Funeral Laws & Regulations Flashcards

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

Answer: That embalming is not legally required except in certain circumstances

The FTC Funeral Rule requires funeral homes to disclose that embalming is not legally required except in specific circumstances, such as long delays before burial or interstate transport in some states.

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

Answer: A final itemized statement provided before the funeral service

The Statement of Funeral Goods and Services Selected is an itemized document the funeral home must provide to the consumer before the funeral that lists all chosen items and their prices.

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

Answer: Veterans national cemeteries

The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) under the Department of Veterans Affairs operates and manages national veterans cemeteries.

What is required for funeral homes that offer direct cremation?

Answer: A cremation price list must be provided on request

The FTC Funeral Rule requires funeral homes offering direct cremation to provide a separate cremation price list or include cremation prices on the General Price List.

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

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

The FTC Funeral Rule requires that third-party cash advance items be itemized, and if the funeral home receives a rebate or mark-up, it must disclose this to the consumer.

What is the primary purpose of a burial permit?

Answer: To legally authorize the disposition of human remains

A burial permit (also called a disposition permit) is a government-issued document legally authorizing the burial, cremation, or other disposition of human remains.