Pre-NBE - Funeral Directing (In General)
What is the maximum funeral benefit from Social Security?
$255.
What is a DD-214 Form?
A DOD Form - Discharge Papers. Document(s) proving military service.
What is a DD-1375 Form?
A DOD Form - Request for Payment of Funeral and/or Interment Expenses.
What is a SSA-8 Form?
A Social Security Form - Claimant's Form for Reimbursement of Funeral Expenses.
What is a SSA-721 Form?
A Social Security Form - Statement of Death by Funeral Director.
What is a 21-530 Form?
A VA Form - Application for Burial Benefits.
What is a 90-2008 Form?
A VA Form - Application for United States Flag for Burial Purposes.
What is a 40-1330 Form?
A VA Form - Claim for Standard Government Headstone or Marker.
What is a 40-0247 Form?
A VA Form - Presidential Memorial Certificate Request Form.
The rite adjusted to the needs of the family or the trends of the time.
Adaptive Funeral Rite.
Refers to the actions of a funeral director when a death has occurred.
At Need Funeral Procedures.
The disposal of human remains in the ocean.
Burial at Sea.
A legal document, issued by a governmental agency, authorizing transporation and/or disposition of a dead human body.
Burial-Transit Permit. In SC, Burial-Removal-Transit (BRT).
A structure, room, or space in a mausoleum or other building containing niches or recesses used to hold cremated remains.
Columbarium.
Any carrier required by law to convey passengers or freight without refusal if the approved fare or charge is paid (airline, train, etc).
Common Carrier.
Living or happening in the same period.
Contemporary.
A public officer whose chief duty is to investigate questionable deaths.
Coroner.
The reduction of dead human remains to its essential inorganic elements by the use of fire.
Cremation.
A legal document containing vital statistics, disposition and final medical information pertaining to the deceased.
Death Certificate.
A classified notice publicizing the death of a person and giving those details of the funeral service that the survivors wish to have published.
Death Notice.
To accompany, as a leader of the procession or guardian of the group.
Escort.
An oration praising an individual, usually after death.
Eulogy.
Relating to a social organization.
Fraternal.
A funeral rite that is in essence devoid of religious connotation.
Humanistic Funeral Rite.
Any disposition of a dead human body, either by means of burial or cremation, with no form of funeral rite at the time of disposition.
Immediate (or Direct) Disposition.
A building containing crypts or vaults for entombment.
Mausoleum.
A public officer whose duty it is to investigate cause of death when the question of accident, suicide, or homicide may be evidence or where there was no doctor in attendence.
Medical Examiner/Coroner/Justice of Peace.
A funeral rite held without the body present.
Memorial Service.
Made by a family member and 98% of the time it is made by phone.
Notification of Death (First Call).
A news item concerning the death of a person which usually contains a biographical sketch.
Obituary.
Contract entered into between members of the public and funeral directors to provide for funeral goods and services in the future upon the death of the contract beneficiary.
Pre-Need Funeral Contract.
Those who transport only in particular instances and only for those they chose to contract with (funeral home vehicles and livery).
Private Carrier.
Those funeral rites that follow a prescribed ritual which may be dictated either by religious beliefs or social customs.
Traditional Funeral Rite.
If eligible, how much will the VA pay toward a service-related death?
Up to $2,000.00 toward burial expenses for deaths on or after 09/11/11. For deaths prior to 09/11/11, up to $1,500.00. If the veteran is buried in a national cemetery, some or all of the cost of transporting the deceased may be reimbursed.
If eligible, how much will the VA pay toward a nonservice-related death?
Up to $300.00 toward burial and funeral expenses and a $300.00 plot-interment allowance for deaths on or after 12/01/01. For deaths prior to 12/01/01, $150.00. If the death happened while the veteran was in a VA hospital or under VA contracted nursing home care, some or all of the costs for transporting the veteran's remains may be reimbursed.
How long may someone apply for SS benefits?
Up to Two Years from the Date of the Burial.
How long may someone apply for VA benefits?
Up to Two Years from the Date of the Burial.
