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Connecticut Embalmers State Exam
Questions with Detailed Verified Answers
How many members are in the CT Board of Examiners of Embalmers/FD's
Ans: 3 practicing arterial embalmers
2 public members
Who appoints the Board? Ans: The Governor (and he will appoint one of
the members a chairman)
When does the Board meet? Ans: Once every quarter year
What is the boards duties? Ans: 1) Hear and decide matters pf
suspension/revocation of license
2)Hear complaints filed against practicing embalmers
3)make sanctions when needed (Discipline)
What is the requirements to get your license in CT? Ans: 50
embalmings, 1 year of full time (40 hours a week) as an apprentice, pass
both state and practical exam, and pay $210 license fee
What is the license renewal fee?(embalmer) Ans: $110
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When must your renewal fee be sent in? Ans: before the 1st day of
birthday month
What is the license fee and renewal fee?(funeral director) Ans: $210 for
both
If you're from another state and wanting to work in CT.... Ans: .... have
to take the state exam and pay the fee
Where do licenses need to be displayed in FH? Ans: in a conspicuous
place in office/business for the public to see (notice if owned by a
corporation)
Embalmers may act as... Ans: Funeral Directors in the state of CT
To do a removal you must.... Ans: have a license or be accompanied by
someone with a license
When can an unlicensed person transfer a dead human body? Ans:
once the body is embalmed and a funeral director/licensee authorizes an
unlicensed person to transport
What does the department of Public Health inspect? Ans: adequate prep
room
sanitation procedures
ventilation with sink
proper flooring (tile, cement, composite flooring)
sewage facilities
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Machinery
accessory embalming tools
modes of transport for the bodies
How much does the inspection fee cost? Ans: $375
How and when do you renew your inspection certificate? Ans: Submit
an application to the DPH with a fee of $190 on or before July first of
every year
What happens if an existing establishment changes location? Ans: they
must notify the state within 30 days, send $25, and have a new
inspection
How soon must the DPH notify FD's and Town clerks with changes to
regulations? Ans: within 15 days
When does the FH have to forward the town clerk the list of licensed
FD's, Embalmers and Student Embalmers and FD's? Ans: on or before
the 10th day of September
Grounds for losing your license Ans: 1)Fraud/Deceit in obtaining a
license or inspection certificate
2)violation of statutes or regulations
3)conviction of a crime in the course of professional activities
4)negligence/misconduct
5)noncompliance with rules
Connecticut Embalmers State Exam
Questions with Detailed Verified Answers
How many members are in the CT Board of Examiners of Embalmers/FD's
Ans: 3 practicing arterial embalmers
2 public members
Who appoints the Board? Ans: The Governor (and he will appoint one of
the members a chairman)
When does the Board meet? Ans: Once every quarter year
What is the boards duties? Ans: 1) Hear and decide matters pf
suspension/revocation of license
2)Hear complaints filed against practicing embalmers
3)make sanctions when needed (Discipline)
What is the requirements to get your license in CT? Ans: 50
embalmings, 1 year of full time (40 hours a week) as an apprentice, pass
both state and practical exam, and pay $210 license fee
What is the license renewal fee?(embalmer) Ans: $110
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When must your renewal fee be sent in? Ans: before the 1st day of
birthday month
What is the license fee and renewal fee?(funeral director) Ans: $210 for
both
If you're from another state and wanting to work in CT.... Ans: .... have
to take the state exam and pay the fee
Where do licenses need to be displayed in FH? Ans: in a conspicuous
place in office/business for the public to see (notice if owned by a
corporation)
Embalmers may act as... Ans: Funeral Directors in the state of CT
To do a removal you must.... Ans: have a license or be accompanied by
someone with a license
When can an unlicensed person transfer a dead human body? Ans:
once the body is embalmed and a funeral director/licensee authorizes an
unlicensed person to transport
What does the department of Public Health inspect? Ans: adequate prep
room
sanitation procedures
ventilation with sink
proper flooring (tile, cement, composite flooring)
sewage facilities
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Machinery
accessory embalming tools
modes of transport for the bodies
How much does the inspection fee cost? Ans: $375
How and when do you renew your inspection certificate? Ans: Submit
an application to the DPH with a fee of $190 on or before July first of
every year
What happens if an existing establishment changes location? Ans: they
must notify the state within 30 days, send $25, and have a new
inspection
How soon must the DPH notify FD's and Town clerks with changes to
regulations? Ans: within 15 days
When does the FH have to forward the town clerk the list of licensed
FD's, Embalmers and Student Embalmers and FD's? Ans: on or before
the 10th day of September
Grounds for losing your license Ans: 1)Fraud/Deceit in obtaining a
license or inspection certificate
2)violation of statutes or regulations
3)conviction of a crime in the course of professional activities
4)negligence/misconduct
5)noncompliance with rules
