchapter and 17-29-301, and to perform such other duties as prescribed or
ordered by the board correct answers inspector
True or False: The inspector cannot accept any employment, salary, fees, or other remuneration
from a funeral establishment or wholesale firm dealing in funeral supplies and equipment.
correct answers True
Who determines the compensation received by the inspector? correct answers The board may
determine with the maximum authorized by law
The State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors may employ _____________ as authorized
by law and as necessary to carry out the provisions of this subchapter and 17-29-301. correct
answers clerical assistants or other employees
Who determines the qualifications necessary to practice the science of embalming or the
business of funeral directing, or both, and shall adopt bylaws and rules in connection with the
care and disposition of dead human bodies in this state. correct answers The board
True or False: The board shall enforce compliance with the laws and rules by those engaged in
the science of embalming and business of funeral directing...and transact any other business
necessary for carrying out this subchapter and 17-29-301 correct answers True
Who creates reasonable rules for the licensing of crematoriums? correct answers The board may
promulgate rules
Beginning ______, ______, a crematorium may not be operated in this state unless licensed by
the board correct answers January 1, 1990
True or False: Any person can be cremated in this state outside of a licensed crematorium.
correct answers False: a Person shall not be cremated in this state except at a licensed
crematorium.
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How many members does the board consist of? correct answers 7
Who appoints board members at the advice and consent of the senate? correct answers The
Governor
How long is a board term appointment? correct answers 3 years
What kind of members comprise the board? correct answers 4 members, 1 from each
congressional district
1 at large representative appointed from 3 nominees
1 member designated as a consumer representative
1 member elderly representative
How is the board "consumer representative" selected? correct answers Appointed from the state
at large, subject to confirmation by the Senate, but he or she shall not be required to be appointed
from a list submitted by the licensed embalmers and funeral directors. Full voting member.
How is the board "elderly representative" selected? correct answers Not actively engaged or
retired from the FD/EM
60 years of age or older
Appointed from state at large subject to senate confirmation
Not required to be appointed from submitted list by embalmers and funeral directors. Full voting
member
Can the elderly representative be the consumer representative? correct answers No
No member shall serve more than ____ consecutive ___-year terms on the board. correct
answers 3
The Governor may remove any member of the board for: correct answers incompetence or
improper conduct.
How may vacancies caused by death, resignation, or removal before the expiration of the term be
filled? correct answers By the Governor for the remainder of the term
The governor furnishes board members with a certificate of appointment stating what? (3)
correct answers The date of appointment
The date of expiration
Oath taken and date
True or False: Board members may receive expense reimbursements and stipends in accordance
with 25-16-901. correct answers True
,The State Board must hold not less than __ meeting annually for the purpose of selecting
nominees for appointment of one term on the board. correct answers 1
How long must the general public be given notice prior to a board meeting? correct answers 30
days
The board must hold at least ___ examinations each year at convenient times and places. correct
answers 2
How many members comprise a quorum? correct answers 4
How are board officers selected? correct answers They are selected from their own membership.
What board offices are selected for the board? correct answers President, Vice-President, and
Secretary-Treasurer
If no member of the board is able for any reason to serve as secretary-treasurer, how is this office
selected? correct answers By majority vote, it may employ a person to serve as secretary-
treasurer, and that person is not required to be a licensed embalmer or funeral director.
Duties of Secretary-Treasurer correct answers General supervision for the direction of the office
of the board
General supervision over field inspection and enforcement
Making public the procedures for making inquiries and complains concerning FD, EM, and
practices
Keep record of all registered licensed individuals and businesses
Supply list of licensed persons and funeral establishments to embalmers, funeral directors,
common carriers, hospitals, or others reasonably entitled
Hold all moneys received by board to pay necessary and allowable expenses for board operation
Give bond to State of Arkansas in sum as board may direct. Any premiums payable for the bond
shall be paid from the funds of the board. The bond shall be deposited with the Auditor of State.
Receive and be paid annual salary not to exceed amount authorized by law
Authorized to receive reimbursement for expenses incurred in performance of duties.
What are the qualifications for position of Inspector? correct answers No fewer than 5 years of
active experience as an embalmer AND funeral director licensed in this state.
True or False: The board may appoint an investigator who need not be a licensed embalmer or
funeral director? correct answers True
Who determines the duties of the inspector? correct answers The inspector shall hold office at
the pleasure of the BOARD who shall determine his or her duties.
The _________________, with proper identification, is authorized to enter the office, premises,
establishment, or place of business of any business in this state where the practice of embalming
, or funeral directing is carried on, or where the practice is advertised as being carried on. correct
answers inspector
Under what purposes can an inspector enter a funeral establishment? correct answers Inspecting
the premises or establishment
Inspecting the license and registration of any licensee
Inspecting the manner and scope of training given to any apprentice therein
Ensure compliance with all state laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to the funeral service
What gives the inspector permission to enter a business premises without legal process for
inspection? correct answers The licensee's acceptance of license under 17-29-301
The ____________ is authorized to serve and execute any process issued by any court under the
provision of this chapter, to serve and execute any papers or process issued by the board under
the authority of this subchapter and 17-29-301, and to perform such other duties as prescribed or
ordered by the board correct answers inspector
True or False: The inspector cannot accept any employment, salary, fees, or other remuneration
from a funeral establishment or wholesale firm dealing in funeral supplies and equipment.
correct answers True
Who determines the compensation received by the inspector? correct answers The board may
determine with the maximum authorized by law
The State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors may employ _____________ as authorized
by law and as necessary to carry out the provisions of this subchapter and 17-29-301. correct
answers clerical assistants or other employees
Who determines the qualifications necessary to practice the science of embalming or the
business of funeral directing, or both, and shall adopt bylaws and rules in connection with the
care and disposition of dead human bodies in this state. correct answers The board
True or False: The board shall enforce compliance with the laws and rules by those engaged in
the science of embalming and business of funeral directing...and transact any other business
necessary for carrying out this subchapter and 17-29-301 correct answers True
Who creates reasonable rules for the licensing of crematoriums? correct answers The board may
promulgate rules
Beginning ______, ______, a crematorium may not be operated in this state unless licensed by
the board correct answers January 1, 1990
True or False: Any person can be cremated in this state outside of a licensed crematorium.
correct answers False: a Person shall not be cremated in this state except at a licensed
crematorium.
