Free Jurisprudence Examination for Funeral Directors Practice Questions

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1. 1A New Hampshire funeral director receives a body at 9:00 a.m. on Monday. By when must the funeral director file all death record information, including the medical certification, assuming final disposition has not occurred sooner?

   1. A. Within 24 hours after receipt
   2. B. Within 36 hours after receipt
   3. C. Within 48 hours after receipt
   4. D. Within 72 hours after receipt

   Answer: B

   Explanation: RSA 5-C:66 requires filing "within 36 hours of receiving the body and prior to final disposal of the body." The controlling deadline is therefore 36 hours after receipt, unless final disposal occurs earlier.

   Reference: Chapter 5-C VITAL RECORDS ADMINISTRATION — Section 5-C:66

2. 2Who has charge of operating and maintaining New Hampshire cemeteries owned and maintained by a municipality?

   1. A. The cemetery trustees
   2. B. The county attorney
   3. C. The state registrar
   4. D. The funeral director who performs the most burials

   Answer: A

   Explanation: RSA 289:2 states that operation and maintenance "shall be in the charge of the cemetery trustees." A funeral director coordinates dispositions but does not acquire municipal management authority.

   Reference: Chapter 289 CEMETERIES — Section 289:2

3. 3Before qualifying as a New Hampshire Funeral Director, which professional license must the applicant already hold?

   1. A. Cemetery trustee license
   2. B. Embalmer's license
   3. C. Crematory operator license
   4. D. Insurance producer license

   Answer: B

   Explanation: RSA 325:14 requires a funeral director applicant to be "the holder of an embalmer's license." The Funeral Director credential is therefore built on the separate embalmer license.

   Reference: Chapter 325 EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS — Section 325:14

4. 4Except for the minor-decedent and prior-direction qualifications, which framework governs authority to authorize a New Hampshire cremation?

   1. A. The state's custody-and-control framework for remains
   2. B. Municipal cemetery accounting procedures
   3. C. The crematory's internal personnel policy
   4. D. The funeral home's merchandise-selection procedure

   Answer: A

   Explanation: RSA 325-A:17 states that the right to authorize cremation and final disposition "vests pursuant to RSA 290." The custody-and-control law therefore supplies the controlling authority.

   Reference: Chapter 325-A CREMATION OF HUMAN REMAINS — Section 325-A:17

5. 5After completing a New Hampshire medical-examiner investigation, how long must an unidentified or unclaimed body remain unclaimed before statutory public release?

   1. A. At least 24 hours
   2. B. At least 48 hours
   3. C. At least 36 hours
   4. D. At least 6 days

   Answer: B

   Explanation: RSA 611-B:25 applies when a body remains unidentified or unclaimed "for a period of not less than 48 hours following completion of the death investigation." The clock runs after investigation completion.

   Reference: Chapter 611-B OFFICE OF THE CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER — Section 611-B:25

6. 6A licensee asks the board to waive an administrative rule temporarily. Which date must the licensee's written compliance plan estimate?

   1. A. The next board meeting date
   2. B. The last inspection date
   3. C. The date of eventual compliance
   4. D. The next license renewal date

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Frl 201.02(b)(5) calls for "A time-limited written compliance plan" that includes an estimated date of compliance. The relevant date is when the petitioner expects to satisfy the rule, rather than an unrelated board or licensing date.

   Reference: New Hampshire Board Rules Frl 100-702 — Frl 201.02(b)(5)

7. 7An apprentice embalmer is performing funeral-home work during the apprenticeship. What supervision must continue throughout that work?

   1. A. Periodic review by the funeral home's licensed manager and owner
   2. B. Independent work while the sponsoring embalmer is available by phone
   3. C. Periodic assessment by a board examiner and licensed funeral director
   4. D. Personal supervision by the sponsoring licensed embalmer and funeral director

   Answer: D

   Explanation: Frl 301.03(d) requires each apprentice to work "at all times under the instruction and personal supervision of the sponsoring licensed embalmer and funeral director." Periodic review, a remote sponsor, or examiner assessment does not supply the required continuing personal supervision.

   Reference: New Hampshire Board Rules Frl 100-702 — Frl 301.03(d)

8. 8A licensed embalmer is planning continuing education for a biennial licensing period. What minimum combination does the current Frl 403 rule require?

   1. A. 14 total hours, including 4 didactic hours
   2. B. 14 total hours, including 6 didactic hours
   3. C. 12 total hours, including 4 didactic hours
   4. D. 16 total hours, including 4 didactic hours

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Frl 403.03(a) requires "14 hours of CE credits every biennial licensing period that includes a minimum of 4 hours of didactic instruction." The question asks for the required minimum combination; a larger total or didactic share may be completed but is not the prescribed minimum.

   Reference: Adopted Frl 403 continuing education rules — Frl 403.03(a), adopted text page 1

9. 9When may unlicensed personnel assist with a funeral service or visitation in a New Hampshire funeral home?

   1. A. Only in the presence of a licensed funeral director or licensed funeral apprentice
   2. B. Whenever a manager is reachable by email
   3. C. Only when the family signs a waiver
   4. D. Without supervision after one week of employment

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Current Frl 602.03 permits assistance "only in the presence of a licensed funeral director or licensed funeral apprentice." Remote availability does not meet the presence condition.

   Reference: Frl 100-702 — Frl 602.03

10. 10Embalming is underway in a New Hampshire funeral home's preparation room. Assuming each person holds only the role named, which worker may be present under Frl 701.01(h)?

    1. A. An unlicensed funeral assistant
    2. B. A certified crematory operator
    3. C. A licensed embalmer
    4. D. A cemetery sexton

    Answer: C

    Explanation: Frl 701.01(h) provides, "No one shall be allowed in the preparation room while the body is being embalmed except the licensed embalmers, licensed funeral directors or apprentices." A licensed embalmer is among the permitted roles; the other listed roles, solely in those capacities, are not.

    Reference: New Hampshire Board Rules Frl 100-702 — Frl 701.01(h)