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Key Facts: CA Funeral Juris Exam
75%
Passing Score
CA Cemetery & Funeral Bureau
12h/2yr
CE Required
Biennial renewal
48 hours
Cremation Waiting Period
H&S Code 7054.7
8 days
Death Certificate Filing
CA vital records
500 yards
Scattering at Sea Distance
H&S Code
The CA Funeral Director Jurisprudence Exam covers California B&P Code Ch. 12, Health & Safety Code (Section 7100 disposition rights, Section 7054.7 48-hour cremation wait), Bureau regulations, preneed trust requirements, 12 CE hours biennially, death certificate filing (8 days), coroner cremation authorization, FTC Funeral Rule compliance, Cal/OSHA standards, and professional ethics. Required for all initial licensure and reciprocity applicants.
About the CA Funeral Juris Exam
The California Funeral Director Jurisprudence Exam tests knowledge of the California Business and Professions Code (Division 3, Chapter 12), Health and Safety Code provisions (including Section 7100 disposition rights and Section 7054.7 cremation waiting period), Cemetery and Funeral Bureau regulations, preneed contract law, FTC Funeral Rule compliance, consumer protection standards, and professional ethics required for licensure in California.
Questions
100 scored questions
Time Limit
2 hours
Passing Score
75%
Exam Fee
Varies (California Cemetery and Funeral Bureau (Department of Consumer Affairs))
CA Funeral Juris Exam Content Outline
California Funeral Service Statutes & Bureau Regulations
B&P Code Division 3 Ch. 12, Health & Safety Code provisions, Bureau authority, licensing, apprenticeship (1,600 hours), establishment licensing, inspections
FTC Funeral Rule & Consumer Protection
General Price List requirements, itemization, embalming disclosures, casket and container rules, telephone price disclosure, prohibited practices
Cremation, Disposition & Embalming
48-hour cremation waiting period, coroner authorization, commingling prohibition, identification tags, scattering at sea (500 yards), H&S Code 7100, green burial, alkaline hydrolysis
Preneed Contracts & Business Operations
Trust requirements, annual Bureau reporting, cancellation and transferability rights, facility standards, advertising rules, record retention
Ethics & Professional Conduct
Solicitation prohibitions, confidentiality, abuse reporting, religious and cultural customs, family dispute resolution, Cal/OSHA compliance
How to Pass the CA Funeral Juris Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 75%
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: 2 hours
- Exam fee: Varies
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- Complete 500+ practice questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
What laws does the California funeral director jurisprudence exam cover?
The exam covers the California Business and Professions Code (Division 3, Chapter 12), Health and Safety Code provisions including Section 7100 (disposition rights) and Section 7054.7 (cremation waiting period), Bureau regulations, FTC Funeral Rule, preneed contract law, and professional ethics.
How many CE hours does California require for funeral director license renewal?
California requires 12 hours of continuing education every two years (biennially) for funeral director license renewal. Hours must include topics related to funeral service practice, California law, and ethics approved by the Cemetery and Funeral Bureau.
What is the cremation waiting period in California?
California requires a 48-hour waiting period after death before cremation may be performed (Health and Safety Code Section 7054.7). The coroner must sign the cremation authorization and may waive the waiting period under specific circumstances.
Who regulates funeral directors in California?
The California Cemetery and Funeral Bureau, operating under the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA), regulates funeral directors, embalmers, and funeral establishments in California. The Bureau handles licensing, inspections, complaints, and disciplinary actions.