Georgia State Board of Funeral Service Exam – Questions And Answers How many members are on the SBOFS? Correct Ans - Seven How is the SBOFS comprised? Correct Ans - Seven Members who are Appointed by the Governor. Six are funeral directors (five years experience in state), and one is a non-industry-consumer-advocate.How long is the term for the SBOFS? Correct Ans - Six Years How often does the SBOFS meet? Correct Ans - Required to meet annually, but meets monthly in Macon, GA.What is the mission of the SBOFS? Correct Ans - 1. Ensuring the proper care and disposition of dead human bodies.The SBOFS is authorized to: Correct Ans - 1. Develop standards of proficiency and qualifications for those engaged or wish to engage in FD/Emb.
- Revoke and Suspend licenses.
- Establish or amend the rules/regulations governing FD/Emb.
- Develop standards of cleanliness and sanitation
- Setting minimum standards of appearance for FH/Crematories
What is the role of the FDFCC? Correct Ans - Tasked with always making sure that the establishment is always in compliance with the regulations set forth by the SBOFS.An FDFCC has ___ days to notify the SBOFS of separation from the establishment. Correct Ans - Five An FDFCC has ___ days to notify the SBOFS of change of ownership of an establishment. Correct Ans - 15 Can a person legally serve as the FDFCC for more than one establishment?Correct Ans - No 1 / 2
Georgia Cemetery & Funeral Services Act of 2000 Correct Ans - Makes it unlawful for any person to offer or sell any preneed burial services or funeral merchandise in the state of Georgia without being registered as a preneed dealer or preneed agent.Are preneed funds taxable? Correct Ans - No
100% of Preneed funds for burial/funeral expenses must be deposited in:
Correct Ans - 1. State Bank
- State S&L
- Federal Bank
- Federal S&L
Preneed funds may NOT be: Correct Ans - 1. Transferred
- Pledged
- Hypothecated
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The preneed dealer shall have ___ days, after becoming aware of the fact, to correct any amount that is less than it should be. Correct Ans - 15 Can interest from preneed funds be used by the FD to pay for merchandise?Correct Ans - No Revocable Contract (Type of Preneed Contract) Correct Ans - May be terminated by the purchaser at any time prior to death with a refund of the monies paid.Irrevocable Contract (Type of Preneed Contract) Correct Ans - The contract cannot be terminated or cancelled.Guaranteed Contract (Type of Preneed Contract) Correct Ans - FH guarantees that the services and merchandise will be provided at the time of need for an amount not exceeding the original amount of the contract plus any interest.Non-Guaranteed Contract (Type of Preneed Contract) Correct Ans - FH agrees that the amount prepaid plus any interest will be credited to the