What two things must happen before cremation? - ANSWERS-1. body must be
seen by the medical examiner
2. body must be visually identified by the NOK or their representative
What is the hierarchical order for who may identify the deceased? - ANSWERS-1.
the NOK
2. the NOK's representative
3. anyone over 18
4. law enforcement
If a funeral home fails to restore to a manner acceptable for viewing the remains
of a decedent after organ donation, barring bad faith or malicious intent, shall
they be held civilly liable? - ANSWERS-no
Anyone who transports or removes dead bodies shall have a permit from the
Commissioner of Health to do so, unless it is one of these 3 circumstances: -
ANSWERS-1. the transporting entity is a common carrier engaged in interstate
commerce (e.g. an airline)
2. the transporting entity is an emergency medical services agency
3. the transporting entity is an agent of the Commonwealth or its agencies
, Every applicant for a removal service shall include the name of a manager of
record on the application, and shall notify the Board in writing of any change in
manager within ___ days. - ANSWERS-30
All removal services shall renew their registration how often? - ANSWERS-
annually
True or false: private individuals may transport or remove their deceased family
members and relatives without a removal service license, either by preference or
in observation of religious practices. - ANSWERS-true
What are the requirements of a preneed contract? - ANSWERS-1. made on forms
prescribed by the Board
2. identifies the seller, their license number, the contract buyer, and the
beneficiary, if different from the contract buyer
3. contains complete description of supplies or services provided
4. clearly discloses whether or not the price of the contract is guaranteed
5. states if funds are to be trusted, and if they are, the amount to be trusted, the
name of the trustee, disposition of interest, fees/expenses/taxes, and statement
of the buyer's responsibility on the taxes owed
6. contains the name, phone number, and address of the Board, listing the Board
as the regulatory agency
7. states that the person who makes payment under the contract may terminate
it at any time prior to at-need
8. provides that if the chosen supplies and services in the contract are unavailable
at the time of need, the seller shall furnish supplies that are similar in style and at
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