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Q&A‘s
Describe the actions that can lead to losing a license or prevent a person from obtaining
a license - ✔✔-any person/entity who has been convicted of a sexual offense against
a minor (including convictions of attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy to commit a sexual
offense against a minor and convictions of aiding and abetting any of these crimes; this
also includes any conviction for any of these crimes in another state which would be
convicted similarly if they had occurred in NC)
-any person/entity who had their license revoked, suspended, or was placed on
probation in another state due to a felony conviction other than those described above
-any person/entity who had their license revoked, suspended, or was placed on
probation because of conduct related to fitness to practice
What are the requirements to be an apprentice in the state? - ✔✔paperwork that
states the applicant is at least 18 years old, of good moral character, a high school
graduate or the equivalent, and containing the license number of the licensee they will
be training under
how long does an apprenticeship last? - ✔✔twelve months and 2000 hours of work
how long must a person have their license before they can oversee an apprentice? -
✔✔five years
how many resident trainees can each funeral home have? what is the number based
on? - ✔✔one apprentice per 100 calls in a calendar year
what are the requirements to be a licensed funeral director in NC (a license specifically
for funeral directing)? - ✔✔the individual must
,-be at least 18 years old
-be of good moral character
-possess a mortuary science degree or be a graduate from a funeral director program
-have completed a 12 month apprenticeship as a funeral director within the previous
three years
-have obtained passing scores on the following exams
--arts (entry-level) exam
--state laws exam
--pathology exam
-have paid all applicable fees
what are the requirements to be a licensed embalmer in NC (a license specifically for
embalming)? - ✔✔the individual must
-be at least 18 years old
-be of good moral character
-possess a mortuary science degree or be a graduate from a mortuary science program
-have completed a 12 month apprenticeship as an embalmer within the previous three
years
-have received a passing score within the previous three years on the following subjects:
--embalming, restorative arts, chemistry, pathology, microbiology, and anatomy
--state laws exam
-have paid all applicable fees
when one has a professional license with the state board, when exactly does that
license expire? - ✔✔each license expires at the end of the given calendar year and
the licensees have until february of the following year to renew
,what are the requirements for a licensee wishing to relocate to NC and reciprocate their
license? - ✔✔the individual must:
-hold an active, valid license in good standing as a funeral director, embalmer, or funeral
service licensee issued by a jurisdiction that will reciprocate a NC license. the license, at
the time of issuance, must have had equal or greater education, training, and
examination requirements
-have demonstrated knowledge of the laws and rules governing the profession in NC
through achieving a passing score on the laws and rules exam administered by the
board
-submit proof of good moral character
-have practiced with their license for at least three years in another jurisdiction
does NC require licensees to take continuing education classes in order to retain their
license? if so, how many hours must they have each year? - ✔✔five hours
does NC allow continuing education hours to roll over into the next year? - ✔✔five
continuing education hours, in addition to the five already turned in for the current
year, may be rolled over to the following year
does everyone that holds a license have to take continuing education hours each year,
or are there any exceptions? - ✔✔the board can wave this requirement for those ill
or under undue hardship, or those practicing outside of NC. Additionally, the board can
exempt any person who:
-was licensed on or before 12/31/2003 and has been licensed in NC for a continuous
period of 25 years or more
-was licensed on or after 1/1/2004 who has been licensed for a continuous period of 25
years or more and who has reached the age of 60
-at the time of renewal is a member of the General Assembly
, does the state require any public official, physician, or professional-type person to
procure permission from the spouse or next-of-kin before releasing the remains to a
funeral establishment? If so, explain - ✔✔yes, the location of the removal must
receive permission from the family to release to the funeral provider. If no release
permission occurs, the funeral provider may not retrieve the decedent
does the state have any special certification or card for mortuary school students? if so,
what? - ✔✔yes, they are available upon request
what is the requirement for an inactive licensee to become active again? -
✔✔requesting renewal and submitting five CE hours for every year they were
inactive
what are the requirements necessary for someone to open or start a funeral
establishment in NC? - ✔✔the owner(s) must fill out an application, have it notarized,
and send it to the board, along with a $250 application fee. once the board has received
the fee and notarized application, an inspection will take place looking for all required
items on the new establishment checklist and upon satisfactory inspection, they
establishment will receive their permit number
how long does a preneed licensee have to deposit preneed funds in a bank account with
said licensee listed as the trustee? - ✔✔five days
does the state allow families to take their money from a pre-need account after it has
been legally deposited according to the state laws? - ✔✔yes, the family can take their
money from a preneed account after it has been deposited, but where the money goes
depends on if the preneed contract was revocable or irrevocable. revocable contracts
can be refunded fully to the family, while irrevocable contracts can only be transferred
to alternative funeral providers
