Florida Funeral Laws and Rules Exam
Questions and Correct Answers
48 Hours
How long must a body be retained before being donated to medical science?
The County Commissioner
Who is responsible for the identification of a deceased and notifying relatives of the death?
The Direct Disposer
Who is responsible for filling out the DC when death is under the jurisdiction of the ME?
10 Days Prior to moving
When must a funeral establishment notify the state regulatory agency, when they are moving?
$5,000.00
What is the maximum fine presented for a violation of revocation or suspension of a preneed
license?
, 2 years
The photo on a license must be no older than how many years?
An Auto Clave
When inspecting a prep room, inspectors would not find this...
loco parentis
term used for "in place of a parent."
Within 5 days
If the place of death is unknown, it shall be registered in the district in which the dead body was
found within how many days?
1. An autopsy is pending
2. Toxicology, laboratory or other reports have not been completed
3. The identity of the dead is unknown
Under what circumstances would the local registrar grant an extension of time for a death
certificate to be filed?
72 Hours
How much time does the Medical Examiner have to sign a DC?
Questions and Correct Answers
48 Hours
How long must a body be retained before being donated to medical science?
The County Commissioner
Who is responsible for the identification of a deceased and notifying relatives of the death?
The Direct Disposer
Who is responsible for filling out the DC when death is under the jurisdiction of the ME?
10 Days Prior to moving
When must a funeral establishment notify the state regulatory agency, when they are moving?
$5,000.00
What is the maximum fine presented for a violation of revocation or suspension of a preneed
license?
, 2 years
The photo on a license must be no older than how many years?
An Auto Clave
When inspecting a prep room, inspectors would not find this...
loco parentis
term used for "in place of a parent."
Within 5 days
If the place of death is unknown, it shall be registered in the district in which the dead body was
found within how many days?
1. An autopsy is pending
2. Toxicology, laboratory or other reports have not been completed
3. The identity of the dead is unknown
Under what circumstances would the local registrar grant an extension of time for a death
certificate to be filed?
72 Hours
How much time does the Medical Examiner have to sign a DC?
