CMT Funeral Arrangement & Family Service

Question 1

Which federal regulation requires funeral homes to provide an itemized price list to any person who inquires in person about funeral arrangements?

Accepted Answer

The FTC Funeral Rule

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The OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard

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The EPA Cremation Disposal Rule

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The NFDA Code of Professional Conduct

Question 2

What is 'preneed' funeral planning?

Accepted Answer

Arranging and often pre-paying for funeral services before death occurs

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Filing the death certificate before the family arrives

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Pre-embalming a body immediately upon arrival

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Pre-selecting cemetery plots by municipal authorities

Question 3

During an arrangement conference, what is the primary role of the mortuary technician or funeral director?

Accepted Answer

To guide the family in selecting services while honoring their wishes and cultural preferences

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To sell the most expensive casket available

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To complete the death certificate without family input

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To determine the cause of death for legal records

Question 4

What is a 'casket price list' and when must it be provided to families under the FTC Funeral Rule?

Accepted Answer

An itemized list of casket prices offered before the family views caskets

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A list provided only after casket selection is complete

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A manufacturer's wholesale pricing document for internal use

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A document required only for direct cremation arrangements

Question 5

Which document transfers legal authority for funeral decision-making to a designated person when no next of kin is available?

Accepted Answer

A durable power of attorney for healthcare or a designated agent form

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A standard death certificate

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A funeral home internal authorization form

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A coroner's release form

Question 6

What is a 'direct burial' according to the FTC Funeral Rule?

Accepted Answer

Burial without embalming or a formal viewing service

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Burial in a private cemetery without a funeral home

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Interment within 24 hours of death

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Burial with a casket but no graveside service