How are the licensed board members chosen? - ✔✔four are appointed by the
governor from nominees recommended by the NCFDA; two are appointed by the
governor from nominees recommended by the FD & MA of NC; one is appointed by
the governor who is not affiliated with any funeral service trade association
how are the unlicensed board members chosen? - ✔✔one is appointed by the
general assembly upon the recommendation of the president pro tempore of the
senate and another is appointed by the general assembly upon the recommendation of
the speaker of the house of representatives. they cannot be licensed or work for
someone licensed.
are board positions paid? - ✔✔no, except for reimbursement for necessary travel
and other expenses
are there any public members on the board? if so, how many - ✔✔yes, three
how long are the terms of board positions? - ✔✔three year staggered terms
how many consecutive terms can a board member serve? - ✔✔two
,how often does the state board have meetings? - ✔✔there must be at least
four meetings every year but more can be held as the board members see fit
what entities does the board control? - ✔✔funeral homes, pre-need,
crematories, and cemeteries
does the board control casket stores? - ✔✔casket stores are not technically
funeral providers so they are not governed by the board
every place or premises devoted to or used in the care, arrangement, and preparation
for the funeral and final disposition of dead human bodies and maintained for the
convenience of the public in connection with dead human bodies or as the place for
carrying on the practice of funeral service - ✔✔funeral establishment
if I own a funeral home in a larger town, but I want to keep my market share in a
nearby town (20 miles away), must I have a funeral home there or can I locate just a
funeral chapel there? - ✔✔any funeral home with a valid permit can operate a
maximum of two chapels within a 50 mile radius
what are the state requirements regarding the manager of a funeral establishment? -
✔✔funeral providers must name a manager who possesses a funeral service
license. This must be the person who oversees the daily operations.
are there any rules or regulations that control how a funeral home can/must be named?
- ✔✔yes, chapels cannot include the word "funeral" anywhere in its name or on its
signage or building
does the state have an inspector to inspect funeral homes? - ✔✔yes; inspectors can
enter any establishment where funeral services are provided and look through any files
pertaining to said funeral service
,what type of professional license must the inspector of the state board have? -
✔✔they must possess a funeral service license
in NC, can a licensed funeral director sell a pre-arranged and pre-funded funeral to a
family? - ✔✔not always. a special preneed license is required to sell preneed
contracts. a licensed funeral director/embalmer or funeral services licensee is not
automatically licensed to sell preneed contracts, nor is someone licensed to sell
preneed contracts automatically a licensed funeral director/embalmer or funeral
services licensee
what are the legal methods of disposing of cremated remains in your state? -
✔✔cremated remains are legally allowed to be disposed of in a crypt, niche, grave,
or scattering garden, or scattered on uninhabited public land, in the sea, or other public
waterways. They can also be disposed of in any way on private property with the
consent of the property owner.
define who the state board protects in their practices, laws, and everyday businss -
✔✔the state board protects the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of NC
by ensuring the individuals and entities licensed are duly qualified
does the state board control crematories? - ✔✔yes, the state controls crematories
in NC via the NC crematory authority
who may own a crematory in NC? - ✔✔any person who has secured a license as
a crematory operator
who may manage or operate a crematory in the state? - ✔✔any individual
can manage a crematory if they:
, -are a licensed funeral director or funeral service licensee who is also a
licensed crematory operator/hydrolysis technician; or
-obtain a crematory/hydrolysis permit as issued by the board. in order to receive this,
an individual must:
--be at least 18 years old
--be of good moral character
--be qualified as a crematory operator or hydrolysis technician
are remains allowed to be cremated without an outside container? if no, define what
type of container must be used. - ✔✔no. every dead human body must be
cremated with an outside container that complies with these standards:
-composed of readily combustible materials
-be able to be closed to offer complete covering of the remains
-resistance to leakage or spillage
-rigid enough for easy handling
-provide protection for health, safety, and personal integrity of crematory personnel
-be easily identifiable
-the lid must contain this information
--name of decedent
--date of death
--sex of decedent
--age of decedent at date of death
define pulverization - ✔✔reduction of identifiable or unidentifiable bone
fragments after the completion of the cremation to granulated particles by
mechanical means
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