FUNERAL LAW- DUTY OF THE FUNERAL DIRECTOR Questions & Correct Answers/ Graded A+

*DUTY OF THE FUNERAL DIRECTOR* : -As we know the funeral director cares for the deceased human remains -The funeral director usually acts upon contractual agreements with client families -The funeral director also acts upon the laws established in each jurisdiction that pertains to the practice of funeral service *STATUTORY DUTIES OF THE FUNERAL DIRECTOR* : *The first of these duties is to obtain permits* -Typically permits are needed for the removal/transfer, burial, cremation or shipment of the deceased -Many jurisdictions require the funeral director to obtain a permit before any of the above mentioned acts are taken 2 -Also with permits, it must be mentioned that many states have uniform death certificates and permits -These uniform documents make filing of death certificates and permits easier within the jurisdiction *FUNERAL DIRECTORS MUST BE CONCERNED WITH HEALTH LAWS & REGULATIONS* : -These laws and regulations pertain to the art and science of embalming in addition to the practice of funeral directing *HEALTH REGULATIONS MAY REQUIRE...* : -Any health regulations may require embalming if the deceased is to be transported interstate (meaning from one state to another) not on an interstate highway itself -One might also see health regulations that could possibly require embalming for certain contagious diseases *SOME JURISDICTIONS MAY REQUIRE EMBALMING* : -Be aware that some jurisdictions may require embalming if the deceased is not to be buried or cremated within a certain time frame 3 -This depends upon the jurisdiction... *DUTIES OF THE FUNERAL DIRECTOR FALL UNDER CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS* : -With this contract, the funeral director agrees to perform certain duties -If the funeral director does not meet the obligations, they could be held liable for breach of contract *UNDER CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS, THE FUNERAL DIRECTOR MAY BE HELD LIABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING* : *UNDER CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS, THE FUNERAL DIRECTOR MAY BE HELD LIABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING:* 1.)Negligent Embalming 2.)Negligent Funeral Directing 3.)Safeguard of the Body (usually failure to do so) 4.)Privacy 5.)Defective Merchandise 6.)Transportation 7.)Aftercar