cumulative Flashcards
What word defines the set of values, ideas, and opinions of an individual or group?
Philosophy
If you receive unpresentable remains from another funeral home what should you do ?
Attempt to make them look presentable before the viewing
To do something with “ the spirit of the law” means ?
The it is implied
What word defines fidelity to moral principles?
Integrity
Knowledge and factual representation best helps the funeral director how?
gives more service options
A child that doesn’t run into the street for fear of going into time out describes what level of moral?
Punishment and obedience
With many ethical obligations to various professional associations , funeral directors urge ____________.
professional solidarity
What word defines beliefs held in high esteem ?
Values
Legal Conduct is assumed the _________ for ethical behavior.
base minimum
True or false the funeral director should have knowledge of disposition options such as burial or scattering of remains
True
What word is defines as a culturally entrenched pattern of behaviors ?
Religion
True or false collections agencies are an example of an allied profession
FALSE
The most important qualifications when choosing a casket is the manufactures policy of standing behind their _____
product
In kohl bergs social contract level of moral development the view of government is legal authority and not ____
moral authority
professional service to everyone should include everything except?
POLITICAL STATUS
True or false a collection agency is considered a an allied professional service
FALSE
The information the families receive from the funeral home should help the ______ ____
family first
“regardless of the situation, the outcome will always be one and consistent” defines
absolutism
When is the best time to do after care counseling follow up with a client family ?
When the family indicates that they’re in need of assistance
In California a FD must legally follow the wishes of a decedent when ______
They are fully funded
The FD should treat the clergy of any service as if they are ___________________
knowledgeable for that particular religious tradition
True or false a pre need can put money into “funeral insurance “
True
Today, what family group would need more aftercare assistance ?
ANY GROUP WHO DOESN’T HAVE A WELL FORMED SUPPORT NETWORK
True or false “we have qualified staff to assist you with your funeral needs” is an acceptable, ethical advertisement
True
An ethical way to advertise your mortuaries strengths is to _____ the services your mortuary ____ in
emphasize , excels
True or false when discussing merchandise with a pre need you should include scheduling cremation services
false they are pre need, not yet dead
Within an employer-employee relationship what should an employer do about the employees professional appearance ?
Encourage conservative dress
When developing a professional image the mortuary should include ?
atmosphere of openness
Most American adults function at which level of moral development according to kohl berg?
3-5
What word defines dealing with values relating to human conduct ?
Ethics
When discussing client and family records what type of record does not need accuracy or privacy ?
Aftercare
“the elements of the situation must be looked at before a solution can be rendered “ defines
situationalism
True or false The clergy is considered an allied professional service
True
Define Religion
a culturally entrenched pattern of behaviors
True or false Entrusted care by the family is an ethical consideration in regard to the care if the deceased body
True
True or false a mortuary gift card is acceptable for a pre funded funeral arrangement
false
The FD should always be _____ of the entire ____ ceremony
entire, funeral ceremony
Medical records should be kept an additional ____ years after the termination of an employee to satisfy OSHA requirements
30 years
knowledge and factual representation includes ___ ____ and best helps the FD
service options
In the caring Model of Moral development , the condition of people ignoring their own needs so they can focus on the needs of others in a selfish manner is called
Martyr syndrome
In recognizing ethical standards in their professional responsibility to the press or media the FD must exercise ________________
DISCRETION in releasing confidential information
a ___ case describes a family who decides to use an alternate mortuary for services
Lost
As a FD we should have knowledge pf the various community resources for grief support that would include?
COMMUNITY AND/OR HOSPITAL PROGRAMS
True or false employees should be responsible for their own health insurance
False
When dealing with environmental issues with the funeral home what federal agency would you be in contact with?
EPA
what consists of abstract patterns of and for living and dying that are learned either directly or indirectly ?
Culture
Appropriate and helpful acts of counseling that come after the funeral defines
aftercare
In Kolbergs Law and Order level of moral development people live in society and obey
the government
True or false sculptured death mask offerings were discussed in class
false
True or false only qualified embalmers should be training apprentices
true
The set of values, ideas, and opinions of an individual or group defines ?
PHILOSOPHY
True or false FD should have knowledge in merchandise options regarding musicians
False, its impossible to know everyones price
The best way to view the decedent is in
indirect dim lighting
True or false the viewing of the casketed remains can take place at the time best scheduled for the family
True
A _____ driver is considered under the funeral home’s liability in the event of an injury
Agent
When in procession the family car is in what position after the funeral coach?
1st