BMS Funeral Directing and Rites 4

Question 1

What is the legal significance of the 'next of kin' hierarchy in funeral directing?

Accepted Answer

It establishes who has legal authority to authorize disposition

Answer

Next of kin hierarchy establishes who has the legal right to control final disposition and authorize funeral arrangements.

Question 2

A funeral director receives a body with no identification. What is the correct first step?

Accepted Answer

Notify law enforcement and await identification clearance

Answer

An unidentified decedent is a potential medicolegal case, and law enforcement must be notified before any preparation or disposition proceeds.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes 'preneed' funeral arrangements?

Accepted Answer

Funeral goods and services selected and often prepaid before death occurs

Answer

Preneed arrangements are made by individuals in advance of death, allowing them to plan and often prepay for their own funeral.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a 'Statement of Funeral Goods and Services Selected' provided to the family at arrangement?

Accepted Answer

To provide an itemized price list of all selected services and merchandise

Answer

This statement, required by the FTC Funeral Rule, itemizes exactly what goods and services the family selected and their individual prices.

Question 5

In Catholic funeral rites in the United States, what is the typical order of the three main liturgical components?

Accepted Answer

Vigil → Funeral Mass → Committal

Answer

The Order of Christian Funerals prescribes the Vigil (wake) first, followed by the Funeral Mass, and concluding with the Committal at the graveside.

BMS - Bachelor of Mortuary Science Practice Test