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Extremely broad and abstract - ANS-The concept of "property" in the law is
Disposal - ANS-Mortuary law consists of those laws that peculiarly relate to the _____ of the
dead.
E.E.G. - ANS-A flat brain wave can be demonstrated by a/n
Yes - ANS-Is it possible that dead human remains can be cast overboard of an ocean-going
vessel if the captain deems its necessary for the protection of health?
The donation of a body or body parts - ANS-The uniform anatomical gift act allows for
Could you help me dress Mr. Howard? - ANS-Which of the following terms is the best to use
around the funeral home to describe a dead body?
Common law - ANS-Every human being is entitled to a descent burial. This statement has its
origins in:
State constitution - ANS-The _______ is the primary law of each state.
Cremation - ANS-It should be remembered that- technically- ________ isn't a method of
disposition, but actually one step in the disposition process.
Jurisprudence - ANS-Mortuary law is also known as mortuary __________.
Quasi-Property Thoery - ANS-What legal status of a dead human body do we recognize today?
Always in a columbarium - ANS-Where would one find a niche?
Possession - ANS-Courts understand that a surviving spouse or next of kin have the right to
_______________ for the purpose of disposition.
What is it? - ANS-When (if) you encounter something you think is a dead body, your first
questions should be:
Common Law - ANS-What type of law is nicknamed the "unwritten law", but ironically more has
been written about this type than any other type?
Common Law - ANS-What type of law helps to "fill in the gaps" of our legal system?
, Roman law - ANS-What type of law was based on the ideas of the Greek philosophers,
especially Socrates?
No-property theory - ANS-When the early church exercised dominion over a decedent and
burial was under the control of the church, this was considered to be the ___________ theory of
legal status of a dead body.
The Property Theory - ANS-If one believes that a decedent can be an object of replevin, then
one believes in:
Kentman can take possession of the body, but the body is not considered replevin. -
ANS-Alexander Funeral Home first takes custody or Thomas Duncan. The family decides to call
Kentman Mortuary instead of Alexander. Alexander won't release the body until the family pays
for the removal and the embalming charge. Kentman calls an attorney and states that they have
a right to take custody of Mr. Duncan because he has become an object of replevin. Which of
the following statements is TRUE?
canons - ANS-Many church laws are called:
Ur-Nammu - ANS-The beginnings of law are credited to:
no - ANS-Can a dead body be bought or sold?
Members of the public - ANS-State Boards of funeral service usually have funeral directors and
what other group on their Boards?
Brain Stem. - ANS-Modern courts have stated that 'death' is demonstrated when the brain and
_____ have stopped their operating.
No - ANS-Is it up to the funeral director to make a legal decision as to who has the right and
duty of disposition?
credit transaction - ANS-The opposite of cash transaction would be a/n
Donating all or parts of human remains for research or transplantation - ANS-The anatomical gift
act deals with:
Her daughter, Laura, age 19 - ANS-Joan Williams has died. Who has the paramount right and
duty of disposal of her body?
Directs the liability for faulty merchandise back to the manufacturer, instead of the funeral home
- ANS-A disclaimer of warranties:
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