Lesson 7 State Statutes, Rules, and Regulations

Question 1

limitations should not exceed state guidelines regarding removal of remains without authority, embalming without authority, conducting a funeral without authority, mutilation in prep/restoration, failure to surrender remains upon request, hold him/herself out to perform duties outsidie his/her licensure, committing acts which are illegal, preneed requirements

Answer 1

FD/embalmer limitations

Question 2

min age 18; citizenship; residency; moral and legal character; college, mort. science; apprenticship/provisional; board exam; fees; continuing ed.

Answer 2

qualifications for FD/embalmer

Question 3

fraudulent certificate; altered license; misleading advertising; soliciting of dead bodies; removal without permission; substance abuse; unfit due to insanity; falsify death cert.; refuse to surrender body

Answer 3

grounds for revocation

Question 4

failure to comply with state requirements; deceptive advertising; solicitation of dead bodies; failure to provide license personnel; willingly falsify records

Answer 4

revocation of funeral establishment license

Question 5

under licensed supervision; remains conform with health codes; conform to applicable laws, rules and regulations; fulfill family wishes within reasonable limits and public policy

Answer 5

requirements for conducting funerals

Question 6

consumer files complaint with state board; state board conducts investigation; respondent advised of charges and hearing time; respondent may reply to charges; judgement/administrative action issued; respondent may appeal

Answer 6

regulatory agency complaint procedure

Question 7

determined by individual states; special arrangements may exist between some states; state may issue temporary permit; permanent license may be issued to a licensee after probation period, upon review by board, upon completion of examinations

Answer 7

reciprocity