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What is a funeral establishment?
A full service funeral establishment; an embalming service establishment or a visitation and ceremonial funeral service establishment.
What does a courtesy card allow a funeral director or embalmer from another state to do?
It allows them to receive and transport a dead human body to and from Kentucky for a funeral and to conduct funeral services and burials in Kentucky.
What is the annual fee for a courtesy card?
$75.00
One ______ of every firm and one ______ and one ___________ of corporation, that engages in embalming and funeral directing in Kentucky, shall be a Kentucky-licensed embalmer and a Kentucky-licensed funeral director.
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What is a funeral establishment?
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What is a courtesy card?
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What is the annual fee for a courtesy card?
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One ______ of every firm and one ______ and one ___________ of a corporation engaged in embalming and funeral directing in Kentucky shall be a Kentucky-licensed embalmer and a Kentucky-licensed funeral director.
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Has served an apprenticeship of ___ year in a Kentucky funeral establishment under the supervision of a Kentucky-licensed embalmer.
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The board shall issue an embalmer's license to an applicant who has assisted with the embalming of at least ____ dead human bodies.
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The board shall issue an embalmer's license to an applicant who has paid the board a ______ examination fee.
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Has served an apprenticeship of ______ consecutive years in a Kentucky funeral establishment under the supervision of a Kentucky-licensed funeral director.
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An associate degree in funeral service from an accredited college or university shall substitute for ___ years of the funeral directing apprenticeship.
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The completion ___ semester credit hours from an accredited college shall substitute for one year of funeral directing apprenticeship.
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Has taken part during the apprenticeship in assisting with the management of at least ___ funerals.
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Every licensed funeral director must pay a renewal fee of _________.
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As a prerequisite for license renewal, every Kentucky-licensed embalmer and funeral director shall attend a minimum of _____ hours every two years in a continuing education program.
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A minimum of ___ hours of continuing education must be in a live format.
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The board may reinstate a license expired for failure to renew within ___ years if the applicant meets specific requirements.
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What is the fee for an annual courtesy card?
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What must an applicant for an embalmer’s license do at the beginning of their apprenticeship?
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A Kentucky-licensed embalmer or funeral director shall not supervise more than ____ applicants at any one time.
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The board shall issue the appropriate establishment license to an applicant who has paid a license fee not to exceed ___________.
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Each funeral establishment shall be under the supervision of a Kentucky licensed ______________ or ________ ________.
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No license granted under this chapter shall be issued or renewed for a period exceeding ____ year.
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Every license and renewal shall expire on _____ ___ following the date of issuance.
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A person may renew a funeral director's license by paying to the board a renewal fee, not to exceed _______ as set out in regulations.
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Every Kentucky-licensed embalmer and funeral director must attend a minimum of _____ hours every two years in continuing education.
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Attendance at continuing education programs must be certified to the board upon a form provided by the board and submitted with the _________ of the license.
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What must a courtesy card holder do to obtain and engage in acts of funeral directing?
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What may the board do in case of violations by a courtesy card holder?
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How many members shall the board consist of?
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Each board member shall receive ____ _______ dollars for each day of service.
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What does full time mean in terms of hours per week under supervision?
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What is the late fee for an embalmer's license renewal?
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Study Notes
Funeral Establishments
- A funeral establishment can be a full-service, embalming, or visitation and ceremonial establishment.
- Supervision must be provided by a Kentucky-licensed embalmer or funeral director.
Licensing and Fees
- Annual fee for a courtesy card is $75.00.
- An embalmer's license requires a $75.00 examination fee.
- Establishment license fee can be up to $200.
- Renewal fee for embalmer's or funeral director's licenses is capped at $100.
Apprenticeship Requirements
- One year of apprenticeship is mandatory under a Kentucky-licensed embalmer.
- Apprentices must actively assist with embalming at least 25 bodies during their apprenticeship.
- A funeral director's license requires three years of apprenticeship and managing 25 funerals under supervision.
Education Substitutions
- An associate degree in funeral service can replace two years of apprenticeship for funeral director licensing.
- 30 semester credit hours from an accredited institution can also substitute for one year of apprenticeship.
Continuing Education
- Licensed embalmers and funeral directors must complete a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education every two years.
- At least 6 of these hours must be from live, interactive programs.
Courtesy Card
- A courtesy card allows out-of-state licensed embalmers/funeral directors to operate in Kentucky.
- Various requirements for a courtesy card include having a license in another state, the state allowing similar permits, and a completed application with associated fees.
License Expiration and Renewal
- Licenses expire annually on July 31 unless renewed or revoked.
- It’s possible to renew an expired license within three years of expiration by paying late fees and providing proof of continuing education.
Board Composition and Meetings
- The board consists of five members: four embalmers/funeral directors and one citizen at large with no business interest.
- Members are appointed by the Governor and serve four-year terms.
- A quorum for board meetings is three members.
Inspections and Violations
- An inspector may enter establishments for violation checks and license inspections.
- Violations can lead to license suspension, revocation, or refusal of renewal.
Key Regulations
- Supervision ratios are set so no more than five apprentices are supervised at one time.
- Board members are compensated and reimbursed for expenses, meeting at least once a year.
Late Fees and Licenses
- Late fees for license renewals are set at $30 for embalmers and funeral directors.
- The funeral establishment license fee is set at $125.
Special Provisions
- An apprentice may perform embalming services after completing 25 cases and six months with supervision.
- Sworn statements during apprenticeship must be filed semi-annually.
These notes encapsulate the essential regulations and procedures governing funeral directors and embalmers in Kentucky, ensuring clarity and compliance for practitioners in the field.
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