CPC Memorial & Service Options 2

Question 1

What is a 'celebration of life' service?

Accepted Answer

A personalized, often non-traditional gathering that focuses on honoring the deceased's personality and accomplishments

Answer

A celebration of life is a personalized gathering — often informal and non-religious — that focuses on honoring the deceased's unique life, stories, and personality rather than mourning the loss.

Question 2

Which of the following is a key advantage a preplanning consultant offers when helping a client design a personalized service?

Accepted Answer

Documenting the client's wishes so that family members are not burdened with decisions while grieving

Answer

One of the greatest benefits of preplanning is that it documents wishes in advance, relieving grieving family members of difficult decision-making during an emotionally overwhelming time.

Question 3

When a client requests military funeral honors, which federal law entitles veterans to a minimum honors ceremony?

Accepted Answer

Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2000

Answer

The Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-65) entitles eligible veterans to a minimum military funeral honors ceremony including folding and presenting the American flag and playing Taps.

Question 4

What is a 'committal service'?

Accepted Answer

The final part of the funeral during which the body or cremated remains are placed in their final resting place

Answer

A committal service is the ceremony that accompanies the final placement of the deceased — whether burial, entombment, or scattering of ashes — at the final resting place.

Question 5

Which of the following memorial merchandise options allows cremated remains to be incorporated into a wearable item?

Accepted Answer

Cremation jewelry

Answer

Cremation jewelry is specially designed to hold a small amount of cremated remains, allowing family members to keep the deceased close in a wearable form such as a pendant or ring.

CPC - Certified Preplanning Consultant Practice Test

CPC - Certified Preplanning Consultant Practice Test

CPC Memorial & Service Options 2