Funeral Service Funeral Arranging and Directing Flashcards
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When a death occurs at home without hospice care, who typically must be notified first?
Answer: Local law enforcement or the medical examiner/coroner
An unattended death at home generally requires law enforcement or the medical examiner/coroner to be notified before the body is moved.
A family is indecisive about casket selection and feels pressured. The ethical funeral director should:
Answer: Allow time, provide objective information, and never use high-pressure sales tactics
Ethical funeral directing requires patient, pressure-free guidance so families can make informed decisions.
What information is typically gathered during a funeral arrangement conference for death certificate completion?
Answer: Full legal name, Social Security number, date/place of birth, occupation, and next of kin details
The arrangement conference collects comprehensive biographical data needed to accurately complete the death certificate.
Which of the following best describes a 'direct burial'?
Answer: Disposition of the body without embalming, viewing, or funeral service
Direct burial involves disposition of remains without embalming, viewing, visitation, or a formal funeral service.
What is a 'tent card' used for in funeral directing?
Answer: Identifying floral arrangements for proper placement and return to donors
Tent cards are placed with floral arrangements to identify the sender so flowers can be properly credited and returned.
How should a funeral director handle a situation where two family members disagree about the type of service?
Answer: Identify the legally authorized next of kin and follow their decision while documenting the dispute
The funeral director should defer to the legally authorized decision-maker and document any family disputes to protect all parties.
At what point should the funeral director confirm final arrangements in writing with the family?
Answer: Before any services are rendered, through a signed statement of funeral goods and services
The FTC Funeral Rule requires a written itemized statement be provided before services are performed and signed by the family.