Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge Flashcards

When no designated agent exists, who generally has the first right to control disposition under most state hierarchies?

Answer: The surviving spouse

State statutes commonly rank a designated agent first, then the surviving spouse, adult children, parents, then siblings.

Why do many states require a waiting period before cremation?

Answer: To allow for permits and confirm authorization and cause of death review

Waiting periods, often 24 to 48 hours, allow authorizations and medical examiner clearance to be completed.

Under the OSHA formaldehyde standard, what is the 8-hour time-weighted average permissible exposure limit?

Answer: 0.75 ppm

OSHA's formaldehyde standard sets the 8-hour TWA PEL at 0.75 ppm and a 15-minute STEL of 2 ppm.

What is the purpose of a cemetery perpetual care fund?

Answer: To finance long-term maintenance of cemetery grounds

Perpetual care funds are legally required in many states to maintain grounds after plots are sold.

Which is true about preneed cremation authorization?

Answer: Many states allow individuals to authorize their own cremation in advance in writing

Many states let a person pre-authorize cremation, which can bind survivors under the statute.

Which price lists must a funeral provider offer, in addition to the GPL, to people who ask about caskets and outer burial containers?

Answer: A Casket Price List and an Outer Burial Container Price List

Providers selling caskets and outer burial containers must offer separate casket and outer burial container price lists.

Which benefit is available to eligible veterans through the VA regardless of funeral home choice?

Answer: Free burial in a VA national cemetery with a government-furnished headstone or marker

Eligible veterans may be buried in national cemeteries at no charge and receive a headstone or marker.