Free Tennessee Funeral Service Laws, Rules, and Regulations Examination (LRR) Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

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1. 1A Tennessee funeral director's license has expired, but the online record displays a grace notation. What should the person do until reinstatement?

   1. A.Stop performing funeral-directing activitiesCorrect answer: A
   2. B.Continue during the 90-day reinstatement period
   3. C.Continue after finishing education but before reinstatement
   4. D.Perform licensed duties under another director's supervision

   Explanation: Board minutes treat work during an expired-license period as unlicensed practice; a grace notation does not authorize continued practice. The controlling official text states: "Engaged in funeral directing numerous times with an expired funeral director license"

   Reference: Minutes of the May 13, 2025, meeting of the Board of Funeral Directors & Embalmers — May 13, 2025 Minutes, Legal Report, Cases 2-9

2. 2For Tennessee funeral-law deadlines, what does day mean unless stated otherwise?

   1. A.A business day
   2. B.A calendar dayCorrect answer: B
   3. C.A court day
   4. D.A 24-hour period beginning at noon

   Explanation: Rule 0660-01-.01 defines day as a calendar day, so weekends are not automatically excluded. The controlling official text states: "“Day” means calendar day."

   Reference: 0660 01.20260205 — Rule 0660-01-.01, definition of Day

3. 3Under Tennessee law, what is required after an establishment changes ownership or location?

   1. A.Only a database update
   2. B.Only written notice to the Board
   3. C.Only amended public signage
   4. D.A Board inspection under the establishment ruleCorrect answer: D

   Explanation: Rule 0660-06-.02 requires inspection for initial licensure, ownership change, or location change. The controlling official text states: "shall require an inspection of an establishment prior to approving an application"

   Reference: 2018 Exam Rules Filing — Rule 0660-06-.04(1)

4. 4What civil-penalty range applies to each separate Tennessee funeral-law violation?

   1. A.From $250 to $1,000Correct answer: A
   2. B.From $25 to $100
   3. C.Exactly $5,000
   4. D.From $10,000 to $25,000

   Explanation: Rule 0660-08-.01 authorizes two hundred fifty through one thousand dollars per separate violation. The controlling official text states: "assess civil penalties against such person for each separate violation"

   Reference: 0660 08.20260205 — Rule 0660-08-.01(1)

5. 5Under Tennessee law, what attachment is required when a cremation agent relies on a valid health-care power of attorney?

   1. A.A cemetery deed
   2. B.A federal tax return
   3. C.A copy of the power of attorneyCorrect answer: C
   4. D.A newspaper obituary

   Explanation: The Board's pre-approved form directs attachment of the valid power of attorney. The controlling official text states: "please attach a copy to this form."

   Reference: Funeral Cremation Authorization Form Pre-Approved — Authorization for Cremation and Disposition of Human Remains, page 2

6. 6A person with disposition rights selects another establishment while charges remain unpaid. What must the current Tennessee establishment do?

   1. A.Retain them until full payment
   2. B.Release the remains to the selected establishmentCorrect answer: B
   3. C.Wait for a court order
   4. D.Send them to the medical examiner

   Explanation: Rule 0660-11-.03 requires release despite unpaid costs when the right holder selects another establishment. The controlling official text states: "the funeral establishment must release the remains to the establishment that is properly selected"

   Reference: 2018 Exam Rules Filing — Rule 0660-11-.05(1)(c)

7. 7Under Tennessee law, who has priority when the only competing relatives are a surviving sibling and grandparent?

   1. A.The surviving siblingCorrect answer: A
   2. B.The surviving grandparent
   3. C.Whoever calls first
   4. D.The medical examiner

   Explanation: Official Board minutes apply section 62-5-703 and state that the sibling has priority over the grandparent. The controlling official text states: "the surviving sibling has priority over a surviving grandparent"

   Reference: Minutes of the May 13, 2025, meeting of the Board of Funeral Directors & Embalmers — May 13, 2025 Minutes, right-of-disposition discussion, page 25

8. 8When has a document required by Tennessee funeral rules been received by the Board?

   1. A.When it is mailed
   2. B.When a tracking number is created
   3. C.When the Board actually receives itCorrect answer: C
   4. D.Three days after postmarking

   Explanation: Rule 0660-01-.01 defines received by actual receipt, not mailing or expected delivery. The controlling official text states: "“Received” means actual receipt by the Board or Department of Commerce and Insurance."

   Reference: 0660 01.20260205 — Rule 0660-01-.01, definition of Received

9. 9Under Tennessee law, how may multiple distinct violations be assessed?

   1. A.They automatically merge
   2. B.Each may receive a separate penaltyCorrect answer: B
   3. C.Only the first may be penalized
   4. D.A criminal conviction is required

   Explanation: Rule 0660-08-.01 authorizes assessment for each separate violation. The controlling official text states: "in the amount of $250.00–$1,000.00."

   Reference: 0660 08.20260205 — Rule 0660-08-.01(1)

10. 10Under Tennessee law, if not all persons of equal kinship sign the cremation authorization, what is required?

    1. A.A second container
    2. B.A court filing in every case
    3. C.An extra death certificate
    4. D.A written explanationCorrect answer: D

    Explanation: The Board's pre-approved form requires a written explanation when equal-degree relatives do not all sign. The controlling official text states: "a written explanation must be completed by the person(s) signing below as Authorizing Agent(s)."

    Reference: Funeral Cremation Authorization Form Pre-Approved — Authorization for Cremation and Disposition of Human Remains, page 2