Funeral Services Funeral Laws & Regulations

Question 1

Which federal regulation requires funeral homes to provide itemized price lists to consumers?

Accepted Answer

FTC Funeral Rule

Answer

OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard

Answer

EPA Burial Regulations

Answer

State Board Licensing Act

Question 2

Under the FTC Funeral Rule, how long must a funeral home retain price lists?

Accepted Answer

Three years

Answer

One year

Answer

Five years

Answer

Seven years

Question 3

What must a funeral home provide if a consumer selects only certain items from a package?

Accepted Answer

An itemized statement of the actual charges

Answer

A discount on the package price

Answer

A written explanation of why itemization is unavailable

Answer

Only a verbal price estimate

Question 4

Which agency enforces the FTC Funeral Rule at the federal level?

Accepted Answer

FTC

Answer

EPA

Answer

OSHA

Answer

CDC

Question 5

What is required before a body can be legally transported across state lines?

Accepted Answer

A death certificate and transit permit

Answer

A burial permit only

Answer

Notarized permission from next of kin

Answer

A licensed embalmer's certificate

Question 6

Who is legally authorized to sign a death certificate in most US states?

Accepted Answer

The attending physician, medical examiner, or coroner

Answer

The funeral director only

Answer

A registered nurse

Answer

Any licensed healthcare provider