CMT Funeral Arrangement & Family Service 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A family of the Islamic faith requests a funeral. Which practice is most important to accommodate?
- Prompt burial without embalming, with the body washed and shrouded (Correct answer)
- Full embalming with cosmetics before burial
- Cremation within 24 hours
- Viewing in an open casket for three days
Correct answer: Prompt burial without embalming, with the body washed and shrouded
Islamic tradition requires prompt burial, ritual washing (Ghusl) by family or community members, shrouding (Kafan), and avoidance of embalming unless legally required.
Question 2: What is the purpose of an obituary in funeral service?
- To announce the death and provide service information while honoring the life of the deceased (Correct answer)
- To legally notify creditors of the individual's death
- To substitute for a death certificate in public records
- To satisfy OSHA notification requirements
Correct answer: To announce the death and provide service information while honoring the life of the deceased
An obituary serves as a public announcement of death and service details while providing a tribute to the deceased's life, relationships, and accomplishments.
Question 3: When a family cannot afford standard funeral services, what option is available through many state and local governments?
- Indigent burial assistance programs (Correct answer)
- Free direct cremation through the FTC
- FEMA disaster relief funeral funds in all cases
- Medicaid full funeral coverage
Correct answer: Indigent burial assistance programs
Most states and counties offer indigent burial or cremation assistance programs for families who qualify based on financial need.
Question 4: What is a 'visitation' or 'calling hours' in the context of funeral services?
- A scheduled time for friends and family to pay their respects before the funeral service (Correct answer)
- The time when the funeral director meets with the family to arrange services
- The window during which authorities may view the body for legal purposes
- The period allotted for embalming before the viewing
Correct answer: A scheduled time for friends and family to pay their respects before the funeral service
Visitation or calling hours are designated times when community members, friends, and family gather to offer condolences and view the deceased prior to the funeral.
Question 5: Which organization provides the CFSP (Certified Funeral Service Practitioner) designation for funeral service professionals?
- The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) (Correct answer)
- The American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE)
- The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
- The National Selected Morticians (NSM)
Correct answer: The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
The NFDA administers the CFSP certification program, which recognizes funeral service professionals who demonstrate ongoing education and professional excellence.
Question 6: What does the term 'at-need' mean in funeral service?
- Services arranged after a death has already occurred (Correct answer)
- Services arranged before any illness or death
- Emergency services requested by hospitals
- Services covered by insurance only
Correct answer: Services arranged after a death has already occurred
At-need refers to funeral arrangements made after a death has occurred, as opposed to preneed arrangements made in advance.
CMT Funeral Arrangement & Family Service 2
A family of the Islamic faith requests a funeral.
Which practice is most important to accommodate?