Compend Funeral Law

Property which cannot be seen or touched and is difficult to attach a value to A real B intangible C personal D tangible

intangible

The term for earth burial is A interment B entombment C easement D exhumation

interment

A person who has been appointed by the court to oversee an estate A probator B testator C administrator D heir

Administrator

In his/her ethical obligations to various professional associations, the funeral director A should strive toward self improvement B discredit his competitors C urge professional solidarity D influence family choices and desires

urge professional solidarity

The ethical funeral director should not: A provide professional counsel B advise each family what casket they should select C treat all families the same, regardless of the merchandise and service purchased D dispose of personal effects according to the wishes of the family

Advise each famly what casket they should select

Which of the following would be an allowable cost item of a funeral A casket B flowers C clothing D all of these

All of these

A person engaged in learning the practice of funeral directing or embalming is known as A gofer B student C apprentice D associate

Apprentice

Which of the following is a good ethical behavior in regard to treatment of the decreased A allow anyone in the preparation room who wishes to view an embalming operation B joke about the remains in order to release tension C cleanliness in the preparation room D make large incisions in order to expose large portion of the vessels

Cleanliness in the preparation room

Which of the following is a desirable characteristic of an ethical funeral director? A likes to gossip about competitors B compassionate C divulges confidential information D unprofessional

Compassionate

The term which refers to blood relationship is A consanguinity B constructive C legitimate D common

Consanguinity

The right to control disposition while the actual custody is held by another party is A stare decisis B constructive custody C administrative law D bailment

Constructive custody

In regard to an ethical funeral director's relationship with his competitors, which of the following is considered a proper goal? A defamation B gossip C selfishness D cooperation

Cooperation

The term in funeral service law synonymous to "dead body" is A corpse B ashes C skeleton D stiff

Corpse

When a funeral director has possession of a dead human body he or she is termed a A custodian B bailor C bailee D possessor

Custodian

The state of complete and irreversible cessation of metabolic processes leading to dissolution of the organismism defines A bankruptcy B devise C secured claim D death

Death

In regards to competitive/relationships, which of the following is not a good ethical practice: A good community image B defamation of competitor C understanding D cooperation

Defamation of competitor

A gift of real estate made by will A devise B devisee C request D distribution per capita

Devise

Which of the following should not be discussed in the funeral arrangements conference? A vital statistics B life insurance policies C alternatives to the traditional funeral D educational program

Educational program

The right of a governing body to acquire private land for the use of the public good is A police power B publication C mortuary law D eminent domain

Eminent Domain

Which of the following is an ethical consideration in regard to the care of the deceased body? A cleanliness of facilities B entrusted care by the family C accuracy of business and family records D personal appearances

Entrusted care by the family

The property both real and/or personal of a deceased person is known as the A codicil B equity C inheritance D estate

Estate

A set of moral principles or values defines the term A Golden Rule B common law C ethics D Stare Decisis

Ethics

A person appointed by the will to carry out the provisions and settle the estate A testator B funeral director C executor D kin

Executor

Which of the following is an example of unethical publicity? A dignified commercials B printed advertisements C goodwill D fraudulent promotion

Fraudulent promotion

Which of the following areas is not covered under the Fair Labor Standards Act A child labor standards B funeral rule C minimum wage D equal pay

Funeral Rule

Which of these would be considered a private carrier A funeral home coach B Greyhound bus C Delta airlines D American airlines

Funeral home coach

Which of the following is a reason to have continued education in funeral service? A good way to meet different people B it reinforces to the employees that you're not as smart as you think C good for self improvement D good way to take a vacation at the businesses expense

Good for self improvement

A will written entirely in longhand by the testator A emergency B holographic C oral D codicil

Holograpic

A person who owns or controls the property where a death occurs is known as the A householder B public authority C spouse D deceased

Householder

Which of the following is not a good personal ethical trait? A honesty B infidelity C good citizenship D community service

Infidelity

Transporting a body from one state to another would be considered ___ transportation A testatrix B testate C intrastate D interstate

Interstate

A person who dies without having made a valid will is known as A testament B testatrix C intestate D testator

Intestate

Another term for mortuary law is mortuary ____ A judge B jury C judgment D jurisprudence

Jurisprudence

A gift of personal property left in a will is known as A legacy B legatee C abatement D codicil

Legacy

Another term for bequest is A testator B revocation C legacy D intestate

Legacy

One who inherits personal property under a will is a A legatee B executor C legacy D heir

Legatee

The breach of a contract by a professional A duress B disaffirmance C undue influence D malpractice

Malpractice

Which of the following is considered unethical publicity for a funeral director? A privacy in information B continuing education C misrepresentation in warranties D personal obligation to written agreements

Misrepresentation in warranties

A place where dead bodies are prepared for disposition is called a A mortuary B nursing home C hospital D morgue

Mortuary

The view that the legal status of the body was that of an object exclusively within the control of the church was A no property theory B intangible property theory C theory of stare decisis D quasi property theory

No property theory

Which of the following is an allied professional or service that the ethical funeral director is professionally concerned with? A postal service B teamsters union C organ donation D internal revenue service

Organ donation

Which of the following is an ethical obligation that a funeral director owes to his professional association? A non-participation B let other members do all the work C participate in continuing education D no need to attend regular meetings

Particiapate in continuing education

Courts having jurisdiction over a deceased estate are A district court B municipal court C supreme court D probate court

Probate Court

Which of the following would be a part of a funeral director's individual/person ethics? A professionalism B deceit C selfishness D greed

Professionalism

An action to recover possession of property unlawfully detained is termed A tort B ethics C replevin D probate

Replevin

The decision by the testator to withdraw or cancel gifts left in a will is known as A insolvency B replevin C ademption D revocation

Revocation

Which of the following reasons would be grounds for revocation of a funeral establishment license A solicitation of dead human bodies B failure to advertise in the yellow pages C use of funeral directors in more than one location D poorly lit parking area

Solicitation of dead human bodies

In maintaining a high standard of conduct with a competitor, the funeral director would be wise: A to stress employee continuing education B to provide complete privacy in the preparation of the body C to respect the bereaved families choice of a funeral establishment D to refrain from fraudulent business practices

To respect the bereaved families choice of a funeral establishment

A wrongful act committed by one person against another person or his or her property is A creditors claim B tort C replevin D crime

Tort

The legislative act which requires lenders to disclose the amount of interest they are charging is A Truth I Advertising Act B Fair Credit Reporting Act C Product Uniformity D Truth in Lending

Truth in Lending

Which of the following is NOT a requirement of a preparation room A does not have to be operational may be for show only B must be secluded from the public C must have nonporous walls, ceiling and floor D must have hot and cold running water

Does not have to be operational, may be for show only

Principles of morality, including both the science of good and the nature of right: A etiquette B eucharist C ethics D evidence

Ethics

Which of the following is not a good examples of ethical employer-employee relationships? A favoritism B healthy working conditions C adequate compensation D professional personal appearance

Favoritism

In regard to professional boards, the ethical funeral director should not: A keep up with changes in the law B only abide by the rules that he agrees with C keep a good working relationship with individual board members D support all board rules and regulations

Only abide by the rules that he agrees with

Which of the following is NOT true of cemeteries A ownership includes unlimited rights B right of ownership is only for the purpose of burial C ownership includes the right to mark the grave D a cemetery may be a nuisance in fact

Ownership includes unlimited rights

With personal effects of a deceased in his custody, the ethical funeral director should not? A consult the family as to their proper disposition B treat the effects with extreme care C place them in a bag and leave them in the preparation room D inventory each item to protect the funeral home's liability

Place them in a bag and leave them in the preparation room

The power to adopt have for the protection of the public is called A Administrative power B Mortuary Law C Equity law D police power

Police Power

Which of the following would be an ethical obligation to your professional association? A to share time and talents B create dissent among members C spend budgeted association funds for personal use D use association form personal gains

To share time and talents

Land and those items attached to land are called ____ property A existing B real C tangible D personal

real

What is the overtime rate for employees covered under the Fair Labor Standards Act A 1 3/4 B 2 C 1 1/4 D 1 1/2

1 1/2

When a funeral director has the personal effects of a deceased in his or her possession, he or she is properly termed a(an) A bailee B bailor C custodian D none of these

Baile

Which of the following is not an allied profession or service to the funeral industry? A banking professional B social workers C vital statistics D nurses

Banking professional

When a funeral director makes funeral arrangements with a family, he should: A be factual and knowledgeable B divulge confidential information regarding the arrangements C serve the family "better" if they purchase an expensive casket D advise the family as to what casket they should select

Be factual and knowledgeable

A system or code of morals of a particular philosopher, religion group or profession is called: A Code of Ethics B metaphysics C philosophy D cosmology

Code of Ethics

An addition or modification of a will A holographic B codicil C bequest D amendment

Codicil

The right that one has to use the land of another for a special purpose A lease B lien C easement D foreclosure

Easement

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a licensed funeral director or embalmer A must meet the minimum age requirement of the state they wish to practice in B must have at least a junior high school diploma C must be a resident of the state they wish to practice in D must have passed licensing exam

Must have at least a junior high school diploma

Which of the following is not good ethical behavior in regard to treatment of the deceased? A thoroughness of preparation of the deceased B concern for the dignity of the deceased C cleanliness D necromania

Necromania

Which of the following would the funeral director normally NOT be liable for A delivery driver at the funeral home B agent driver C funeral home employee D volunteer driver

Volunteer Driver

An instrument by which a person makes disposition of their property after their death is known as A legacy B inheritance C will D bequest

Will

The F.T.C. and O.S.H.A. are examples of ___agencies A written B probate C administrative D common

Administrative

Specifically, a woman who has been appointed by the court to oversee an estate is called a(an) A administratrix B executrix C administrator D executive

Administratrix

Which of the following is not considered ethical in regard to the deceased body? A professional procedures B entrusted care by the family C allowing a personal friend to watch the embalming procedure D care and concern for the dignity of the deceased body

Allowing a personal friend to watch the embalming process

The act which allows persons of a certain age to give all or part of their body for scientific study is A living will B truth in lending act C will D anatomical gift act

Anatomical gift act

Ethics is probably best defined: A as the discipline dealing with moral duty and obligation B ones personal conduct in recognizing the dignity of mankind C maintaining a non-judgmental attitude toward ones clientele D a code assumed by the funeral profession

As the discipline dealing with moral duty and obligation

If a funeral director receives the remains from another funeral home and the conditions are below standard, he/she should? A call the local health officer without delay B report it to the secretary of the Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers C immediately notify the family D attempt to make the remains presentable before viewing

Attempt to make the remains presentable before viewing

Maintaining discreet client relationships would fulfill what ethical practice: A service selection B custody and/or trusteeship of property C confidential responsibility D financial circumstances

Confidential Responsibility

One who inherits real estate by means of a will A devise B administrator C devisee D testator

Devisee

Exhumation is a term for A disenterment B disinterment C disentermint D desenterment

Disinterment

The cutting apart of tissue for examination or study is known as A disembowelment B disgusting C dissection D disinterment

Dissection

The equal distribution of a gift among lineal descendants is known as A distribution per capita B distribution per stirpes C administrative law D bailment

Distribution per capita

The equal distribution of a gift to lineal descendants and their heirs is known as A distribution per capita B inheritance C distribution per stripes D probate

Distribution per stripes

The primary purpose of O.S.H.A. is to A prevent restraint of trade B improve working conditions by providing a safe and healthy area in which to work C establish a minimum wage D limit children working hours

Improve working conditions by providing a safe and healthy area in which to work

Which of these statements is NOT true of a will A it must be signed by the testator B it is an instrument distributing the property of a deceased C it cannot be changed after it is written D it must be in writing

It cannot be changed after it is written

In recognizing ethical standards in his professional responsibility to the press the funeral director: A must exercise discretion in releasing confidential information B must abide by state board rules and regulations C should exemplify a positive image of funeral service D should place limitations toward ones clientele

Must exercise discretion in releasing confidential information

Another term for autopsy is A necropsy B scientific study C dissection D cutting-up

Necropsy

Which of the following is NOT a requirement of a funeral establishment A occupy a fixed location B have a display room with adequate number and selection of caskets C have adequate licensed personal D own rolling stock

Own rolling stock

In regard to employer relationships, the ethical funeral director should: A not be concerned with healthy work conditions B try to hire all employees C provide thorough training D tell his employees their faults in front of others

Provide thorough traning

The term for granting a license to an individual based on their possessing a license in another state is A reconciliation B revocation C replevin D reciprocity

Reciprocity

Which of the following is not considered to have "primary" duty of disposition A surviving spouse B next of kin C volunteer D state

State

A person who dies leaving a valid will is a (an) A commodore B heir C executor D testator

Testator

Which of the following statements is NOT true of a funeral bill A the dependents are secondarily liable for the funeral bill B it is a debt C the estate is primarily responsible for the funeral bill D it is a charge against the estate

The dependents are secondarily liable for the funeral bill

In choosing your source of supply of caskets, the most important qualification of the manufacturer is: A a sales rep who keeps you informed regarding your competitor B lowest price, regardless of quality C a policy of standing behind their product D buy from all companies to maintain your "nice guy" image

A policy of standing behind their product

The proportional reduction of a legacy when the funds are not sufficient to pay it in full is known as A redemption B abatement C operation of law D cut-back

Abatement

A funeral home is said to have ___ custody of a body while it is in the mortuary A actual B constructive C limited D ordinary

Actual

When with a family during an arrangement conference, it is good ethical practice to: A provide the family with documentation of all business transactions B demand that the family use your flower shop C guide the family to the mid-line casket sales D inform the family of all gossip heard about the deceased

Provide the family with documentation of all business transactions

When making pre-need arrangements, a good ethical practice is to: A make changes to the final agreement after the family has left B leave most spaces blank, that way the funeral director can make any changes needed C secure all funeral home records in a safe place D give all documentation to the press

Secure all funeral home records in a safe place

Which of the following denotes good professional ethics in community relationships? A frequenting the local drug dealer B speaking to a local church group C playing poker a the local tavern D joining the local KKK chapter

Speaking to a local church group

If there is no party to accept the "primary" right to disposition the "secondary" right falls to the A church B state C military D volunteer

State

Laws enacted by legislative bodies are called A constitutions B case laws C ordinances D statues

Statues