Nevada Funeral Law Exam Questions & Answers(RATED A+)
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Nevada Funeral Law
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Nevada Funeral Law
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? - ANSWERNot later than 1 year after obtaining custod...
Nevada Funeral Law Exam Questions &
Answers(RATED A+)
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? -
ANSWERNot 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? - ANSWERThe
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? -
ANSWERAfter 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? -
ANSWERThe 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? -
ANSWERYes, 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? - ANSWERThe 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? -
ANSWERFor 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? - ANSWEROn 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? - ANSWERThe regulatory fee is $10
Can you make your embalmers license inactive to avoid paying renewal fees while
not practicing? - ANSWERYes, 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? - ANSWER4. 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? -
ANSWER1. 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.
What employment status must an apprentice embalmer have to receive credit? -
ANSWERRegistered apprentices must be regularly employed as full-time employees
to receive apprenticeship credit.
What is the education requirement to become an apprentice embalmer? -
ANSWERA registered apprentice shall furnish proof that he or she is a high school
graduate and has completed 2 academic years of instruction by taking 60 semester
or 90 quarter hours at an accredited college or university. Credits earned at an
embalming college or a school of mortuary science do not fulfill this requirement.
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