Mortuary Administration Q&A Bundle

What does FTC stand for? Federal Trade Commission The Funeral Rule went into effect April 30, ____________. 1984 Why was the Funeral Rule established? To give consumers accurate, itemized price information and various other disclosures about funeral goods and services (Accurate & Fair prices) Vio...

Social Security Administration a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services which provide benefits for retirement, survivors insurance, disability and includes Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicare. August 14, 1935 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt When was the Social Sec...

Alternative container an enclosure for human remains in preparation for cremation, the container is composed of an appropriate combustible material; rigid enough for handing with ease; assures the protection of the health and safety of the crematory operator; as well as provide appropriate coverings...

Cloth covered caskets These caskets are made from a base material which can be simple as corrugated fiberboard or pressed wood which is covered with a layer of cloth Veneer caskets A fine wood is placed over a less expensive particle board under structure and given a beautiful finish Eco-friendly ...

Visitation (definition) the time set aside for relatives and friends to pay their last respects for the deceased prior to the funeral or memorial service -aka: calling hours, visiting hours, wake Preparation of Remains (After Embalming and Disinfection) -dressing -cosmetizing -casketing Coordinati...

Funeral Arrangement and Direction The arranging and caring for the chronological mortuary activities from the notification of death to the final services rendered for the family Funeral Arrangements term applied to the completing of the service and financial details of a funeral Pre-Planned Funera...

Initial Notification of Death The first contact a funeral establishment receives regarding a death Funeral Procedures 1. 98% of the notifications of death are by telephone. - Other methods are email, letters, personal contact. Determine the nature of the inquiry A. At-Need: When a death occurs. B....

Before the family leaves the arrangement conference at funeral home verify date, time, and location for all aspects of arrangements; especially for family viewing and services; most importantly, assure the family of your continuing assistance FTC - Funeral Rule Requirements Itemize of selected good...

Which of the following is first in a Military Funeral Cortege? band If possible the American Legion will provide a full military detail for the committal service. How many individuals are involved in a full military detail? 21 You have been asked to dress a gentleman who is a member of the Masonic...

Significance of Staff Attendance 1. Visibility of Staff 2. Exhibit availability to family and public 3. Verification of Family Satisfaction Dress & Appearance of Attendants Professional attire is required whenever representing the funeral home, from head to toe Courtesy and Friendliness of Attenda...