Funeral Services Funeral Laws & Regulations 3

Question 1

What must a funeral home disclose if embalming is NOT legally required?

Accepted Answer

That embalming is not legally required except in certain circumstances

Answer

Nothing — embalming is always discretionary

Answer

That embalming increases preservation by 30 days

Answer

That refrigeration is a cheaper alternative

Question 2

What is a 'Statement of Funeral Goods and Services Selected' under the FTC Funeral Rule?

Accepted Answer

A final itemized statement provided before the funeral service

Answer

An itemized bill given after the funeral is complete

Answer

A list of available funeral packages

Answer

A preneed contract document

Question 3

Which type of cemetery is regulated by the federal government under the National Cemetery Administration?

Accepted Answer

Veterans national cemeteries

Answer

Private for-profit cemeteries

Answer

Religious cemeteries

Answer

Municipal public cemeteries

Question 4

What is required for funeral homes that offer direct cremation?

Accepted Answer

A cremation price list must be provided on request

Answer

Only the general price list needs to be offered

Answer

Consumers must select a casket before cremation

Answer

Cremation may not be offered without embalming first

Question 5

How must third-party cash advance charges be disclosed under the FTC Funeral Rule?

Accepted Answer

They must be disclosed as separate line items at actual cost or with a mark-up disclosed

Answer

They may be bundled into a package price

Answer

They do not need to be disclosed to consumers

Answer

They must be paid directly by the consumer, not the funeral home

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of a burial permit?

Accepted Answer

To legally authorize the disposition of human remains

Answer

To authorize a funeral home to operate

Answer

To verify the cause of death

Answer

To transfer ownership of a cemetery plot