D.E.A.D. Program NBE Arts –International Conference of
Funeral Service Examining Boards
SECTION 1: FUNERAL DIRECTING & ARRANGEMENT CONFERENCE (Questions 1–
25)
Question 1
A funeral rite that is adjusted to the needs and wants of those involved is known
as:
A. Traditional
B. Humanistic
C. Adaptive
D. Memorial service
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An adaptive funeral rite is one that is modified to meet the specific
needs, wants, and circumstances of the bereaved family. Traditional funerals
follow established customs, humanistic funerals focus on the life lived rather than
religious elements, and memorial services occur without the body present.
Question 2
In the late 19th century, funeral services were usually held in the:
A. Home
B. Funeral home
C. Church building
D. City hall
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: During the late 19th century, funeral services were predominantly
held in the family home. The deceased would be laid out in the parlor, and family
and friends would gather there for the service. Funeral homes as dedicated
facilities did not become common until the early 20th century.
,Question 3
Which of the following documents MUST be given to the family during the
arrangement conference for them to keep, according to the FTC Funeral Rule?
A. General Price List (GPL)
B. Casket Price List (CPL)
C. Outer Burial Container Price List (OBCPL)
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The FTC Funeral Rule requires that the General Price List (GPL) be
given to the consumer to keep at the beginning of the arrangement conference.
While the Casket Price List and Outer Burial Container Price List must be shown to
the consumer, they are not required to be given to the consumer to keep unless
requested.
Question 4
A pre-placed enclosed chamber, usually constructed of reinforced concrete,
installed in quantity either side by side or multiple depth, and covered by earth is
called a:
A. Lawn crypt
B. Mausoleum crypt
C. Burial vault
D. Grave liner
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A lawn crypt is a pre-constructed reinforced concrete chamber
installed in multiple units, either side by side or stacked (multiple depth), and
covered with earth. This allows for burial without the need for a separate burial
vault or grave liner and provides for more efficient use of cemetery space.
,Question 5
What is the primary purpose of the initial call in funeral directing?
A. To sell merchandise to the family
B. To make funeral arrangements, gather information, and obtain authorization
for services
C. To schedule the funeral service time
D. To complete the death certificate
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The primary purpose of the initial call is to make funeral
arrangements, gather essential biographical and legal information, and obtain
authorization for the disposition of the remains. While scheduling and
merchandise discussions may occur, the primary focus is on arranging services
and obtaining necessary authorizations.
Question 6
Which document authorizes the funeral home to proceed with the funeral
arrangements and disposition of the remains?
A. Death certificate
B. Funeral authorization/cremation authorization form
C. Burial permit
D. Transit permit
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The funeral authorization form (or cremation authorization form)
is the legal document that authorizes the funeral home to proceed with the
agreed-upon funeral arrangements and disposition of the remains. The death
certificate is a vital statistics record, and burial/transit permits are required for
transportation and burial but do not authorize the funeral home to proceed with
arrangements.
, Question 7
Clothes and jewelry given to the funeral director to be placed on the decedent's
body are considered in law as:
A. No property
B. Quasi-property
C. Bailed property
D. Unclaimed property
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Items given to the funeral director to be placed on the decedent's
body are considered bailment property. A bailment occurs when one party (the
bailor) delivers personal property to another party (the bailee) for a specific
purpose, with the understanding that the property will be returned or disposed of
as directed.
Question 8
A funeral practitioner must obtain authorization to cremate a body from the:
A. Medical examiner
B. Person with the right of disposition
C. Crematory operator
D. Attending physician
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The person with the legal right of disposition must authorize
cremation. This is typically the next of kin or a legally designated agent. While
medical examiners may need to release the body and crematory operators
perform the cremation, the legal authorization must come from the person with
disposition rights.
Question 9
Which of the following religious groups traditionally prohibits cremation?
Funeral Service Examining Boards
SECTION 1: FUNERAL DIRECTING & ARRANGEMENT CONFERENCE (Questions 1–
25)
Question 1
A funeral rite that is adjusted to the needs and wants of those involved is known
as:
A. Traditional
B. Humanistic
C. Adaptive
D. Memorial service
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An adaptive funeral rite is one that is modified to meet the specific
needs, wants, and circumstances of the bereaved family. Traditional funerals
follow established customs, humanistic funerals focus on the life lived rather than
religious elements, and memorial services occur without the body present.
Question 2
In the late 19th century, funeral services were usually held in the:
A. Home
B. Funeral home
C. Church building
D. City hall
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: During the late 19th century, funeral services were predominantly
held in the family home. The deceased would be laid out in the parlor, and family
and friends would gather there for the service. Funeral homes as dedicated
facilities did not become common until the early 20th century.
,Question 3
Which of the following documents MUST be given to the family during the
arrangement conference for them to keep, according to the FTC Funeral Rule?
A. General Price List (GPL)
B. Casket Price List (CPL)
C. Outer Burial Container Price List (OBCPL)
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The FTC Funeral Rule requires that the General Price List (GPL) be
given to the consumer to keep at the beginning of the arrangement conference.
While the Casket Price List and Outer Burial Container Price List must be shown to
the consumer, they are not required to be given to the consumer to keep unless
requested.
Question 4
A pre-placed enclosed chamber, usually constructed of reinforced concrete,
installed in quantity either side by side or multiple depth, and covered by earth is
called a:
A. Lawn crypt
B. Mausoleum crypt
C. Burial vault
D. Grave liner
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A lawn crypt is a pre-constructed reinforced concrete chamber
installed in multiple units, either side by side or stacked (multiple depth), and
covered with earth. This allows for burial without the need for a separate burial
vault or grave liner and provides for more efficient use of cemetery space.
,Question 5
What is the primary purpose of the initial call in funeral directing?
A. To sell merchandise to the family
B. To make funeral arrangements, gather information, and obtain authorization
for services
C. To schedule the funeral service time
D. To complete the death certificate
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The primary purpose of the initial call is to make funeral
arrangements, gather essential biographical and legal information, and obtain
authorization for the disposition of the remains. While scheduling and
merchandise discussions may occur, the primary focus is on arranging services
and obtaining necessary authorizations.
Question 6
Which document authorizes the funeral home to proceed with the funeral
arrangements and disposition of the remains?
A. Death certificate
B. Funeral authorization/cremation authorization form
C. Burial permit
D. Transit permit
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The funeral authorization form (or cremation authorization form)
is the legal document that authorizes the funeral home to proceed with the
agreed-upon funeral arrangements and disposition of the remains. The death
certificate is a vital statistics record, and burial/transit permits are required for
transportation and burial but do not authorize the funeral home to proceed with
arrangements.
, Question 7
Clothes and jewelry given to the funeral director to be placed on the decedent's
body are considered in law as:
A. No property
B. Quasi-property
C. Bailed property
D. Unclaimed property
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Items given to the funeral director to be placed on the decedent's
body are considered bailment property. A bailment occurs when one party (the
bailor) delivers personal property to another party (the bailee) for a specific
purpose, with the understanding that the property will be returned or disposed of
as directed.
Question 8
A funeral practitioner must obtain authorization to cremate a body from the:
A. Medical examiner
B. Person with the right of disposition
C. Crematory operator
D. Attending physician
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The person with the legal right of disposition must authorize
cremation. This is typically the next of kin or a legally designated agent. While
medical examiners may need to release the body and crematory operators
perform the cremation, the legal authorization must come from the person with
disposition rights.
Question 9
Which of the following religious groups traditionally prohibits cremation?
