NC LAWS & RULES EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
How many members are on the state board? - ans nine
how many board members are licensed? - ans seven
how are the licensed board members chosen? - ans four are appointed by the governor from
nominees recommended by the ncfda; two are appointed by the governor from nominees
recommended by the fd & ma of nc; one is appointed by the governor who is not affiliated with
any funeral service trade association
how are the unlicensed board members chosen? - ans one is appointed by the general
assembly upon the recommendation of the president pro tempore of the senate and another is
appointed by the general assembly upon the recommendation of the speaker of the house of
representatives. they cannot be licensed or work for someone licensed.
are board positions paid? - ans no, except for reimbursement for necessary travel and other
expenses
are there any public members on the board? if so, how many - ans yes, three
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how long are the terms of board positions? - ans three year staggered terms
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, how many consecutive terms can a board member serve? - ans two
how often does the state board have meetings? - ans there must be at least four meetings
every year but more can be held as the board members see fit
what entities does the board control? - ans funeral homes, pre-need, crematories, and
cemeteries
does the board control casket stores? - ans casket stores are not technically funeral
providers so they are not governed by the board
every place or premises devoted to or used in the care, arrangement, and preparation for the
funeral and final disposition of dead human bodies and maintained for the convenience of the
public in connection with dead human bodies or as the place for carrying on the practice of
funeral service - ans funeral establishment
if i own a funeral home in a larger town, but i want to keep my market share in a nearby town
(20 miles away), must i have a funeral home there or can i locate just a funeral chapel there? -
ans any funeral home with a valid permit can operate a maximum of two chapels within a 50
mile radius
what are the state requirements regarding the manager of a funeral establishment? -
ans funeral providers must name a manager who possesses a funeral service license. this
must be the person who oversees the daily operations.
are there any rules or regulations that control how a funeral home can/must be named? -
ans yes, chapels cannot include the word "funeral" anywhere in its name or on its signage or
building
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, does the state have an inspector to inspect funeral homes? - ans yes; inspectors can enter
any establishment where funeral services are provided and look through any files pertaining to
said funeral service
what type of professional license must the inspector of the state board have? - ans they
must possess a funeral service license
describe the actions that can lead to losing a license or prevent a person from obtaining a
license - ans -any person/entity who has been convicted of a sexual offense against a minor
(including convictions of attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy to commit a sexual offense against
a minor and convictions of aiding and abetting any of these crimes; this also includes any
conviction for any of these crimes in another state which would be convicted similarly if they
had occurred in nc)
-any person/entity who had their license revoked, suspended, or was placed on probation in
another state due to a felony conviction other than those described above
-any person/entity who had their license revoked, suspended, or was placed on probation
because of conduct related to fitness to practice
what are the requirements to be an apprentice in the state? - ans paperwork that states the
applicant is at least 18 years old, of good moral character, a high school graduate or the
equivalent, and containing the license number of the licensee they will be training under
how long does an apprenticeship last? - ans twelve months and 2000 hours of work
how long must a person have their license before they can oversee an apprentice? - ans five
years
how many resident trainees can each funeral home have? what is the number based on? -
ans one apprentice per 100 calls in a calendar year
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what are the requirements to be a licensed funeral director in nc (a license specifically for
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funeral directing)? - ans the individual must
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, -be at least 18 years old
-be of good moral character
-possess a mortuary science degree or be a graduate from a funeral director program
-have completed a 12 month apprenticeship as a funeral director within the previous three
years
-have obtained passing scores on the following exams
--arts (entry-level) exam
--state laws exam
--pathology exam
-have paid all applicable fees
what are the requirements to be a licensed embalmer in nc (a license specifically for
embalming)? - ans the individual must
-be at least 18 years old
-be of good moral character
-possess a mortuary science degree or be a graduate from a mortuary science program
-have completed a 12 month apprenticeship as an embalmer within the previous three years
-have received a passing score within the previous three years on the following subjects:
--embalming, restorative arts, chemistry, pathology, microbiology, and anatomy
--state laws exam
-have paid all applicable fees
when one has a professional license with the state board, when exactly does that license
expire? - ans each license expires at the end of the given calendar year and the licensees
have until february of the following year to renew
what are the requirements for a licensee wishing to relocate to nc and reciprocate their
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license? - ans the individual must:
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
How many members are on the state board? - ans nine
how many board members are licensed? - ans seven
how are the licensed board members chosen? - ans four are appointed by the governor from
nominees recommended by the ncfda; two are appointed by the governor from nominees
recommended by the fd & ma of nc; one is appointed by the governor who is not affiliated with
any funeral service trade association
how are the unlicensed board members chosen? - ans one is appointed by the general
assembly upon the recommendation of the president pro tempore of the senate and another is
appointed by the general assembly upon the recommendation of the speaker of the house of
representatives. they cannot be licensed or work for someone licensed.
are board positions paid? - ans no, except for reimbursement for necessary travel and other
expenses
are there any public members on the board? if so, how many - ans yes, three
1
how long are the terms of board positions? - ans three year staggered terms
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, how many consecutive terms can a board member serve? - ans two
how often does the state board have meetings? - ans there must be at least four meetings
every year but more can be held as the board members see fit
what entities does the board control? - ans funeral homes, pre-need, crematories, and
cemeteries
does the board control casket stores? - ans casket stores are not technically funeral
providers so they are not governed by the board
every place or premises devoted to or used in the care, arrangement, and preparation for the
funeral and final disposition of dead human bodies and maintained for the convenience of the
public in connection with dead human bodies or as the place for carrying on the practice of
funeral service - ans funeral establishment
if i own a funeral home in a larger town, but i want to keep my market share in a nearby town
(20 miles away), must i have a funeral home there or can i locate just a funeral chapel there? -
ans any funeral home with a valid permit can operate a maximum of two chapels within a 50
mile radius
what are the state requirements regarding the manager of a funeral establishment? -
ans funeral providers must name a manager who possesses a funeral service license. this
must be the person who oversees the daily operations.
are there any rules or regulations that control how a funeral home can/must be named? -
ans yes, chapels cannot include the word "funeral" anywhere in its name or on its signage or
building
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, does the state have an inspector to inspect funeral homes? - ans yes; inspectors can enter
any establishment where funeral services are provided and look through any files pertaining to
said funeral service
what type of professional license must the inspector of the state board have? - ans they
must possess a funeral service license
describe the actions that can lead to losing a license or prevent a person from obtaining a
license - ans -any person/entity who has been convicted of a sexual offense against a minor
(including convictions of attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy to commit a sexual offense against
a minor and convictions of aiding and abetting any of these crimes; this also includes any
conviction for any of these crimes in another state which would be convicted similarly if they
had occurred in nc)
-any person/entity who had their license revoked, suspended, or was placed on probation in
another state due to a felony conviction other than those described above
-any person/entity who had their license revoked, suspended, or was placed on probation
because of conduct related to fitness to practice
what are the requirements to be an apprentice in the state? - ans paperwork that states the
applicant is at least 18 years old, of good moral character, a high school graduate or the
equivalent, and containing the license number of the licensee they will be training under
how long does an apprenticeship last? - ans twelve months and 2000 hours of work
how long must a person have their license before they can oversee an apprentice? - ans five
years
how many resident trainees can each funeral home have? what is the number based on? -
ans one apprentice per 100 calls in a calendar year
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what are the requirements to be a licensed funeral director in nc (a license specifically for
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funeral directing)? - ans the individual must
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, -be at least 18 years old
-be of good moral character
-possess a mortuary science degree or be a graduate from a funeral director program
-have completed a 12 month apprenticeship as a funeral director within the previous three
years
-have obtained passing scores on the following exams
--arts (entry-level) exam
--state laws exam
--pathology exam
-have paid all applicable fees
what are the requirements to be a licensed embalmer in nc (a license specifically for
embalming)? - ans the individual must
-be at least 18 years old
-be of good moral character
-possess a mortuary science degree or be a graduate from a mortuary science program
-have completed a 12 month apprenticeship as an embalmer within the previous three years
-have received a passing score within the previous three years on the following subjects:
--embalming, restorative arts, chemistry, pathology, microbiology, and anatomy
--state laws exam
-have paid all applicable fees
when one has a professional license with the state board, when exactly does that license
expire? - ans each license expires at the end of the given calendar year and the licensees
have until february of the following year to renew
what are the requirements for a licensee wishing to relocate to nc and reciprocate their
4
license? - ans the individual must:
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