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2026 Statistics

Key Facts: IA Funeral Juris Exam

100

Practice Questions

OpenExamPrep

75%

Passing Score

IA Board

Ch. 156

Practice Act

Iowa Code

24h/2yr

CE Required

IA renewal

2h

Exam Time

IA Board

The Iowa Funeral Director Jurisprudence Exam covers Iowa Code Chapter 156 funeral director licensing and scope, 24h/biennium CE requirements, Iowa Board of Mortuary Science rules, preneed trust requirements (100% deposit), 48-hour cremation waiting period, death certificate filing (3 days), FTC Funeral Rule compliance, embalming authorization requirements, preparation room standards, apprenticeship rules, and disciplinary procedures.

About the IA Funeral Juris Exam

The Iowa Funeral Director Jurisprudence Exam tests knowledge of Iowa Code Chapter 156, IAC 645 Chapters 100-102, and Board of Mortuary Science regulations governing funeral directing and embalming in Iowa. Required alongside the NBE for Iowa funeral director licensure.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

2 hours

Passing Score

75%

Exam Fee

Varies (Iowa Board of Mortuary Science / DIAL)

IA Funeral Juris Exam Content Outline

30%

Iowa Funeral Laws & Board Regulations

Iowa Code Chapter 156, IAC 645 Chapters 100-102, Board of Mortuary Science authority, licensing requirements, apprenticeship rules

25%

Consumer Protection & FTC Compliance

FTC Funeral Rule requirements, GPL and price disclosure, consumer rights, telephone pricing, third-party casket rules

20%

Embalming, Cremation & Disposition

Embalming authorization, 48-hour cremation waiting period, disposition hierarchy, death certificates, vital records

15%

Preneed Contracts & Business Operations

Iowa preneed trust rules (100% deposit), annual reporting, establishment licensing, ownership transfer requirements

10%

Ethics & Professional Conduct

Unprofessional conduct rules, disciplinary process, advertising requirements, religious customs, complaint procedures

How to Pass the IA Funeral Juris Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 75%
  • Exam length: 100 questions
  • Time limit: 2 hours
  • Exam fee: Varies

Keys to Passing

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IA Funeral Juris Study Tips from Top Performers

1Focus on Iowa Code Chapter 156 for funeral director licensing, scope of practice, and prohibited activities
2Know the Iowa CE requirement: 24 hours per biennium with specific topic area requirements
3Understand Iowa preneed rules: 100% trust deposit, consumer cancellation rights, annual reporting
4Review FTC Funeral Rule requirements for GPL, telephone pricing, embalming disclosure, and third-party caskets
5Study the Iowa death certificate filing timeline (3 days) and cremation waiting period (48 hours)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Iowa Funeral Director Jurisprudence Exam passing score?

The Iowa Funeral Director Jurisprudence Exam requires a passing score of 75%. It is administered by the Iowa Board of Mortuary Science under DIAL.

What Iowa law governs funeral directors?

Iowa Code Chapter 156 is the primary statute governing funeral directors and embalmers. IAC 645 Chapters 100-102 contain the administrative rules including licensing, CE, and professional conduct standards.

How many CE hours does Iowa require for funeral directors?

Iowa requires 24 hours of board-approved continuing education per biennium (two-year renewal period) for funeral director license renewal.

What is the Iowa preneed trust deposit requirement?

Iowa requires 100% of preneed funeral contract funds to be deposited into a trust account at a federally insured financial institution when the trust option is used.