Nevada Funeral Law Exam|105
Questions And Answers
If a funeral director has custody of the unclaimed remains of a person whom
there is reason to know or reasonably believes is a veteran, how long does
the funeral director have to report that person's death to the Department of
Veterans Services? - -Not later than 1 year after obtaining custody of the
unclaimed human remains of the deceased person, however a funeral
director is immune from civil or criminal liability for any act or omission with
respect to complying with theprovisions of this section
- Who makes up the Nevada Funeral and Cemetery Services Board? - -The
Governor shall appoint:(a) Two members who are actively engaged as a
funeral director or embalmer.(b) One member who is actively engaged as an
operator of a cemetery.(c) One member who is actively engaged in the
operation of a crematory or direct cremation facility.(d) Three members who
are representatives of the general public.3. No member of the Board who is a
representative of the general public may:(a) Be the holder of a license,
permit or certificate issued by the Board or be an applicant or former
applicant for such a license,permit or certificate.(b) Be related within the
third degree of consanguinity or affinity to the holder of a license, permit or
certificate issued by theBoard.(c) Be employed by the holder of a license,
permit or certificate issued by the Board.The Chair of the Board must be
chosen from the members of the Board who are representatives of the
general public
- For how long can you serve on the Nevada Funeral and Cemetery Services
Board? - -After the initial terms, members of the Board serve terms of 4
years, except when appointed to fill unexpired terms.
- How often does the Nevada Funeral and Cemetery Services Board meet? -
-The Board shall meet at least once every calendar quarter, and may also
hold special meetings,
- Can the Board publish a guide of facilities for funeral services purchasers? -
-Yes, the Board may publish a guide for persons who purchase services
provided by cemeteries, crematories, direct cremationfacilities and funeral
establishments. The guide may contain:(a) A list of the name and address of
each cemetery, crematory, direct cremation facility and funeral
establishment located inthe State.(b) A list of the services and the price for
each service provided by each cemetery, crematory, direct cremation facility
andfuneral establishment in this State.(c) The procedure for filing a
complaint with the Board concerning services provided by a cemetery,
crematory, direct cremationfacility or funeral establishment.(d) Any other
, information which the Board deems appropriate and useful to the public.2. If
the Board publishes a guide, it shall:(a) Maintain the guide by republishing it
with revised information as it deems necessary.(b) Distribute the guide and
the information contained in the guide in any manner it deems appropriate.
- How often must businesses that conduct funeral directing, funeral
arranging, direct cremation or embalming be inspected? - -The Board
inspector shall inspect these businesses at least once every 2 years
- How long must GPLs and agreements on prices be made available to the
Attorney General, the Division of Insurance of the Department of Business
and Industry? - -For 1 year after they are issued
- How often does each holder of a license or certificate issued by the Board
have to renew their license or certificate? - -On a biennial (once every 2
years) basis on January 1 of each even-numbered year
- What is the state fee that each funeral home must pay per written and
signed agreement for funeral services to be furnished? - -The regulatory fee
is $10
- Can you make your embalmers license inactive to avoid paying renewal
fees while not practicing? - -Yes, but you must be in good standing and pay
an inactivation fee, and a reactivation fee if you choose to reactivate
- What is the continuing education requirement for embalmers? - -4. A
person licensed as an embalmer must complete 12 hours of continuing
education in a field relevant to the funeral industry before renewal of his or
her license and maintain proof of completion of those hours for a period of 5
years.5. A person licensed as both a funeral director and embalmer must
complete a combined total of 12 hours of continuing education courses to
renew both licenses.6. The Board may request proof of com
- What are the disciplinary actions the Board can take for the above
violations? - -1. If the Board determines that a person who is licensed to
practice the profession of embalming pursuant to this chapter hascommitted
any of the acts set forth in NRS 642.130, the Board may:(a) Refuse to renew
the license;(b) Revoke the license;(c) Suspend the license for a definite
period or until further order of the Board; (d) Impose a fine of not more than
$5,000 for each act which constitutes a ground for disciplinary action; (e)
Place the person on probation for a definite period subject to any reasonable
conditions imposed by the Board;(f) Administer a public reprimand; or(g)
Impose any combination of disciplinary actions set forth in this section.2. The
Board shall not administer a private reprimand.3. An order that imposes
discipline and the findings of fact and conclusions of law supporting that
order are public records.
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