BMS Mortuary Law and Ethics 2

Question 1

Under the FTC Funeral Rule, how long must a funeral home retain its price lists?

Accepted Answer

One year

Answer

The FTC Funeral Rule requires funeral providers to retain copies of their price lists for at least one year after the date of their last distribution.

Question 2

Which document authorizes a funeral director to transport human remains across state lines?

Accepted Answer

Burial transit permit

Answer

A burial transit permit (also called a disposition permit) is required by most states when transporting human remains across state lines.

Question 3

A family requests that their deceased relative's ashes be divided among six family members. What ethical concern must the funeral director address first?

Accepted Answer

Confirming who holds legal authority to authorize disposition

Answer

The funeral director must first identify and confirm the person with legal next-of-kin authority before honoring any disposition request.

Question 4

Which federal agency enforces the Funeral Rule that governs funeral home pricing disclosures?

Accepted Answer

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

Answer

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforces the Funeral Rule, which requires funeral providers to give consumers itemized price information.

Question 5

A funeral director discovers that a deceased person had a legally valid pre-need contract, but the surviving spouse wants different services. What should the director do?

Accepted Answer

Honor the pre-need contract unless the authorized agent legally modifies it

Answer

A valid pre-need contract is a legal document, and changes require authorization from the legally designated agent or next of kin per applicable state law.

BMS - Bachelor of Mortuary Science Practice Test

BMS - Bachelor of Mortuary Science Practice Test

BMS Mortuary Law and Ethics 2