CMT Grief Support & Family Services Flashcards
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Which type of funeral service involves the body being present but no formal religious or officiating ceremony?
Answer: Graveside or committal service
A graveside or committal service is held at the burial site with the body present but typically without the formal structure of a full funeral service.
What is a 'memorial service' as distinguished from a traditional funeral service?
Answer: A service held to honor the deceased without the body present
A memorial service celebrates and honors the deceased but takes place without the body present, often after cremation or when the body is not available.
A family requests that a deceased child's favorite toys be placed in the casket. What is the mortuary technician's responsibility?
Answer: Honor the request while noting any items in documentation and advising on items that could affect embalming or cremation
Personal item inclusions are a meaningful part of family-centered service; the technician should honor them while documenting and advising about any items that may affect the chosen disposition method.
What is the purpose of a 'death notification' made by law enforcement or a medical professional to the family?
Answer: Officially informing the next-of-kin of the death so they can begin making arrangements
Death notification is the formal process of informing family members of a death, which must typically occur before the funeral home can be contacted to take custody.
Why is cultural competency important for mortuary technicians in the US?
Answer: Because different cultural, religious, and ethnic groups have varying practices and preferences regarding death and disposition
The US is culturally diverse, and mortuary professionals must understand varying religious and cultural traditions around death to serve all families respectfully and appropriately.
What is the role of a funeral home pre-arrangement (pre-need) contract?
Answer: To allow individuals to plan and pay for their funeral services in advance, relieving family burden
Pre-need contracts allow individuals to plan and pre-fund their own funeral, documenting their wishes and easing the emotional and financial burden on survivors.