Funeral Services Funeral Laws & Regulations 2

Question 1

What does the FTC Funeral Rule's 'casket price list' requirement mandate?

Accepted Answer

Funeral homes must give consumers a casket price list before showing caskets

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Funeral homes must show at least 10 caskets in person

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Caskets must be priced at or below competitor rates

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Consumers must sign a waiver before viewing caskets

Question 2

Which document authorizes the release of a body to a funeral home?

Accepted Answer

Authorization for body removal

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Burial permit

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Transit permit

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Death certificate

Question 3

What is the purpose of a 'preneed' funeral contract?

Accepted Answer

To lock in pricing for future funeral services arranged in advance

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To authorize embalming

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To transfer a body across state lines

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To assign cemetery rights

Question 4

Under most state laws, who is considered the primary next of kin authorized to make funeral decisions?

Accepted Answer

Spouse or domestic partner

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Adult children

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Parents

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Siblings

Question 5

What is the role of the medical examiner in funeral services?

Accepted Answer

To investigate deaths of unknown, suspicious, or violent cause

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To approve embalming chemicals used

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To issue burial permits for all deaths

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To inspect funeral home facilities

Question 6

Which federal law regulates the disposition of cremated remains in navigable US waters?

Accepted Answer

Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act (MPRSA)

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FTC Funeral Rule

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Clean Water Act

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OSHA Maritime Standard